Head Coach

Main Duties

• To take full responsibility for the club’s coaching sessions.
• To work with the assistant coach(es)in the preparation and running of each session.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every athlete and treat everyone equally, regardless of background or ability.
• Place the welfare and safety of the athlete above the development of performance.
• Encourage and guide athletes to accept and take responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
• Be appropriately qualified and update your licence and education as and when required by UK Athletics.
• Co-operate fully with other colleagues (e.g. other coaches, officials, team managers)
• Consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance.
• To prepare all coaching sessions beforehand.
• To attend club meetings and report on progress.
• To offer the club feedback on the organisation and degree of success of coaching and competitions.
• To assist in the selection of teams.
• To attend all meetings.
• To inform the Chairman in advance of any sessions that cannot be attended.

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Assistant Coach

Main Duties

• To assist with the club’s coaching sessions.
• Ensure the welfare and safety of the lifesaver above the development of performance at all times.
• To assist in the preparation of coaching sessions beforehand.
• To work with the Head Coach in the preparation and running of each session.
• To offer the Head coach feedback on the organisation and degree of success of coaching and competitions.
• To assist in the selection of teams.
• To travel to competitions with the team(s).
• To inform the Head Coach in advance of any sessions that cannot be attended.