Bay of Plenty Under 16 Boys Head Coach
DETAILS
Job Title / BOP U16 Boys Head Coach
Reports to / Coach Development Manager
BOP U16 Campaign Manager
Key Relationships – External / Players
Bay of Plenty Secondary Schools TIC’s,
1st XV Team Coaches
Chiefs Talent ID and Player Development Manager
Key Relationships – Internal / Coach Development Manager
Secondary School Rugby Manager
Academy Manager
Other BOP Rep team management staff
Key Dates / Northern Region Competition – August through to September. Potential structure change
U16 camps, April School holidays, July School holidays. Dates tbc upon appointment.
Core Attributes / Skills / Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Organisation
Ability to build Relationships
Self-motivated towards Education (Commitment to Learning and Growth)
Completion (or working towards) Level 2 or 3 is preferred.
Closing Date / Wednesday 31st January
Apply with current CV and Cover letter
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PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Establish a Professional / Positive environment to achieve desired season objectives and deliver key BOPRU Player Development initiatives.
Foster a Development opportunity for players with the potential to transition into High Performance environments, such as Chiefs U18, BOP Academy.
Provide an Extended Coach Development opportunity to our community coaches.
KPA / KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Professional /
- Represents BOPRU in a professional manner at all times.
- Uses appropriate language at all times
- Dressed appropriately and in BOPRU apparel when required
- Season plan completed in consultation with Campaign Manager
- Demonstrates cultural awareness in interaction with players.
- Is approachable and available to players and team management.
- Works well with other members of team management both individually and as a group.
Leadership /
- Takes responsibility for team behaviour on and off the field
- Understands that the team is a direct reflection of the coaches & management
- Leads by example
Team Selection /
- Implement Transparent Talent ID Process, aligned with BOPRU Policy
- Establish team selection criteria and policies.
- Clear communication to players, coaches, schools and parents regarding selection policy and process.
Effective Team Trainings /
- Work alongside Assistant Coach(es) and team management to provide technical and tactical coaching to individual players, mini-units and the team as appropriate.
- Well-structured training plans with purpose
Player Development /
- Implement Individual Performance Plans (IPP)
- Complete BOPRU Player Assessment sheets
Team Culture /
- Lead the process of establishing a team vision and team values, standards and protocols.
- Help to ensure alignment of team vision and team values, standards and protocols for player and management.
- Deals effectively with conflict and takes appropriate corrective action.
- Ensures the team maintains an appropriate standard of discipline on and off the field.
Team Management /
- Work with Campaign Manager to appoint team management.
- Lead own area of responsibility and provide advice on relevant matters to management team.
- Provide strong direction and leadership to all members of the management team.
- Provide support, assistance and advice to team management where required.
- Provide role clarity.
Coach Development /
- Attends BOP Coach Development Workshops
- Set out Personal Coaching Goals for season, using Individual Personal Development Plan template as a guide.
- Completes BOPRU Coach Review, including formal observation(s).
- Share coaching best practice with other coaches as appropriate.
- Regular communication with Coach Development Manager throughout the season.
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Job Description: BOP U16Boys Head Coach