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). |
- TO APPLY:
Please send a detailed Coaching CV and/or Cover Letter explaining your desired coaching position available. Please state what role.
Applications must be sent to Scott Day via email scott@tvrfu.co.nz by Monday 25th March at 5.00pm.