Job Description (Head Coach)

Roles and Responsibilities
• To lead the coaching team responsible for the relevant senior squad
• Plan the coaching programme for the season.
• Plan, prepare and deliver individual coaching sessions for the relevant senior squad.
• Ensure that all sessions are designed to develop the skills and understanding of the players in your squad.
• Evaluate all coaching sessions and games with the coaching team and players.
• Attend all coaching sessions, matches involved with the relevant senior squad.
• Mentor and advise assistant coaches and players where appropriate.
• Provide feedback to coaches, players and appropriate SADRA committees

Qualifications Required

Skills and Qualities

• Boksmart qualification
• Coaching Level 2 minimum, Coaching Level 3 preferable (or working towards)
• Knowledge of SASL and working with the Deaf community is preferred
• Commitment and Enthusiasm – This position will require a time commitment involving evenings and weekends
• Rugby Knowledge – It is expected that the Coach will have the required level of knowledge to enable the players to achieve their potential
• Planning – The Head Coach is directly responsible for planning the coaching programme for the season and will be asked to prepare individual sessions.
• Leadership – The Head Coach sets an example and standards for the coaching team and squad. As such he/she will need to be able to inspire the coaching team and players to ensure that all involved maximize their potential. He/she may need to make difficult decisions about selection of players, standards of coaching etc.
• Delegation – The Head Coach needs to be able to delegate agreed responsibilities to the assistant coaches to ensure that they feel valued and their expertise is used effectively.
• Team Work – The Head Coach needs to be able to work effectively with the players, coaches, manager and the main club
• Punctuality – The Head Coach sets the standards for the coaches, manager and squad.
• The Head Coach should have a sound understanding of the SADRA performance pathway for players.

Application process:

Please submit your CV and cover letter in .pdf format as a single file, and not longer than 3 pages, using the form below.

Job type:
Volunteer, potential for remuneration based on sponsorship commissions & growth of the organization.