Current Roleholder: Phillip Whettlock
E-mail: coaching@queensburyrc.co.uk
The coaching coordinator will set up a vibrant coaching structure, to assist athletes to improve their performances; arrange mentors to support coaches to progress to the level they aspire to; and recruit new coaches.
Person specification
It is desirable for a Coaching Coordinator to be:
- As highly qualified as possible – preferably ‘Level 2’ or above, or new ‘athletics coach’ qualification
- Willing to be UK Athletics CRB checked
Typical responsibilities:
A Coaching Coordinator, with the support of the club committee, has the responsibility to:
- Set up an appropriate coaching structure for the club, based on its’ size and focus
- Identify any gaps in the structure
- Resolve gaps by encouraging coach development within the club
- Hold coach sub-committee meetings or forums to discuss coaching issues
- Keep up to date with the new UKA Coach Education Programme
- Advise coaches, and potential coaches, when and where appropriate coach education courses are taking place
- Liaise with the England Athletics regional development manager to request courses in your club or Network of clubs based on need
- Liaise with your club welfare officer to ensure all coaches are CRB checked and aware of the new vetting and barring procedures
- Develop links with coaching coordinators in neighbouring clubs and share good practice
