Futures Cup Team Manager
Role Title:
Futures Cup Team Manager
Location:
Various
Term:
1 year rolling contract based on the attached schedule
Responsible to:
Contractual
Status / Salary:
Event Manager prior to the Tournament
Tournament Director for the duration of the Tournament
Self-Employed at a fee of £75 per day
ENGLAND HOCKEY
England Hockey (EH) is the National Governing Body for the sport of Hockey. It is responsible
for the management and development of the sport from grass roots to elite activities.
The England Hockey Single System – the Player Pathway is an integral part of EH’s holistic
talent development strategy. Its aims are to provide the best possible talent development
environments for all players to achieve their potential.
To support the delivery of the regional element of the pathway, EH is seeking expressions of
interest for Tier 2 Lead and Assistant coaches.
EH’s vision is to become a ‘Nation where Hockey matters’ through “providing inspirational
leadership for all to fulfil their potential”. The current focus for the organisation is delivery of its
5 objectives within the 2013 -2017 strategic plan:
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Growth in participation - Increase the number of people participating in hockey to
ensure a vibrant and secure future for the sport
International success - Continue to raise the performance bar of athlete and coach
development to maintain world level standards and create positive role models for the
sport
Increased visibility - Deliver high profile quality domestic and international events that
attract increased spectator numbers, TV coverage, and sponsorship
Enhanced infrastructure - Enhance the playing experience by improving facilities,
coaching, officiating and the support to volunteers, clubs and all our stakeholders
A strong and respected NGB - Continue to maintain high governance standards and
diversify sources of income to reduce reliance on grants
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WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
TEAM MANAGER
The Team Manager will be responsible for the welfare of players and coaches in their squad
throughout Futures Cup, including the training days.
Team Managers will be responsible for all ‘off pitch’ areas and communication between the
Event Manager and the coach and players. The Team Manager will work to ensure that the
player experience is positive, safe and well managed.
STANDARDS OF SERVICE REQUIRED
The Team Manager is the key point of contact for all players and their duties and
responsibilities will include:
 Being ‘in loco parentis’ for young players whilst at the Futures Cup.
 Working with young players and be responsible for their welfare and protection.
 Being responsible for the behaviour and conduct of all the players in their team, both on and
off the pitch.
 Being the first point of contact for any young player’s concerns and know to act on them.
 Briefing players on their programme and ensure punctuality at all times.
 Ensuring a safe training and playing environment is maintained at all times.
 Assisting in creating a performance environment and culture.
 Liaison with the coach to ensure the smooth running of the programme.
 Having an understanding of the needs of elite young hockey players and the importance of
the player pathway.
 Being part of the welfare team at the Futures Cup.
 Offer a positive role model for players and staff.
 Assist in the distribution of team kit and equipment.
 Having effective communication skills, both written and oral.
Pre-Tournament
 From appointment, administer the affairs of their squad. This will involve liaising with the
Event Manager in all matters concerning the registration and disseminating information to
the squad and the squad management team. Templates for call up letters will be provided
by England Hockey.
 Informing the squad of all call up details for training on Sunday 11th & 25th October
including confirming bookings for pitch and notification to all concerned of times/venues etc.
 Devising a rooming list with the Event Manager once the squad is known.
 Be responsible for collecting all training fees. Collate all player payments for the tournament
(cheques made payable to England Hockey).
 Collate a signed consent form from the EH Online System from each young player selected
for the tournament/training.
 Issue the squad kit to young players and ensure it’s returned at end of tournament.
 Be responsible for collating talent ID information for the England Hockey Performance Unit.
 Be responsible for liaising with the coach on the event schedule for the squad. Your team
schedule will be provided by England Hockey.
During Tournament
 Briefing the players on their programme, including playing /training schedule, meal times,
lights out policy, transport arrangements, behavior during tournament, expectations etc.
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 Register all young players on their arrival at the hotel and be responsible for the distribution
of room keys in line with the supplied rooming list.
 Arrange for all management team to have a sign on their door so that young players know
which room they are in.
