Club and Coach Officer

4 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Sportandrecreation Full time
  • Closing Date: 06 May 2024 | Coaching & Sports Development

The Club and Coach Officer will play a pivotal role in supporting and strengthening the network of baseball and softball clubs and leagues nationwide. Your primary responsibilities will encompass the development and implementation of a comprehensive national coach development framework, along with managing a diverse workforce of volunteers, sessional coaches, and on-staff coach developers.

This role requires a dynamic individual with a passion for baseball and softball, strong organisational skills, and the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

1. Club and League Support

• Provide on-the-ground support to baseball and softball clubs and leagues across the country.

• Foster relationships with clubs to understand their unique needs and challenges.

• Implement initiatives to enhance the overall growth and sustainability of affiliated clubs.

2. National Coach Development Framework

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive coach development framework aligned with national standards.

• Design and facilitate training programmes, workshops, and resources for coaches at various levels.

• Ensure the integration of best practices and the latest coaching methodologies into the framework.

3. Workforce Management

• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers, sessional coaches, and on-staff coach developers.

• Provide ongoing support and professional development opportunities for the coaching workforce.

• Foster a positive and collaborative culture among coaches and other stakeholders.

4. Monitoring and Evaluation

• Establish systems for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of coach development programmes.

• Collect feedback from coaches and stakeholders to continuously improve services.

• Implement data-driven approaches to assess the impact of initiatives on the development of players and coaches. Key Relationships The postholder will be expected to connect BSUK’s work with the efforts of the National Governing Bodies: the British Softball Federation, the British Baseball Federation; and with the Board, Senior Leadership Team and wider staff. Additional Responsibilities as a

As a member of the staff team, the role will be expected to be prepared to contribute across a wide range of activities, accepting collective and individual responsibility, where needed and necessary. At times, this may include becoming involved with regional work, directly delivering development or sports activities or working upwards to shape the strategic direction of the organisation. All staff are expected to be organised and administratively sound, assisting others where necessary.

The activity that a staff member could become involved in includes:

• Setting strategic direction for the development of baseball and softball;

• Identifying initiatives and overseeing strategic planning and implementation;

• Raising public awareness of sporting opportunities and promoting participation in baseball and softball;

• Evaluating and monitoring activities and projects using performance indicators, including maintaining records and producing written reports;

• Attending local, regional and national meetings, seminars and conferences;

• Liaising with clubs and leagues to develop best practice in a range of areas;

• Managing resources and a budget and identifying potential opportunities for external funding;

• Maintaining links with county, regional and national sporting representatives;

• Working within specific guidelines, e.g. equal opportunities, health and safety, child protection;

• Providing technical and general articles for BSUK media as requested;

• Incorporating Equity and Child Protection into development delivery and ensuring relevant actions and targets are met;

• Offering event organisation, coaching, organisation and administration support across the organisation and the sports when appropriate and / or needed.

Job descriptions cannot be exhaustive and the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.

About You

Experience Proven experience in developing and delivering coach development programmes. Experience of developing organisational governance and systems at a local and regional level. Ability to lead and coordinate a team of staff effectively. Experience in collaborating with clubs, leagues, and coaches to achieve common developmental goals.

Proven success in developing and maintaining partnerships with various stakeholders to support sports initiatives. Experience working on development projects at an international level. Previous experience in a similar role within the sports industry. Knowledge Understanding of the challenges faced by clubs and leagues in the baseball and softball community.

Understanding of BSUK structures and programmes. Understanding of the British and international sporting landscape. Familiarity with current trends and innovations in coaching. Knowledge of sports development principles and strategies. Skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent organisational and project management abilities. Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience in managing teams or volunteers. Skilled in sports programme creation, review and development. Skilled to use modern IT. Capacity for innovative thinking and introducing new approaches to sports development.

Ability to work flexibly, under pressure, adapting to changing situations. Other A leader who can effectively develop other people's areas of work. A deep passion for and knowledge of baseball and softball. A team player, who can work well as a member of the staff team Organised and delivery focused - able to deliver against targets, based on a sound prioritisation of time and resource, with a heavy workload Honesty and diplomacy in working with others. Reliable and accountable.

Problem solver, making good decisions with a ‘can do’ attitude. Modern, enlightened and embracing of diversity. Willingness and ability to work a flexible working week including unsociable hours (evenings and some weekends) Willingness to travel nationally as required. Genuine passion for sports and a commitment to the positive impact of sports development on individuals and communities. Relevant coaching qualifications and certifications.

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