Bucklands Beach AFC - Elite and Skill Development Programme Head Coach
Job Description
Job Title: Head Coach Elite 15th Grade Boys / Skill Development Coach
Reports to: Junior & Youth Director of Coaching
Status: 28 Week contractual agreement (1/3/2016 - 10/9/2016)
Salary: Competitive rate of pay dependent on qualifications and experience
Commitment: 11.5 Hours per week
Monday - 4pm to 8pm
Tuesday - 5:30pm to 7pm
Wednesday - 4pm to 7pm
Thursday - 6pm to 7pm
Sunday - Game day
There is an element of voluntary work required within this post. There is a requirement that coaches
will attend 14x 3hr BBAFC Coaches Workshops on a voluntary basis as part of their Personal
Development. Planning is a key element of this role and coaching staff will be asked to submit session
plans under the agreed formats and timeframes.
Roles & Responsibilities:
In liaison with the Junior & Youth Director of Coaching, The Head Coach Elite 15th Grade Boys / Skill
Development Coach will be responsible for the planning, implementation and delivery of one
training session per week with the 15th Grade Boys Metro team and two sessions per week with eight
groups in the Skill Development Programme. The Coach may also be allocated Assistant Coaches to
work alongside them during the scheduled period. Duties include:
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Lead in the planning and delivery of the Elite 15th Grade Boys training sessions and Skill
Development Programme sessions as guided by the BBAFC Curriculum;
Lad in the evaluating and monitoring of player progress in all areas of player development
including the completion of player progress reports and player - parent - coach meetings
twice a year under the agreed timelines set by J&YDOC.
Manage the Elite 15th Grade Boys team on match days (Two hours a week allocated to
match days. Coach required to be present minimum 45 minutes prior to commencement of
match.)
Close liaison with the GK coach and conditioning coach for each session (if applicable)
Take responsibility and ownership of all equipment and apparel from BBAFC.
Required Experience & Qualifications
Successful applicants will have the following qualifications and experience:
 Minimum of two years’ experience coaching within a youth development environment
 Minimum of NZF Youth Level 3 or Level 2 and willing to go on Youth Level 3 ASAP, overseas
qualifications will be considered.
 Experience in leadership and management of players and a group of staff.
Required Skills:
Successful applicants will demonstrate and excel in the following fields;
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Delivery, execution and planning of high level coaching sessions.
Leadership – leading positively by example (role model to players).
Communication – effectively communicate to all parties associated to the programme
including players, parents and coaches.
Building effective working relationships – work successfully with others and show an ability to
build and continue effective relationships with others
Management – be seen as an effective leader of players and people with a proven track
record to show.
At a personal level, the successful applicant will have demonstrated a strong awareness of world’s
best practice in coaching, and have shown a desire to achieve excellence in all areas, through
continual personal development.
Successful applicants will be provided with:
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Ongoing Coach Development Training and workshop opportunities.
Personal Development Plan and meeting with the JYDOC.
BBAFC Training Apparel and Equipment.
Video Analysis of your sessions to self-evaluate performance.
Coach Mentoring by DOC.
A competitive sessional rate of pay depending on qualifications and experience.
The opportunity to be a leader in the talent development space in the community.
As part of the programme successful applicants will have to:
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Agree to the BBAFC Code of Conduct.
Complete a Police vetting check.
Agree to the BBAFC terms and conditions of employment as a self-employed contractor.