Branch Coach
Overview of Role:
During 2015 and 2016 an independent review of the GUI’s High Performance (HP) System was
performed by Wharton Consulting. As a result of this review, the Board of the GUI decided to
implement a new centrally led HP System. As part of this, a HP Strategic Leadership Team (SLT)
comprising the National Coach, National Programme Manager and four Branch Leads was appointed
in May 2017. Moving forward, the SLT will be looking to align the HP activities of the GUI at
Provincial and National level. Following this development, the talent pathway will begin with panels
at Regional level spread across each Province, feeding in to a Provincial centre and on to National
panels.
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Provincial
National
Working with the Provincial Branch Lead in their respective Branch, each Branch Coach will work
to develop young Irish golfers at both Regional and Provincial level.
Coaches may work with panels at Regional and Provincial level from the ages of approx. 11-18+. The
Coach will be expected to work as part of a team of Branch Coaches in each Province and be willing
to engage in a mentoring programme. Coaches will also be expected to engage in continuous
personal development. Annual coach reviews will highlight key areas for Branch Coaches personal
development.
Key Responsibilities
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Attend Branch Coach meetings as required throughout the year
Communicate regularly and effectively with the Branch HP Lead, senior Branch Officers and
relevant Branch Committees regarding the development of players progressing through the
talent pathway.
Alongside the Branch HP Lead, plan and co-ordinate the Branch coaching calendar in line
with national guidelines, to provide players within the talent development programme at
provincial level with the optimum chances for development
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Plan, prepare and execute panel coaching sessions within the philosophy of the overall HP
Programme to aid the development of elite players
Prior to sessions, communicate with players to identify their needs and tailor the session
accordingly
Aid the Branch HP Lead in the identification of player needs from specialist coaches and
support service providers to enhance the coaching programme at Branch levels
Communicate regularly with personal coaches of players to help tailor each individual
programme to suit players’ needs
Experience
Minimum 3-5 years’ experience developing young golfers
Reporting Line
• There will be a direct line of reporting for each Branch Coach to their Branch HP Lead.
Person Specification
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Minimum PGA qualification of Level 3 or to be willing to attain Level 3 after hiring
Current Safeguarding 1 certificate
Current and clean driving licence
IT skills to a moderate level of competency
Strong communication and organisational skills
The successful applicant must complete Garda Vetting/Access NI successfully through CGI
before being offered the position
Willingness to engage in a mentoring programme
Excellent communicators
Awareness of FUNdamental movement skills and LTAD
Display flexibility in working with different panels and various age levels and facilities
Relationships
The successful candidate will be required to liaise with the wider HP team including:•
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GUI National Coach
GUI National Programme Manager
Branch HP Lead
Branch Administration
Branch Selectors
To apply, please send a C.V. and covering letter, specifying the Branch in which you are applying for
a coach position in, to James Corcoran ([email protected]).
Applications close at 1pm on Thursday July 20th with interviews to be held on the below dates:
Leinster – July 28-29 (Friday & Saturday)
Munster – July 31-August 1 (Monday & Tuesday)
Connacht – August 2 (Wednesday)
Ulster – August 3-4 (Thursday & Friday)
As part of the interview process, candidates be asked to submit a session plan prior to the interview
date based on a scenario specified by the Interview Board. Candidates will then be asked to perform
a practical demonstration of their coaching session in addition to completing a short interview.