The Atlantic team is seeking an experienced and innovative individual for the position of Head Coach, for the team representing Atlantic Canada in the Americas Championship.
In September 2009 the Atlantic team will play three fixtures against the other Canadian franchises with the top two qualifiers continuing on to the finals in October. All schedule details will be released by the IRB in the near future. The home base for the team is St. John’s, Newfoundland.
The Head Coach will work closely with the Atlantic High Performance Program and its officer Simon Blanks. As this competition is an integral pathway to the National Senior Men’s team, the successful applicant will also be in regular contact with the Rugby Canada High Performance Director and National Team Coach.
The following is a list of criteria the ideal candidate will exhibit:
- Appropriate current experience of coaching at high performance level.
- Current Coaching accreditation (NCCP or an internationally recognized equivalent).
- Commitment to the total program and help in the development of the game.
-A record of success as a high performance coach.
-Law knowledge – has an understanding of the laws of the game.
- People management and leadership attributes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Appropriate ambassadorial qualities.
- A record of functioning as a team member.
- A history of performing in situations that require self leadership and initiative.
- Ability to work independently and in accordance with policy and procedure guidelines.
- A professional attitude and approach to developing as a coach.
- Ability to analyze performances – both coaches and players.
- Ability to provide feedback to players – written and verbal feedback.
- Ability to use video as a coaching tool.
- Computer literacy.
If you are the Coach to lead this program, please submit your application by Friday, March 27, 2009.
Please submit applications to the attention of:
Rick Graham
General Manager
3 Mount Batten Drive.
St. John’s, NL
A1A 3X6
Rick.Graham@cibc.com
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