Club Coach Coordinator Roles & Responsibilities
A club coach coordinator should:
- Be the main point of contact at the club for the RFU Coaching Department
- Be the contact at the club for all club coaches
- Have a clear understanding of the RFU coaching structure and available courses
- Actively promote all RFU coaching courses (Qualification, Foundation and CPD)
- Consider the implementation of a Club Coaching Development Plan.
- Identify club coaching needs and liaise with CB Coaching Committees, Community Rugby Coaches and Club Coach Developer for the delivery of specific foundation courses and CPD courses at the club
- Identify personnel for Coach Developer Training
- Assist the game in gathering information and reporting on playing development projects
Club Coach Coordinator Training
Club Coach Coordinators are expected to attend one meeting per year, which will cover:
- Understanding of role and responsibilities
- Knowledge of courses and procedures
- Understanding of the importance of coach development
- How to create a club coaching development plan
- How to identify specialist coaches and benefits for the club
- How to identify a Coach Developer and benefits for the club
There is also a quarterly newsletter dedicated to CCCs, previous issues of which can be viewed below.