JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title
Athletics Assistant Coach
Endurance
Postholder
tbc
Department
University of Birmingham Sport
Responsible for which other posts?
Nil
Responsible To
Athletics Head Coach & Lead
Endurance Coach
Rate of Pay
(to be claimed on a termly basis on
completion of a FIN form)
£1020 per annum
Hours
(based on 30 week academic year)
2 x 1 hour sessions per week – as
agreed with Head Coach
Job Purpose
To assist in the planning, coordination and delivery of an athletics endurance
programme (including cross country and track) which will focus on the
development of a high performance culture for the University Club optimizing
performance in BUCS competition.
Main Duties
Duties
1.0
Coaching
1.1
Work with the Lead Endurance Coach to deliver safe, effective and relevant
coaching sessions to enable the advancement of skill and performance of
individual squad members and the squad as a whole.
1.2
To act professionally, displaying good coaching conduct at all times promoting
an enjoyable and inclusive atmosphere.
1.3
To ensure good practice is applied throughout all sessions.
1.4
To provide motivation and encouragement to all team members and show
commitment to the development of squad and club.
1.5
To be aware of BUCS rules and regulations and keep updated on any
changes to rulings.
1.6
To act as a positive and professional role model to the players at all times.
1.7
To abide by the University of Birmingham’s Equity and Racial Discrimination
policies.
Communication
To regularly liaise with the Head Coach and/or Lead Endurance Coach to discuss
any Athletics issues that may arise, and work towards the further development of
Athletics at the University of Birmingham.
2.0
2.1
2.2
Where feasible, attend termly Sports Development Coach meetings with the
Sports Development Manager and the University Sport Birmingham team.
Attendance at these meetings is currently unpaid.
2.3
To liaise with the Head Coach and/or Lead Endurance Coach over the
development of sessions, athletes and coaching programmes as well as the
Club.
2.4
To work with the Head Coach and/or Lead Endurance Coach to identify,
recruit, support and develop young athlete with excellent academics
qualifications and high performance potential.
3.0
3.1
Professional Development
To attend and contribute to a Coach Development Review at the end of
each season. Where reviews are undertaken by other bodies, the
Head Coach may be able to use this review as a basis for further discussion
instead of undertaking a separate review.
3.2
To keep up to date with coaching techniques and theories and attend any
coach development course deemed necessary by the Head Coach and Club
Captain.
3.3
Where appropriate, attend a ‘Guide to Sports Coach Mentoring’ workshop.
3.4
To inform the Head Coach of training and courses attended relevant to this
coaching position.
Signed: _________________________ Signed: _________________________
Date:
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Coach
Please sign and return copy to USB
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University of Birmingham Sport
PERSON SPECIFICATION
All coaches must submit an up to date Coaching CV to the Head Coach. The CV
must show evidence of;
Essential Qualifications
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Minimum UKA Level 2 Award or equivalent
Demonstrable Continued Professional Development
Current First Aid Qualification
Public Liability Insurance
Essential Knowledge
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A good knowledge of the athletics in the UK and awareness of current Athletics
teaching and coaching initiatives at elite levels.
Essential Skills & Experience
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Working with national level athletes
Excellent communication, inter-personal and organisational skills.
A commitment to the development of athletics at all levels and an understanding
of the sports development processes required in achieving that.
An empathy with working within a student environment.