JOB DESCRIPTION
Position
NEW ZEALAND FOOTBALL NATIONAL MENS U17 ASSISTANT COACH
Reports To
High Performance Director
Location
Auckland
Date Established
2014
Date Last Reviewed
April 2014
Purpose
To assist with the planning, implementation and continual improvement of the programme for the
New Zealand Football U-17 Men’s National Team.
Key Accountabilities Specific to the Role
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Act as directed by the Head Coach on all technical aspects.
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Consult with the Goalkeeper Coach on the technical programme for the goalkeepers and
defensive unit.
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Supervise the preparation for all match kit and equipment necessary for the technical
programme.
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Take an active role in the identification and monitoring of players including taking
responsibility for players playing overseas to ensure that when called into the National Team
environment they are fit and can actively participate.
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Undertake if directed Pre match warm up and technical preparation and post match warm
down.
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Work through and contribute to any strategic planning process.
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Determine and co-ordinate the nature and extent of information given to players relating to
technical matters prior, during and following each game or session.
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Co-ordinate all squad presentations.
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Take an active role in the identification and monitoring of players including taking
responsibility for players playing overseas to ensure that when called into the National Team
environment they are fit and can actively participate.
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Co-ordinate and conduct feedback to clubs at the conclusion of each annual squad cycle.
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All tasks negotiable between Head Coach and Assistant Coach. Other details may be added
as required.
Key Relationships
External
Internal
 Federation staff
 Clubs
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Dimensions
No of Employees Reporting
Expenditure – signature authority
Direct: Nil
Nil
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NZF Management and Staff
Players
Head Coach
Team Management
Person Specification
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE
Leadership and Management Ability
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Is widely respected and trusted
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Is calm, confident, decisive and objective, especially under pressure
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Capable of assisting in the building of a high performing team
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Has a willingness to be accountable and measured on performance
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Can give and receive constructive feedback to enhance performance
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Reporting against set key performance indicators
Communication and Personal Skills
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Has good written and oral presentation skills
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Communication is clear, concise and effective
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Can communicate consistently, openly and honestly in any situation
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Establishes and maintains effective relationships
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Is energetic, highly motivated, enthusiastic and considerate
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Understands and is able to work in a team environment
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Copes well with continual change and tight deadlines
Experience
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Minimum NZ Football Senior Level 3 Coaching License or equivalent
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Demonstrated experience in coaching a high performing football team
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Understanding and experience of international coaching and player development trends
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Understanding of the role of sports science in team performance
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Knowledge, understanding and experience in the use of technical analysis in improving team
performance
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Knowledge and experience of working within the NZ Football or Federation talent programs
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