Development Coach

February 2, 2025

Role: England Development Coach

Responsible To: England Manager
This is a voluntary position

About Us:
The England Development was relaunched last year with a renewed focus on nurturing the next generation of talented players. This effort culminated in our first-ever Development Team competing at the WEC, where they proudly secured a medal in the mixed category. We are incredibly proud of the rapid growth in our development pipeline, which has already seen many players progress into our senior squad. Building on this success, we are committed to strengthening this pathway, providing opportunities for athletes to thrive in dodgeball and achieve their full potential.

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Role Overview:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced coach to support the training of our development teams. You will play a key role in delivering structured sessions, enhancing technical ability, fostering a positive team culture, and supporting the holistic development of our athletes both on and off the court.

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Key Responsibilities:

Coaching and Development:

Deliver high-quality training sessions focused on skill development, game tactics, fitness, and teamwork.
Identify and nurture individual talents, tailoring coaching to support diverse player needs and abilities.
Monitor and assess player progress through regular feedback and development plans.
To make up part of the selection committee for your squad demonstrating professionalism, confidentiality, and fairness of treatment.
To follow the England Coaching Standards.

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Academy Operations:

Collaborate and work in partnership with the other coaches in the set up.
Ensure training sessions align with the academy’s goals and England Dodgeball’s long-term development pathways.

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Player Support:

Provide mentorship and guidance to players, fostering confidence, resilience, and sportsmanship.
Promote athlete well-being, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.

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Administration and Compliance:

Maintain accurate training records, attendance, and player evaluations.
To design written session plans accessible to the Manager
Ability to understand and deal with sensitive and confidential matters that may rise from players. Then dealing with these in an empathic manner and directing them to the relevant policies and processes.
To attend regular meetings with the England staff or coaching team to discuss tactics, training and any other business.
Represent the academy positively at tournaments, events, and workshops.
Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety, and other relevant policies and procedures.

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Qualifications

Essential

Safeguarding training (this may be organised after applying for the role)
British Dodgeball Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Dodgeball (this may be organised after applying for the role).
Emergency first aid training (this may be organised after applying for the role)
Enhanced Criminal Records Check (this may be organised after applying for the role)
To undertake any other training that this role requires.

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Desirable

British Dodgeball Level 3 coaching qualification
Current valid driving license or can make travel arrangements to get to training.

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Knowledge and abilities

Understanding of dodgeball, skills and tactics (training may be given to the right candidate)
Experience of coaching dodgeball, tutoring or working in an educational role, or experience of working in a leadership position within a dodgeball-specific organisation such as a member club.
Understanding of the WDBF and EDF rules.
Ability to be consistently punctual for training
Ability to work using your own initiative and to work as part of the wider team
Ability to assess candidates in line with England’s standards
Flexibility to travel and work evenings/weekends as required.

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Person Specification:

Essential Skills and Experience:

Proven coaching experience, ideally working with young athletes aged 16-24.
Sound knowledge of dodgeball rules and tactics.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate.
Experience developing and delivering structured training plans.
A commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and player well-being.

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