BMX is in a good spot, at least when it concerns BMX event. From the National BMX Park championships in Italy to the Frogtown Classic in California. From the C1 Maringa comp in Brazil to the Pump Track Qualifier in Canada. From the UEC European Rounds in Belgium to the Scheveningen Beach event with the double backflip train. The BOH in Hastings also happened this weekend as well as the Czech Republic national BMX Park Championships. More racing? Yes, the Legacy Nationals took place in Tulsa, the Iberoamericano race in Lima, and the Swiss Park champs happened in Aigle. Varo Hernandez won a Flatland contest in Madrid, Spain and the UK vert scene gathered for another round in England and some of the French scene gathered for a Miniramp demo which went off. The Western Fair Summit in Canada had the boys ride together We happened to be in Switzerland for the annual C1 competition at the World Cycling Centre and even when so much was happening all over the place riders from Costa Rica, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, Slovakia, Hungary, Colombia and Slovenia.
With the annual judges clinic happening at the same time the event was even more international with judges from Argentina, Japan, China, Singapore, Latvia, Chile, and Spian. Getting a taste of judging an event with high level riding.
4 out of 8 women transferred to the final. 12 from 18 made it to the final round in Men Park. With Olympians, national champions and former World Champions present it sure did go off when the Best of 2 runs counted in the final.
The World Cycling Centre (CMC) in Aigle is an outstanding multi-sport facility. It is used by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) as a training centre and features a 200m Velodrome and BMX Super X track. The World Cycling Centre is looking for a WCC BMX Coach 100%. In your capacity as WCC BMX Coach, you will be in charge of training, educating, developing and coaching athletes following training at the WCC.
Description of the position
•Detect future WCC trainees
•Set clear and achievable objectives for athletes
•Be responsible for production and sharing of training plans, competition program and daily coaching of athletes at the WCC, its satellite centres and at competitions
•Plan the annual competition schedule and budget accordingly
•Be involved in the training of any development coaches or interns at the WCC
•Cooperate fully with any other coaches or medical representatives in charge of the athletes
•Maintain direct contacts with the organisers and other bodies concerned with securing the participation of WCC riders in national and international competitions.
Profile
•You have at least 3 years' experience as a BMX coach or as high-level BMX athlete
•You have a sports science degree, coaching qualification or equivalent
•Excellent knowledge of current training methods
•Excellent knowledge of BMX techniques and tactics
•Excellent planning and organizational skills
•You are at ease with MS-Office and have good written skills
•You have a first aid certificate
•You are fluent in English or French; an additional language would be an asset.
•Flexibility to travel abroad at weekends.
Start date in position: February 2018 or date to be agreed upon
Joining us is an opportunity to be part of current affairs in sports and to contribute to the success of the World Cycling Centre. If this position interests you and you match the profile, please send a full dossier (application letter, CV, working qualifications and diplomas) to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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