BF is looking to recruit, support and train a Fencing Development Team who can support the growth of fencing in their local areas.
What is the Fencing Development Team?
Our vision at BF is to develop a strong, successful and sustainable fencing community: community being the makeup of people within our sport such as coaches, the wider workforce such as referees and team managers, our social impact work and of course participants.
To support the growth and development of the workforce, BF would like to recruit, train and support a dedicated Fencing Development Team who will have an impact on the people who inspire people to start, stay and succeed in fencing.
The Fencing Development Team will be responsible for delivering BF courses to develop and upskill the workforce in a range of settings from schools to clubs.
Through this work, we also hope that the Fencing Development Team will help to connect clubs to local opportunities and organisations which could grow club membership.
In addition, being part of the Fencing Development Team can increase your earning potential through the delivery of courses.
Who can be part of the Fencing Development Team?
The Fencing Development Team is open to anyone who has a passion for the impact fencing can have, and wish to pass on their knowledge and expertise. Your current qualifications will determine what you can deliver, but we are equally keen to hear from people who can support our We Are Forging Futures Programme and community projects through the Core Coach offer as we are those who can support through delivering our Introduction to Coaching Fencing and Coaching Fencing Level 2 courses.
We are also keen to hear from people interested in supporting wider workforce roles too.
Information for current Coach Developers
The development of a Fencing Development Team brings with it a subtle but significant change in the language from Coach Developer to Fencing Developer.
Why the name change?
Our vision at BF is to develop a strong, successful and sustainable fencing community. Coaching forms one aspect, albeit a very large and important piece of a collaborative fencing community. As the team evolves, Fencing Developers will support and collaborate with the wider workforce that inspire people to start, stay and succeed in fencing.
The term ‘Fencing Developer,’ also, in our opinion, better represents the role required; that being people who not only deliver our courses, but also connect with opportunities on a local level through BF’s programmes and partnerships.
There is obviously an element of ‘developing coaches’ through the delivery of courses, but we envisage Fencing Developers from a wide range of workforce experiences such as refereeing, team management and armourers working together collaboratively – together, forming a Fencing Development Team.
We would love for you to continue the brilliant work that you do. To support this transition, we would like to invite you to a Christmas get-together to thank you for your efforts, share best practice, meet the Coaching & Workforce Team and provide some refresher training.
Date: 14th December 2024
Venue: Leon Paul Centre, London, NW9 6AQ
Time: 1pm – 4pm (In the morning will be Sabre Sword in Hand CPD)
We hope you will be able to join us on the 14th December.
Either way, please take a few minutes to complete the information form so that we can update our records on your course delivery availability.
How to register your interest for the Fencing Development Team
For non-current Coach Developers
Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the Fencing Development Team. Currently, we are seeking out an expression of interest of which more information will follow including an official application to be part of the team.
For Current Coach Developers
Please see the section above ‘Information for Current Coach Developers’
Fencing Developer Journey
Current Coach Developers
We will be hosting a refresher day on the 14th December. More information is in the ‘Information for Current Coach Developers’ section above.
Non-Current Coach Developers
We will be holding a training weekend. Provisional date and location:
Date: 11th & 12th January 2025
Venue: PGL Boreatton Park, Baschurch, Shrewsbury, SY4 2BA
Please note, this is provisional and could change.
Orientation Days
Following the transition day and training weekend, we will be hosting some orientation days so you can find out more specific information on courses you may wish to deliver. More information to follow.
Contact Information
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