Coaching Application Form
Application Type: HeadCoach (BPL)
Closing Date: Friday, 31st October 2017.
Coaches Name:
Coaching Title: BPL–Head Coachfor 2017 Football Season.
Reports to: Members of the Executive Committee of Gosford City Football Club.
Coaching Level - (Minimum Requirement / Preferred Requirement):
MPL –FFAYouth Football License / FFASenior Football License.
General Position Description:
Gosford City FC was established in 1963 and has always enjoyed a rewarding history as a leader in sport within our local community. In recent years, we have achieved successes in many grades throughout our membership and we now seek to take our Club into the future by a positive and progressive plan led by our senior coaching staff. In Year 2018, we are setting a new standard for the senior coaching positions for our Club and require the best in planning and implementation to harness the qualities we have nurtured in preceding years.
* Applications will need to address essential selection criteria as detailed below, including ‘how’ you intend to manage each item (add pages as required and attach certified copies of licenses or supporting documentation). NB: Please note that your application will form the basis of your coaching agreement and achievements will be compared with your application proposal.
Experience / Responsibilities / Selection Criteria:
- Must hold the requisite standard of coaching license for level being applied for (attach certified copy).
- Demonstrated experience at coaching MPL (Div 1) level, or senior levels of football (PL/Res/otheretc).
- Demonstrated achievements coaching MPL (Div 1) level, or senior levels of football (PL/Res/other etc).
- Demonstrated understanding of the structure and role of CentralCoast Football.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of relevant sports science requirements and their application to football,
- Proposed Coaches implementation plan for season 2018 for BPL, including recruitment, selection, training, fitness, coaching and identified targets for upcoming season – (2017 achievements will be compared with the proposed plan for future appointments beyond 2018).
- Be responsible for the preparation and delivery of structured a high performance training & development program focused around skills and fitness, for the senior squad.
- Devised implementation of a junior mentoring program for succession planning of juniors to achieve grade status within Gosford City FC, whether toward MPL.
- Maintain individual player profiles and records including a register of game & training attendance, conduct issues.
- Adherence to the GCFCCoaches Code of Conduct, GCFC Constitution and the support to implementand manage the GCFCPlayers Code of Conduct, which will require reporting of non-compliance and referral of any disputes to an Executive Committee Member.
- Ensure you are a registered member of Gosford City FC.
- Ensure to act as an example, setting a standard as a leader,acting in a responsible and sportsperson like way at all FNSW, CCF or other games and training sessions.
- Be responsible for the behaviour of the players during game time or training sessions.
- Acknowledgement to be ofexceptional character both on and off the field and hold the ability to communicate with players,committee and staff.
- Identification and appointment of a team manager in consultation with GCFC Executive Committee.
- Participation and attendance in regular scheduled meetings of GCFC (50% or more).
- Be responsible for all Club equipment issued to the team.
- Commence training as soon as practical after grading procedures have ceased.
Reviewed by:
Selection Committee:President, Football Manager Senior, Women’s, Youth, Junior Club Coach:
- ______(President + Comments):
- ______(Football Manager – Senior + Comments):
- ______(Football Manager – Women’s + Comments):
- ______(Football Manager – Youth + Comments):
- ______(Football Manager – Junior + Comments):
- ______(Club Coach + Comments):
Approved by: GCFCCommittee
1. Applicant Details:
Surname:
First Name:
Other Names Known By:
Date of Birth: / / Age:
Occupation:
Will your occupation encroach upon your ability to coach? Yes / No
2. Contact Details: (All personal information is treated as confidential)
Residential Address:
Postal Address: (if same write 'as above')
Daytime Phone Number: Work Phone Number:
Home Phone Number: Mobile Number:
Email Address:
Best Method of Contact: (please state - email/mobile/home phone)
3. Statutory Requirements: Minimum Prerequisites
Proof of Identity: Can you provide current documentation to prove identity? Yes / No
(e.g. Passport, birth certificate, Medicare card, Credit Card, Statutory Declaration, Utilities Account)
Are you an Australian citizen? Yes / No
Your current medical condition: (state any condition the club should be aware of):
Acknowledgement of Working with Children – Child Protection Legislation (i.e. U/16 & 17 year old players etc):
4. Football & Personal Qualifications / Accreditations / Affiliations
Current Football Qualifications: (please state)
(Year of Issue)
2017 Coaching Position: (Please state Club - Age - Division)
Provide 2 Current References and Phone Number:
1. 2.
Other related qualifications: (please state - Referee / Sports Medicine/ First Aid etc)
Previous playing experience:
5. Coaching History
State Coaching History for Previous 5 Seasons:
2017:
2016:
2015:
2014:
2013:
Previous:
Have you been precluded from coaching at any previous club? Or been sanctioned by any Football Association, if so provide details?
Have you participated in representative coaching? (Please specify Association - Year - Age and Reference)
Do you have any children or family memberscurrently playing football with Gosford City FC? Yes / No
Have you in the past attended any coaching clinics? Yes / No
(if Yes, please state when and where)
6. Coaching Application
What Coaching Position - Division would you seek?
Team Coach: Yes / No Assistant Coach: Yes / No
Are you willing to participate in regular coach's meetings? Yes / No
Are you willing to undertake certification to improve coaching qualifications? Yes / No
7. Club Declaration
The Gosford City Football Club will undertake a full review of coaching applications. Applications will be acknowledged in writing. As the applicant, the club requests 30 days to provide a written response with the offer to coach. All coaches granted a position must provide all relevant documentation and satisfy the club regulations prior within 14 days of acceptance letter or positions will be offered to the next candidate.The club retains the right to dismiss a coach if inappropriate behaviour or activities have taken place that does not follow the Club or CCF Codes of Conduct, including adherence to all Gosford City Football Club & CCF Policies.
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Club Secretary / President.
8. Coach's Declaration
I accept the terms and conditions of this voluntary coaching position as outlined above and I agree to abide by Club & CCF Codes of Conduct and Policies and follow the directions provided by the Executive Committee of Gosford City Football Club.
Signature: ......
Print Name: ...... Date: ...... /...... /......
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