Lead Coach Trap

About the Role

Team Saudi is seeking a Lead Coach Trap to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is responsible for the comprehensive planning, implementation, and evaluation of all sport-related activities within the Trap discipline, focusing on elite and development athletes of both genders. The role aims to establish a sustainable long-term high-performance pathway for the Trap discipline for Team Saudi.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement annual and multi-year performance plans for the Trap discipline.
• Establish and maintain a consistent coaching philosophy, training methodology, and technical standards for the Trap program.
• Lead technical planning for international competitions, training camps, and preparation cycles.
• Monitor international trends, ISSF rule changes, and best practices relevant to the Trap discipline.
• Lead day-to-day technical coaching under the direction of the Head Coach Shotgun (Trap & Skeet).
• Coordinate the work of Specialist Coaches and performance-support staff for high-performance Trap athletes.
• Provide discipline-specific technical guidance to coaches for beginner athletes and support athlete transition to the high-performance pathway.
• Lead technical preparation for major international events, including World Cups, World Championships, Asian Championships, Asian Games, and Olympic qualification events.
• Plan, organize, and supervise national team Trap training camps and weekly training processes.
• Provide technical reports following competitions and camps.
• Ensure appropriate competition schedules are developed for Trap athletes of both genders at different performance levels.

Athlete Support and Development

• Oversee the preparation and performance of national team Trap athletes.
• Develop and coordinate individual performance plans for elite and development Trap athletes.
• Provide technical athlete selection recommendations in accordance with federation policies and approved performance criteria.
• Monitor athlete progress through regular performance reviews, training data, and competition analysis.
• Ensure effective transition of Trap athletes from development to elite levels.
• Ensure specific development opportunities and appropriate support for female Trap athletes.

Collaboration and Learning

• Actively participate in SOTC-learning & development programs and technical meetings.
• Maintain a continuous learning approach to the cultural and performance requirements of working with emerging and elite Team Saudi athletes of both genders.
• Work collaboratively with the Head Coach Shotgun, SOTC-High-Performance Director Shooting, Lead Coach Skeet, and other SOTC service experts.
• Implement the overall shotgun coaching philosophy and technical standards while leading discipline-specific delivery.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure consistency across the Team Saudi high-performance program.
• Escalate operational or safety concerns to SOTC higher leadership structures.

Safety and Compliance

• Adhere to SOPC safety guidelines, coaching standards, and ethical practices.
• Ensure training and competition areas are safe, organized, and suitable for participants.
• Support adherence to all SOPC policies and procedures during training activities and competitions.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful workplace.