Coaching Co-ordinator

Responsibilities

The Coaching Co-ordinator is responsible for the management of the Club's coaching program and promoting the value of coaching within the Club.

Duties

• Ensure there are enough coaches for the Club's requirements.
• Keep an accurate Club Database of all Coaches details and accreditation information.
• Ensure that all coaches are appropriately accredited and that their accreditation is both age appropriate and current.
• Ensure that coaches support the general coaching philosophy of the Club.
• Place new coaches into a mentoring relationship or arrange for them to be assessed.
• Provide opportunities for continuing education of coaches:
  • Coach Updates - internal (delivered by Club members) and external (delivered by NRL Game Development).
  • Resources - drills and information.
  • Information regarding higher level coaching courses available.
• Ensure that the Club has a current Coach Appointment Policy and that it is adhered to.
• Provide adequate information for coaches to efficiently organise their team and meet any requirements that the Club may have of them.
• If possible, develop a budget for assisting the Club's coaches to become accredited.
• Arrange appropriate coach training sessions, locations, dates and times.
• Foster a positive Club spirit amongst all coaches and encourage them to participate in a sporting manner.
• Meet regularly with coaches to discuss performance and provide feedback.
• Liaise with other Board/Committee members regularly.
• Have a sound understanding of the Club's rules and regulations.
• Constantly seek out potential coaches and recruit whenever possible.
• Participate in the NRL Coach Co-ordinator Program.

Notes

For information on coaching updates, resources and courses, visit:

https://www.playrugbyleague.com/coach