Coaches Responsibilities

The Coach has a key role in developing the whole person by ensuring that playing rugby at Norths is an enjoyable and rewarding experience for the player. He will take every opportunity to talk to and listen to the players when balancing the needs of the individual and the team. The Coach must never lose sight of the importance of his leadership in establishing and achieving the team goals.

The objectives of our coaches are:

1. To understand the Norths mission statement and demonstrate these values in the way they conduct themselves and coach their team.
2. Show a interest in the development of players by regularly watch the grade below and\or Colts teams.
3. To maintain and build the team and therefore club player base by recruiting suitable players from outside the club for their team.
4. To ensure that all Norths players who have registered and paid their fees have the opportunity to play a game.
5. To provide regular feedback to players, especially when a player has been dropped to a lower grade.
6. To take responsibility for their own education and qualifications, by ensuring that their Smart Rugby profile is up to date and commencing study towards either a level 1 or 2 coaching qualification.

The Coach is responsible for:

1. Structured and planned training sessions.
2. Preparation of the players for playing rugby.
3. Development and structure of the team game plan.
4. Communicating the game plan to the players.
5. Developing each players potential.
6. Encouraging excellence in execution.
7. Providing positive feedback and post game analysis to the players.
8. Player recruitment and retention.
9. Adherence to player selection guidelines.
10. Communication with players when moved between teams. (both up and down)
11. Building and maintaining team morale.

  

Manager Responsibilities

The Manager is the Coaches assistant in all things related to team administration and logistics. They supports the Coach in achieving the team goals, and also support the club in achieving its goals requiring player participation.

The Manager is responsible for:

• GENERAL

1. Organising necessary team support to ensure the smooth running of the team.
2. Support the coach in matters relating to a players welfare.
3. Understanding and assisting players with completing the club player registration & fee payment processes.
4. Communicate club news and information especially responsibilities to attend up-coming functions.
5. Ensure the team performs any scheduled home game volunteer duties. ie raffles, BBQ’s, canteen, etc.
6. Active participation in team or club management meetings.
7. Assisting the Registrar or Rugby Manager in specific matters relating to player registration and insurance.
8. Compiling and submitting team lists for team management, competition management and social media.
9. Compiling the team report for the Annual Report in a timely manner.
10. Ensuring that all players attend the end of season Presentation Night.
11. The security team equipment and\or club equipment. (jerseys, balls, water bottles, hit shields, cones).
12. Awareness of competition rules and supporting the coach to operate within them.

• PRE-GAME \ PRE-TRAINING

1. Advising coaches if any players are know to be unavailable for training or game.
2. Ensuring players are aware of game day time and location.
3. Ensuring equipment requirements are available and ready, inc jerseys, balls, water bottles, hit shields, marker ​cones, etc
4. Organising sideline or bench players to run water out and linesman duties.
5. Submitting team list via Rugby Xplorer for competition management. (After training each Thursday)

• POST-GAME \ POST-TRAINING

1. Manage QRU game day reporting for all halftime, fulltime and post-game requirements.  (Premier team only)
2. Submitting completed and signed game team sheets to Club registrar immediately after the game. (Photo to registrar)
3. Collect all team jerseys from players and wash them ready for next game.
4. Collection and storage of all team equipment including jerseys, balls, water bottles, hit shields, marker cones, etc
5. Attending to any injured player and ensuring that injured players receive the best possible and most appropriate treatment. 
6. For seriously injured player following to ensure safe transportation to further treatment and\or home.
7. Recording and collating team Best & Fairest points and communicating them to the designated Club contact.
8. Make contact with all injured players in the following week to confirm status and advise coach of serious injuries.