Weightlifting Wales is introducing its first coach development course called Future Coaches of Wales Programme. Coaches play a vital role in Wales to teach people from all walks of life weightlifting. We are looking for passionate individuals with aspirations of becoming a coach and are committed to inspire individuals to take up the sport, improve health and nurture champions.

What is in the programme?
Qualifications (funded by WW)

4-month window to complete Level 1 Assistant Coach.

4-month window to complete Level 2 Weightlifting Coach.

2-month window to complete Level 2 Technical Official.

Additional content
UK Anti-Doping

Programming

Coaching youth athletes

Coaching female athletes

Practical Experience
Technical officials’ role at an Academy Open
Shadowing opportunities at development squads

Mentoring
Check ins with a Weightlifting Wales member of staff

Who can apply?
Age 17+
Member of Weightlifting Wales/British Weight Lifting
Member of an Affiliated club/Academy
Actively coaching or aspiring to actively coach at an affiliated club or academy

When and how can I apply?
Applications will be opening in September 2021 and there will be an online application form to be submitted.