 Make sure a copy of your squad’s consent forms are available to your management team at
all times and that these details are secure i.e. in the immediate possession of a member of
your Management Team.
 Pass a copy of all consent forms and all player payments to the Event Manager at the initial
Welfare Briefing (Wednesday evening – exact time tbc).
 Attend the Tournament Director briefing (Wednesday evening – exact time tbc). A signed
copy of your team sheet must be submitted with your final 18 players on it.
 Attend any other meetings during the tournament as prescribed by the Tournament Director,
Event Manager or Welfare Manager.
 Check all players on to and off event transport for every journey.
 Hand in a team sheet with your starting 11 players and 2 players who will not be playing if
U18, 30 mins before each match to the Tournament Office.
 Make arrangements for the two young athletes each game who will not participate to be
supervised at all times.
 Check your team pigeon hole on arrival and before departing from the venue. This will be in
the event office.
 Ensure all young athletes are in their rooms and the lights are out by 10:30pm.
 Check all players’ rooms daily to make sure they are tidy and clean.
 Be available as part of the Rapid Response Team if there is a welfare issue involving one of
the young athletes in their team.
 Have a thorough understanding of the Tournament Regulations and make sure that all
players and coaches abide by them.
 Ensure player Match Time Sheets are handed to the event office before leaving the
competition site for the day
The Team Manager will also share with all colleagues the responsibility for:
 Complying with all aspects of England Hockey’s Safeguarding and Protecting Young
People in Hockey Policy, Procedure and Good Practice Guidance (SafeD –
www.englandhockey.co.uk/safe)
 Complying with all aspects of England Hockey’s Health and Safety Policy and
Arrangements.
 Safeguarding and protecting the players in their care as outlined in the Welfare Plan.
 Abiding by the England Hockey’s Code of Conduct.
 To be an ambassador for England Hockey at all times.
 Being sponsor sensitive in terms of kit and clothing.
 Protection of sensitive data for the young players at Futures Cup.
Qualities and Skills for both roles are likely to include:
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Well-developed liaison, interpersonal and people management skills.
Strong communicator, able to clearly and accurately disseminate information, both
written and spoken.
High level of negotiation and influencing skills.
Proven administration skills.
The ability to attain excellence from players, coaches, staff and all stakeholders through
the establishment of a ‘development’ culture.
Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
Efficient and organised, with strong awareness of self and self-regulation and the ability
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to meet competing demands through effective prioritisation in a results oriented
environment.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement, observe confidentiality and use
discretion and initiative.
Excellent observational and analytical skills.
Have completed an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check through England Hockey
(must be current, within three years).
Have attended a scUK Safeguarding and Protecting Young People in Sport workshop
within the last three years.
Have a First Aid Qualification (must be current, within three years).
Have evidence of work within the Single System-The Player Pathway and/or coaching
pathway.
Have experience of managing young people in sport and accompanying groups on
residential trips.
Have an understanding of the issues affecting young people and the sensitive way in
which this must be managed.
Be young person focused and able to plan, empathise and communicate effectively with
players, coaches and volunteers.
Have an understanding and appreciation of the need to respect confidentiality.
Be able to follow procedures and, recognise when to seek advice and not rely solely on
own judgment
Appropriately challenge those that do not comply with the welfare plan.
Demonstrable Focus, Ambition, Inspiration and Integrity.
These roles are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, which will be carried out
by EH.
Please send your completed application form to Michele Townsend, HR Manager
([email protected]) no later than 5.00pm on Friday 15th May
2015.
TIER 2 PREPARATIONS
U16 and U18
Sunday 11th October
Sunday 25th October
FUTURES CUP TOURNAMENT DATES
U16
U18
Thursday 29th October to Saturday 31st
October
Thursday 29th October to Sunday 1st
November
The U16 Futures Cup will run from the afternoon of Wed 28th October until the afternoon of Sat
31st October
The U18 Futures Cup will run from the afternoon of Wed 28th October until the afternoon of Sun
1st November
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