POSITION OVERVIEW
Exciting Opportunities await at Norths Devils for our Female U17s and U19s Representative Teams. As Head Coach, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the long-term development of Norths Devils players, ensuring they are not only mentally and physically prepared but also confident when it’s time for them to step up. This is a unique opportunity for aspiring Coaches to learn and grow.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications using the following link:
https://forms.gle/Y2ngA1ms25L25XYSA
Applications Close Tuesday 18th June.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Head Coach will take the lead role in the management of the team and will take overall responsibility for demonstrating leadership around the technical and tactical development of the team’s players for selection and for the team’s support staff. The Head Coach plays a pivotal role in any Norths Devils RLFC representative team by living and promoting our values – Integrity, Care, Humility & Community
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Planning:
- Provide a seasonal plan incorporating all aspects of the campaign .
- Work with football management staff to decide on dates and venues for trainings.
Coaching:
- Foster an environment of development, care and belonging.
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of the laws of the game.
- Build a positive, supportive and inclusive team environment that provides players enjoyment, success and challenge.
- Plan, manage and lead training sessions.
- Develop technical, tactical and life skills of the players that you are coaching.
- Manage and maintain resources and equipment.
- Provide players with specific and meaningful feedback in regards to performance.
- Ensure the health and safety of the players that you are coaching.
- Communicate with relevant staff regarding the training plan (daily, weekly etc)
- Act as the first point of contact to the players for ‘on-field’ matters.
- Willingness to attend Representative Coaching meetings and to develop as a coach by attending workshops or seeking professional development opportunities.
Recruitment & Selection
- Identify potential squad members from the local area schools and community competitions
- Attend and assist with Devils Junior Rep Selection Trials
- Liaise directly with the football operations to provide a finalised squad to ensure all players are registered and compliant for selection.
- Work with the Assistant Coaches and Support Staff to select a playing squad before each game.
- Work with the Manager and Trainer to monitor and manage player’s welfare.
- Encourage players and team officials to abide by the rules at all times and respect the standards of Norths Devils RLFC, the QRL and NRL.
- Liaise directly with the Operations Manager, Development Officer or CEO to provide regular updates of the team’s progress.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Current Community Coach Accreditation for required age group
- Understand the characteristics and needs of the players that you will coach in relation to their stage of development.
- Sound understanding of modern coaching and teaching principles with good knowledge of rugby league – both technical and tactical.
- Understand the components of a training session and of competitions relevant to the athletes being coached.
- Appropriate and strong communication, management skills
- A knowledge and ability to demonstrate different coaching styles, approaches and techniques.
- Actively working to maintain and / or improve current accreditation level
PLANNING AND REPORTING:
- Make recommendations for improvement and success
- Conduct one-on-one player reviews and measure each individual against the team plan/goals.
- Provide Norths Devils with accurate player assessments, highlighting ability, potential and recommending areas of development.
- Provide Norths Devils with an end of season report.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
- Well planned and organised
- Leadership skills and leads by example
- Shows self-discipline, initiative and drive
- Highly motivated and determined
- Flexible and understanding of different cultures and backgrounds when dealing with people
Your commitment to fostering the development of young athletes is the cornerstone of our shared success. Join the Norths Devils team today!
The Norths Devils – The desire of many, an honour for the chosen.
