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Committee Roles – Coach Liaison

Overview

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

Specific activities / jobs

• Act as single Point of Contact for Coaches, and be the Coaching representative / liaison into the Committee and represent coaches’ needs to the Training Coordinator & 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 BTF 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.

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.

Running Coaches & Triathlon Coaches - Work with Running and Tri coaches to ensure sessions are held regularly, in suitable locations, and meet members’ needs. Highlight any issues to Training Coordinator and/or 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 Training Coordinator and/or Committee.

Club Cycles & Club Swims - Work with Swim & Cycle coordinators and coaches to ensure sessions are held regularly, in suitable locations with qualified coaches, and meet members’ needs. Highlight any issues to Training Coordinator and/or Committee.

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

• Training & Fitness rep to ensure the right number of coaches are recruited, certified and placed appropriately
• Competition and Team Events rep to ensure coached sessions are targeted at Serpentine 'A' races

Sub-roles

• Running coaches
  
• Track & Field coaches
• Tri coaches
• Swimming coaches
• Cycling coaches