Vacancies: Age Group Representative Coaching Roles 2024

JOB DESCRIPTION
Thames Valley Rugby Union
Age Group Representative Coaching Roles 2024

Roles Available:

Under 14 Boys Head Coach.
Under 16 Girls Head Coach.
Under 16 Boys Head Coach.
Under 19 Girls Head Coach.
Under 19’s Boys Head Coach.

GENERAL DETAILS

Role Title	Thames Valley Representative Coach
Functional Department	Representative Rugby
Time Commitment	· Under 14 Boys (June – July) · Under 16 Girls (July – September) · Under 16 Boys (July – September) · Under 19 Girls (July – September) · Under 19 Boys (July – September)
Reports to (Position)	Head of Player Pathways / Head of Coach Development (Scott Day).
Approved by	Thames Valley Rugby Union
Date	March 2024

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Create a positive rugby experience, where all involved develop resilience and “smarts”, aligned with Thames Valley Rugby.
· Alignment – programme is aligned to our vision “to create qualify life experiences through rugby” and values.
· Resilience – shared vision, living values, driving standards, performance accountability, tight and tough.
· Smarts – awareness, feedback, self-reflection, leadership, learning, what we do under pressure and fun.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Coaching Philosophy	· Establish a clear Coaching Philosophy with Values aligned with Thames Valley Rugby. · Coaching Philosophy and Values are evident throughout the Representative Campaign.
Campaign Plan	· Work with Thames Valley Player Pathways and/or Coach Development Lead to develop a coherent Campaign Plan. · Campaign Plan follows appropriate timeframes.
Squad and Team Selection	· Selection follows a transparent, logical process. · Selection involves ongoing, open communication. · Selection is appropriately communicated to Clubs/Schools and Thames Valley Rugby.
Trainings	· Trainings have a Training Plan, which evolves out of the Campaign Plan. · Trainings throughout the Campaign embrace:- o Performance o Learning o Enjoyment
Playing / Competition	· All selected squad members have opportunities to showcase their learnings in games. · Adherence to competition rules and standards.
Review	· Undergo a Review process.

CHALLENGES OF JOB

· Player expectations.

· Performance at Tournaments and Competitions.

· Relationship and communication with other Thames Valley Representative Teams.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal	· Team Coaches and Management. · Other Thames Valley Representative Coaches. · Thames Valley Player Pathways Lead. · Thames Valley Coach Development Lead.
External	· Referees. · Rugby Clubs. · Secondary Schools.

REQUIREMENTS

Rugby Qualifications/Experience	· Rugby Smart 2024. · World Rugby DRC Level 2 OR equivalent experience. · World Rugby Level 3 is exceptional, but not required.
Future Coaching Plan	· Ideally previous experience in either Representative Coaching and /or Premier Club Coaching.
Coaching Team	· Intended continual development and involvement in rugby over the next two years. · Organise your own coaching/management group for the campaign (assistant coaches/managers/physio).