JUNIOR GOLD CUP POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position: Head Coach
Reporting to:
Junior Elite Coach
Major Interactions:
Junior Elite Coach
Assistant Coach
Team Manager
S & C Coach
Physiotherapist
The Head Coach role is a key leadership position within the Junior Gold Cup rugby program and is
responsible and accountable for the leadership and delivery of the rugby program and the setting
of standards applicable to this high level team program. The Head Coach position is the major
decision making position relating to rugby within the team management structure.
Responsibilities:
A.
RUGBY PROGRAM
Design of program content in consultation with Junior Elite Coach
Leadership and implementation of team philosophy and culture
Liaison with Centre Coordinator
Performance and program review
B.
COACHING/TRAINING
Participate in coach development workshops relating to JGS
Implementing core national curriculum elements
Development and leadership of playing styles and systems
Development and leadership of game plans (including opposition review)
Coaching of specific team, unit and individual components; delegation of other components
Design of session outlines and session plans in consultation with Junior Elite Coach
Attendance at all match, trainings, and tours as outlined in program schedule
C.
SELECTION
Attendance at Club / School matches, regional trials and State Champs as selector
Assist with design of selection criteria (ie position specific and team requirements)
Selection decision communication
D.
STAFF
Leadership and direction of staff
Mentor regional coaches
E.
PLAYERS
Carrying out player communication schedule (including team meetings)
Player reviews – preseason (December), inseason (February) and post program (March)
Key Dates:
July 2015
August 2015
September 2015
October 2015
November 2015
December 2015
February 2016
March 2016
Selection and player identification
Player identification and regional trials / training
State Champs / Selection
Coaches Workshop
Coaches Workshop
Program Starts
Player Reviews
Competition commences
Player Reviews
Tour
Finals
Review
Requirements:
Availability for all key events and weekly training sessions
 At least 1 session per week in preseason (Nov – Dec)
 At least 2 sessions per week inseason (Jan – Mar)
 Coaching workshops
 Club / School matches during current season as selector
 State Championships
Level 1 Rugby Union Coach accreditation (pre-requisite)
Level 3 Rugby Union Coach accreditation desirable
Level 2 required (or willingness to complete immediately)
SmartRugby accredited
Proven high level coaching experience including selection
Proven high level leadership experience
Excellent, proven communication abilities