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
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BT Sport, Scottish Rugby Academy Manager, Borders and East Lothian
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Head Coaches of the BT Sport, Borders and East Lothian Academy age grade teams
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Managers of the BT Sport, Borders and East Lothian Academy age grade teams
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Scotland Age Grade National Coaches & Selectors
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Borders and East Lothian Club and School Coaches
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Regional club and school coaches, managers and fixtures/league secretaries
Key Accountabilities
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Support the preparation of the agreed Borders and East Lothian Age Grade season plan
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Monitor agreed plans for preparation and competitions for Borders and East Lothian BT Sport Academy
Program
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Liaise with relevant stakeholders to identify players of potential and to maximise individual player improvement programmes
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Attend appropriate management meetings, and specific coach meetings
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Completion of individual player reports within agreed format
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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
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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

Initial:
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Meet Academy Manager and Head Coach and agree program aims and objectives
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Where appropriate attend relevant school & club matches / complete agreed player reports prior to selection
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Participate in the selection process of the relevant squad
Sessions:
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Deliver effective & progressive sessions through the program
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Monitoring of players and self through program
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Feedback to players, Head Coach and Academy Manager
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Ensure player welfare is at the forefront of all activities
Game Preparation:
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As part of the wider coaching group organise and plan sessions to prepare all players to maximize their individual performance within a team environment
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Understand and implement Borders and East Lothian Academy rugby principals
Match day:
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Prepare players for match through pre match build up and warm up in conjunction with S&C support
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Observe and feedback to players / team on performance
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Cool team down and lead team through post match routine in conjunction with S&C support
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Review of match day
Conclusion of Program:
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Self reflect
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Seek feedback from players, Head Coach and Academy Manager
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Write player reports
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Attend post program debrief