Job Title:Team Wales Assistant Coach

Hours of work:Approximately 5 weekends (9:00 – 17:00) from appointment until February 2018.

Salary:The position is voluntary

Location:Wales

Reporting to:Senior DYV Officer

Overview

  • The ESU has proudly been involved with the World Schools Debating Championships for over 20 years. During this time, Team Wales has become one of the most successful debating nations in the world.
  • In the past few years, we have taken a number of steps to ensure that the opportunity to receive world class coaching and represent your nation is as accessible and impactful as possible. Part of these changes is the creation of a 10 person Development squad that will train until February 2018 at which point the final team of 5 will be selected.
  • The Development Squad is an opportunity to give world class training to a larger group of debaters than simply picking the final team. You will relish this opportunity to provide coaching to talented debaters who may not have had access to much previously, and to further hone the skills of those who may have already competed at the highest possible level.
  • We are seeking an Assistant coach for 2017-2018 to work alongside the Team Wales coach in coaching the Development squad until February 2018.

Responsibilities

  • Work with the ESU and the Wales Coach to set a training schedule for the Development Team
  • Assist the Team Wales Coach in training the Development Team for the Championships until February
  • Attend Development Team training sessions
  • Work with the Team Manager to ensure all the Team’s responsibilities towards the ESU are completed
  • Work with the Team Manager to ensure the mental and physical well-being of the team
  • Assist the Team Wales coach and the ESU in selecting the final team for the Championships
  • Familiarising themselves with the ESU’s child protection policies and procedures including:
  • Completing an online Educare course in Child protection
  • Submitting to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS)

Desirable

  • Prior experience of the World Schools Debating Championships
  • Experience of debating in Wales/ links to the Welsh schools debating circuit

Application Process
Please send an application not longer than 2 A4 pages explaining your suitability for this role and a CV to by 17:00 on 29th November 2017.