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Role Title: Head Coach
Responsible to: Club committee
Main Purpose of the Role: To be responsible for the clubs coaching sessions
Duties:
  • To prepare all coaching sessions in advance.
  • To work with and assigned assistant coaches and include them in the preparation and running of each session.
  • To promote fair play
  • To ensure sessions are adapted for all abilities
  • To assist in the selection of teams.
  • To travel to competitions with the teams
  • To inform the Coach Co-ordinator and participants in advance of any sessions that cannot be attended.
  • Ensure that you are aware of any medical conditions or special needs of the participants
  • Ensure that you have a copy of participant emergency contact details at every session/events
  • To ensure that the training facilities and equipment are safe
  • To offer the club feedback on the organisation and degree of success of coaching and competitions.
  • To follow the clubs policies on equity, conduct and confidentiality
  • Report accidents/incidents according to club procedures
  • Promote clubs codes of conduct
  • Follow and promote the clubs child protection and health and safety policy
  • To support assistant coaches in the development of their coaching skills
Essential Qualifications/
Skills
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Knowledge required:
  • Minimum Level 2 national governing body qualification


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