Note: advertisements for individual coaching appointments will be made for tournaments at later dates.

Transcription

1 TITLE: Coach REPORTS TO: High Officer ( HPO ) ROLE PERIOD: December September 2017 REMUNERATION: Voluntary NUMBER OF ROLES: Up to 12 coaches, variable ROLE DESCRIPTION: The Lacrosse Association ( ALA ) is seeking a team of coaches to work collaboratively for the 2017 Programme ( JHPP ). The purpose is to develop confident and skilled high performance coaches under the mentorship of other coaches including international coaches. You will be required to commit to at least 50% of the monthly s as well as both the January and July camps. If you are unable to attend the camps but wish to be involved in our September representative teams, please discuss this further with the HPO. See Appendix 1 for a calendar. Note: advertisements for individual coaching appointments will be made for tournaments at later dates. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: General: Collaborate and learn from other coaches, local and international Create a positive and encouraging environment for players Establish and maintain open communication with player parent/guardians and the ALA Ensure the health and safety of players at s and games Represent the ALA in a professional manner Abide by any relevant policies set out by the ALA Team Selection: Work alongside the HPO, other coaches and selectors to select an JHPP squad

2 Avoid instances of potential bias in selection by identifying conflict of interest with the ALA prior to selection Training Sessions: Be available for the January and July JHPP camps Be available for 50% of the monthly one day long days Plan and deliver team s in lead up to tournaments Ensure that s are skill and age appropriate Develop players skills, lacrosse IQ and general personal development as a sportsperson DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: Ideally two years of experience coaching or playing girls lacrosse Passionate about lacrosse and lacrosse Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated track record of successful people management skills A drive to succeed and help players succeed Innovative and open-minded Highly competitive If you would like to apply to be a coach in our programme, please send a short to Marina Samountry ala.junioracademy@gmail.com outlining: 1. Your experience coaching lacrosse; 2. Why you want to be involved in the JHPP; 3. Any clashes you may have with the s. All applications are due on Monday 28 November, 5pm. You will be notified by Wednesday 20 November.

3 Appendix 1 Date/Time What Where Notes December, 2017 programme trials This date does not clash with any New Zealand high performance January, days Camp and selections for team to Australian U18 Nationals Compulsory for coaches who want to be involved with our team that travels to the U18 Australian Nationals and the July camp. 11 February, 25 February, 19 March, 2 April, 9 April, - U18s only April Australian U18 Nationals Victoria, Melbourne We will most likely fly out on 13 April and return on 18 April. As this is during the WCTS weekend,

4 these players may not be able to coach. 7 May, - U15s only 21 May, - U15s only 4 June, 18 June, trials for July camp Compulsory for new players to the programme July, days Camp and selections Partial selections for the Australia, final selections for U18 and U15 Nationals teams 30 July, 10am-3pm trials and selections 13 August, Final opportunity for selection for the U15 team to Australia, final selections for U18 and U15 Nationals teams 16 August, U15 17 August, U18

5 23 August, U15 24 August, U18 30 August, U15 31 August, U18 2 September, 6 September, 7 September, U15 U September New Zealand U15 Nationals - is bidding 13 September, 14 September, Australia U18 Westlake Boys

6 17 September, 20 September, 21 September, Australia Australia U September New Zealand U18 Nationals - is bidding 27 September, Australia 1-7 October U15 Australian Champs Perth, Western Australia We will most likely fly out on 31 September and return on 8 October.