British Orienteering

British Orienteering are hiring a Performance Coach!

13 November 2026

British Orienteering are looking for a Performance Sprint Coach to help their athletes prepare for the 2027 European Championships in Switzerland, and the 2028 World Championships in Spain. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and knowledgeable individual to work with some highly motivated athletes with very high potential.

The role would be approximately 30 paid days per year, and consist of mentoring up to 6 athletes, leading online preparation, coaching on camps and competitions, and generally contributing to the GB team sprint preparations from December 2026 until WOC 2028. An ideal candidate would have recent experience of international sprint orienteering (either as a coach or as an athlete).

If you would like to find out more, please get in touch with Performance Manager Graham Gristwood (ggristwood@britishorienteering.org.uk) by Sunday 22nd November.

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