Coach / Manager Responsibilities

Introduction:

Nuneaton RFC Mini, Junior and Junior Colts Section is run entirely by volunteers. Mainly, but not exclusively, by parents, carers or guardians who wish to see their children enjoy, grow through and benefit from the sport of Rugby. Some children may be skilled and talented enough to one day reach the very highest levels of the game (have a look in the clubhouse, Nuns players have gone on to win National honours), while others simply love playing the game on a weekend and the inevitable socialising afterwards.

Our Volunteers work hard and selflessly to provide an environment that is fun, safe, informative, encouraging and capable of developing a child’s skills to enjoy the game to the full. To do this we encourage parents to get involved and help us, we also think it important that parents know what Coaching and Managerial staff are expected to do. So we have defined the following “Task Descriptions” to explain what a Team Coach, Assistant Coach or Manager does.

Task description: Head Junior Coach

Responsible to: The Head Coach, Nuneaton RFC Mini, Junior and Sunday Colts Management Committee.

Main Duties:
  1. To take full responsibility for the club’s junior coaching sessions at Nuneaton RFC’s Liberty Way ground and away fixtures on Sunday’s from the start of September to the end of April from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  2. To prepare all coaching sessions in advance.
  3. To work with and include Assistant Junior Coaches in the preparation and running of each session.
  4. To attend Mini, Junior and Junior Colts club meetings and report on progress.
  5. To offer club feedback on the organisation and degree of success of junior coaching and competitions.
  6. To assist in the selection of teams.
  7. To travel to competitions with the Mini and Junior’s team(s).
8. To inform the Junior Coordinator in advance of any sessions that cannot be attended.

Task description: Assistant Junior Coach

Responsible to: The Head Junior Coach

Main Duties:
  1. To assist with the club’s junior coaching sessions at Nuneaton RFC’s Liberty Way ground and away fixtures on Sunday’s from start of September to the end of April from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  2. To assist in the preparation of coaching sessions in advance.
  3. To work with the Head Junior Coach in the preparation and running of each session.
  4. To offer the club feedback on the organisation and degree of success of junior coaching and competitions.
  5. To travel to competitions with the Mini and Junior’s team(s).
  6. To inform the Head Junior Coach in advance of any sessions that cannot be attended.

Task description: Manager

Responsible to: The Head Junior Coach

Main Duties:
  1. To attend the club’s junior coaching sessions at Nuneaton RFC’s Liberty Way ground and away fixtures on Sunday’s from start of September to the End of April from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  2. To ensure all players are signed on and eligible to play for the age group.
  3. To maintain an accurate record of playing numbers and provide to the Mini & Juniors committee.
  4. To attend monthly Mini & Juniors committee meetings with or on behalf of the Head Coach.
  5. To travel to competitions with the Mini & Junior team(s).
  6. To establish and maintain a communication link with parents, carers and players – use this link to promote social events and directions to away fixtures.
  7. To draft end of season report for AGM in conjunction with head coach. To provide input to club website.
  8. To meet the away team manager and ensure the team are aware of which pitch they will play on and the changing facility, and also to ensure that the away manager is aware of Parent, Carer hospitality.
  9. To organise match day meal tickets and supply to the away team coach(s) or manager.