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Borders and East Lothian Academy Age Grade Coach

Role Profile

Job Title

Reports to

Location

BT Sport, Borders and East Lothian Academy Age Grade Coach

BT Sport, Scottish Rugby Academy Manager, Borders and East Lothian

Borders and East Lothian

Duration Fixed Term post to May 2016

Purpose of Job

To identify players of potential, to select a Squad of players and prepare that squad to participate within agreed preparation and participation program. To plan and deliver agreed number of preparation and squad sessions leading in to the BT Sport Regional Academy fixtures and to provide accurate player reports on the conclusion of the program.

Key Contacts

BT Sport, Scottish Rugby Academy Manager, Borders and East Lothian

Head Coaches of the BT Sport, Borders and East Lothian Academy age grade teams

Managers of the BT Sport, Borders and East Lothian Academy age grade teams

Scotland Age Grade National Coaches & Selectors

Borders and East Lothian Club and School Coaches

Regional club and school coaches, managers and fixtures/league secretaries

Key Accountabilities

Support the preparation of the agreed Borders and East Lothian Age Grade season plan

Monitor agreed plans for preparation and competitions for Borders and East Lothian BT Sport Academy

Program

Liaise with relevant stakeholders to identify players of potential and to maximise individual player improvement programmes

Attend appropriate management meetings, and specific coach meetings

Completion of individual player reports within agreed format

Review performance of players and team with Head Coaches of the BT Sport Borders and East Lothian

Academy age grade teams to provide feedback to Academy Manager

Work closely with the squad Physiotherapist to ensure high standards of player welfare are always at the forefront of activities and discussions

Scottish Rugby

Person Specification

Role Title: Borders and East Lothian Academy Age Grade Coach

Factor

Qualifications &

Attainments

Experience & Knowledge

Competencies

Additional Requirements

Essential

UKCC Level 2 or equivalent

Valid driving licence

Minimum 3 years recent and relevant performance level coaching experience.

Experience of recognising and developing individual player performance.

Understanding of Scottish Rugby’s

Long Term Player Development principles and Are You Ready to Play

Rugby programme

IT skills & experience

Confident in presenting to all levels of audience.

Effective Communication

Planning and Organising

Team working

Flexibility

Desirable

UKCC Level 3

Recent and relevant performance level coaching experience with school or club age grade teams

Recent attendance at CPD workshops

PVG check

Ability to undertake flexible working hours

Borders and East Lothian Academy Age Grade Coach Role

Initial:

Meet Academy Manager and Head Coach and agree program aims and objectives

Where appropriate attend relevant school & club matches / complete agreed player reports prior to selection

Participate in the selection process of the relevant squad

Sessions:

Deliver effective & progressive sessions through the program

Monitoring of players and self through program

Feedback to players, Head Coach and Academy Manager

Ensure player welfare is at the forefront of all activities

Game Preparation:

As part of the wider coaching group organise and plan sessions to prepare all players to maximize their individual performance within a team environment

Understand and implement Borders and East Lothian Academy rugby principals

Match day:

Prepare players for match through pre match build up and warm up in conjunction with S&C support

Observe and feedback to players / team on performance

Cool team down and lead team through post match routine in conjunction with S&C support

Review of match day

Conclusion of Program:

Self reflect

Seek feedback from players, Head Coach and Academy Manager

Write player reports

Attend post program debrief

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