ROLE SUMMARY

The Head Coach will be responsible for leading player selection, the delivery of the U15 Regional programme, and player feedback.

We anticipate a commitment of circa 14 days support per annum.

NOMINATION & SELECTION

• Work closely with National Talent Manager & Player ID Lead to ensure a fair and robust selection process is administered

• Confirm final squad (including reserves) to Team Manager for communication to relevant staff by the stated deadline

• Agree squad lists and provide these to the Team Manager for communication to relevant staff

PROGRAMME DELIVERY

• Be present for the entire programme

• Lead coaching activities (to include deployment of Assistant Coach) 

• Create an outstanding development environment for all players

• Ensure necessary equipment is available for coaching sessions and matches

• Be responsible for player safety and welfare, adhering to all safeguarding guidelines

• Ensure appropriate staff to player ratio is always maintained (2 members of staff for squad of 14)

• Liaise with designated staff

• Be responsible for the punctuality and conduct of the team

COMMUNICATION

• Provide players with on-going performance feedback

• Complete formal processes for selected and released players

• Ensure an effective dialogue with county coaches

• Provide scouting observation notes (as requested by Player ID Lead)

GENERAL

• Support Team Manager to draft pre-Bunbury programme

• Participate in meetings relating to coaching delivery, nomination/selection etc.

• Role model high standards of personal and professional integrity at all times

• Undertake other duties as requested by the National Talent Manager

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Qualified to at least ECB Advanced Coach (Level 3) or international equivalent

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Safeguarding Children certification – a DBS disclosure is an impartial and confidential document that details an individual’s criminal record and where appropriate gives details of those who are barred from working with children

• A valid 1st aid certificate with AED

• Strong background experience of coaching in boy's talent pathway

• Experience of working with county talent pathway leads, ideally in the London and South-East region

• Experience of Parent ID/selection in boy's talent pathway

KEY TIMELINES

• Deadline for applications 26th January 2024

• Applications reviewed and outcomes communicated w/c 29th January 2024

• Interviews to be held on 7th February 2024 with a view for the role to commence on 1st March 2024