Applications Now Open: Level 3 Coaching Programme

England Boxing are encouraging applications for the 2027/2028 England Boxing Level Three Coaching Programme.

The programme is designed for coaches who want to develop their ability to a higher level, irrespective of the group of athletes they work with. Applications are encouraged from coaches working across participation, talent, schools, children or adults.

This learning programme has been designed to provide a high-quality practical learning environment for coaches. Upon successful completion, coaches will be able to design and implement long-term coaching programmes as well as evaluate the process and outcomes of them. They will also support their boxers’ learning, development and performance, as well as the wider development of the sport.

Application Criteria

This qualification is aimed at coaches who are committed to their own development, have the desire to learn and are open to taking on new ideas and reflecting on their current coaching practices.

Applicants will need to meet the following requirements:

• Be 23 years of age or over.
• Hold an England Boxing Level 2 Full Coach award for a minimum of 5 years and provide two references from a regional coach and coach educator, before you can apply for an assessment for the England Boxing Level 3 Senior Coach course.
• Be affiliated to an England Boxing club.
• Show evidence of commitment to a high-performing coach environment for the previous five years. o Hold an enhanced DBS. (Valid for 3 years)
• Have first aid qualification including AED training. (Valid for 3 years)
• Hold an England Boxing Safeguarding qualification. (Valid for 3 years)
• Be able to communicate effectively in English (listening, speaking, reading and writing.)

How to apply

Please complete the attached England Boxing Level Three Coaching Programme application form here and submit this, along with your CV and two reference statements, to support@englandboxing.zendesk.com by 30th September 2026. Please use Level 3 Application as the subject line.

Shortlisting will be undertaken in October, and candidates will be notified of the outcome by 31st October 2026. Assessments for candidates will take place in early January 2027.

We will be taking a maximum of 20 coaches onto this cohort, which will start in April 2027.

The cost of the course is £850.

For any enquiries, please contact support@englandboxing.zendesk.com