/ JOB DESCRIPTION
Bay of Plenty Under U18 Boys Head Coach
DETAILS
Job Title / BOP U18 Boys Head Coach
Reports to / Coach Development Manager
BOP U18 Boys Campaign Manager
Key Relationships – External / Players
BOPSS TIC’s
1st XV Team Coaches & Management
Club Coaches& Management
Key Relationships – Internal / Coach Development Manager
Secondary School Rugby Manager
Academy Manager
Other BOP Rep team management staff
Key Dates / Northern Region Competition – August through to September.
Core Attributes / Skills / Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Organisation
Ability to build Relationships
Self-motivated towards Education (Commitment to Learning and Growth)
Completion (or working towards) Level 2 or 3 is preferred.
Closing Date / Wednesday 31st January
Apply with current CV and Cover letter
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PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Establish a Professional / Positive environment to achieve desired season objectives and deliver key BOPRU Player Development initiatives.
Foster a Development opportunity for players:
  1. With the potential to transition into High Performance environments, such as BOP U19’s, BOP Academy, Men’s 7’s
  2. To transition into Club Rugby.
Provide an Extended Coach Development opportunity to our community coaches.
KPA / KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Professional /
  • Represents BOPRU in a professional manner at all times.
  • Uses appropriate language at all times
  • Dressed appropriately and in BOPRU apparel when required
  • Season plan completed
  • Demonstrates cultural awareness in interaction with players.
  • Is approachable and available to players and team management.
  • Works well with other members of team management both individually and as a group.

Leadership /
  • Takes responsibility for team behaviour on and off the field
  • Understands that the team is a direct reflection of the coaches & management
  • Leads by example

Team Selection /
  • Implement Transparent Talent ID Process, aligned with BOPRU Policy
  • Establish team selection criteria and policies.
  • Clear communication to players, coaches, schools and parents regarding selection policy and process

Effective Team Trainings /
  • Work alongside Assistant Coach(es) and team management to provide technical and tactical coaching to individual players, mini-units and the team as appropriate.
  • Team and Athlete Development focus
  • Well-structured training plans with purpose

Player Development /
  • Implement Individual Performance Plans (IPP)
  • Complete BOPRU Player Assessment sheets

Team Culture /
  • Be part of establishing a team vision and team values, standards and protocols.
  • Help to ensure alignment of team vision and team values, standards and protocols for player and management.
  • Deals effectively with conflict and takes appropriate corrective action.
  • Ensures the team maintains an appropriate standard of discipline on and off the field.

Team Management /
  • Work with Campaign Manager to appoint team management.
  • Lead own area of responsibility and provide advice on relevant matters to management team.
  • Provide strong direction and leadership to all members of the management team.
  • Provide support, assistance and advice to team management where required.
  • Provide role clarity.

Coach Development /
  • Attends BOP Coach Development Workshops
  • Set out Personal Coaching Goals for season, using Individual Personal Development Plan template as a guide.
  • Completes BOPRU Coach Review, including formal observation(s).
  • Share coaching best practice with other coaches as appropriate.
  • Regular communication with Coach Development Manager throughout the season.

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Job Description: BOP U18 Boys Head Coach