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Committee – Coaching (running and athletics) 

Overview

Acts as the “voice” of the Coaching Staff to the rest of the committee. Responsible for ensuring that quality training sessions are being held as planned, and needs or issues are highlighted to the committee.

Specific activities / jobs

• Act as single point of contact for running coaches
• Be the coaching representative / liaison into the committee
• Represent coaches’ needs to the committee with the intent to enable all coaches to offer the best possible training sessions.
• Keep information on training and fitness sessions, our coaches, and other relevant info up to date on the website.
• Keep up to date with UKA and England Athletics coaching standards.
• Ensure the club has adequate coaches on staff, and succession plan by assisting new and existing coaches e.g. coaching pathway, jog leader courses, first aid training, etc.
• Organise the Marathon and other running related seminars 
• Last Half of the London Marathon training run

General duties and responsibilities

A key aspect is liaising between all Serpentine coaches and the committee, always with a view to deliver the best possible opportunities to SRC members. Equally it is paramount to ensure all relevant parties are kept informed of new developments.

Coaches - Work with coaches to ensure sessions are held regularly, in suitable locations, and meet members’ needs. Highlight any issues to the Committee. Try to develop common goals and key races

Track and Field - Work with team captains and T&F coaches to ensure sessions are held regularly, in suitable locations, and meet members’ needs. Highlight any issues to the committee.

Health & Safety - Ensure all training activities are conducted in a safe and professional environment, with the health and safety guidelines set out by the SRC and other governing bodies observed at all times.

Committee links

• Competition and Team Events rep to ensure coached sessions are targeted at Serpentine 'A' races
• Triathlon Coach Liaison for running aspects of triathlon training and sessions
• Club Runs and Mentoring rep to ensure Wednesday Nights and Saturday Mornings are meeting the training needs of members

Sub-roles

• Running coaches
• Track & Field coaches
• Last Half of the London Marathon organiser(s)