The Lead Physical Preparation Coach is responsible for working alongside the Lead Performance Coach and Lead Pathway Coach, managing physical preparation for the World Class Programme (WCP), Senior and Junior Academy athletes, developing training plans and aligning these to Performance Plans. The Lead Physical Preparation Coach will take a lead on developing physical characteristics aligned with the new format of the sport across the WCP and pathway including session delivery to WCP athletes, Senior and Junior academy athletes. This role is in alignment with Pentathlon GBs Performance Strategy of developing ‘physically dominant athlete’s’ and supports Pentathlon GB performance targets of medalling at the Olympic Games.

The Lead Physical Preparation Coach will be responsible for building training programmes, leading on physical development, gym programming and coaching across the World Class Programme and will support coaching delivery across the physical Pentathlon disciplines of obstacle course racing, running and swimming. This role will work closely with the Lead Performance Coach and the Head of Performance Support and members of the Sports Science and Medicine Team (SSSM) to develop, adapt and monitor athletes to achieve their physical goals.