Assistant Coach (100%)

The Assistant Coach supports the daily development of athletes within the UCI WCC Women's Continental Team, which forms part of the UCI WCC Sport & Development Pole. Reporting to the Coach, the role supports the training and racing programme and the overall development of riders, acts as Sports Director during races as assigned, and replaces the Coach when absent. The post-holder works closely with athletes, coaches and support staff around shared performance objectives in a demanding and constantly evolving international environment.

• Design, plan, implement and monitor individual training programmes in line with the Individual Performance Plans (IPPs) defined with the Coach, and conduct training sessions and training camps.
• Ensure, with the Coach, the daily on-site supervision of athletes at the UCI WCC — training, accommodation and daily life — and contribute to team cohesion.
• Monitor and analyse performance and training data, report to the Coach, and follow the athletes' physical and general development.
• Contribute to athlete education sessions covering training fundamentals, race safety, technical skills and integrity.
• Manage the team as Sports Director during races as assigned by the Coach, contribute to race briefings and debriefings, and replace the Coach when absent.
• Prepare and support athletes at competitions in Switzerland and abroad, including preparing travel logistics.
• Ensure the medical follow-up of athletes with the Coach and the UCI medical team, reporting any medical issue without delay.
• Apply the UCI WCC safeguarding policy, promote sporting integrity and anti-doping rules, and ensure athletes' safety during training and competitions through risk assessment and emergency procedures.
• Take part in talent detection and identification within the UCI WCC detection programme and contribute to the continental training camps and the UCI World Cycling Talent programme as required.
• Coordinate with the Mechanics Workshop and the Services Pole on equipment, accommodation and logistics, and comply with UCI operating rules and processes.

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a coach and Sports Director.
• Degree in Sports Science or equivalent qualification.
• Strong road cycling culture and knowledge of techniques and tactics.
• Experience with TrainingPeaks and WKO5.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent communication, listening and group management skills.
• Strong sense of transparency and professional ethics.
• Committed to athlete welfare, safeguarding and integrity.
• Cultural sensitivity and openness to working with athletes from diverse backgrounds.
• Fluent in English and French, both spoken and written.
• Valid first aid certificate and driving licence.

• Background as a high-level road cyclist.
• UCI Sports Director Diploma.
• Any additional language beyond English and French.

• On-site presence required at the UCI World Cycling Centre in Aigle, Switzerland, except when travelling with the team.
• Mandatory residence in Switzerland, close to the UCI WCC headquarters in Aigle, to ensure availability for the athletes, including evenings and weekends when required.
• Flexible schedule and readiness to travel abroad, including on weekends and public holidays.

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