Head of Women's Performance - at Wales Lacrosse
Senior Women’s Performance Programme
Wales Women’s Lacrosse Programme is inviting applications for the Head Coach of the Senior Women’s Programme building towards World Championship in 2026.
Wales Lacrosse is:
Professional – setting high standards and expectations on and off the pitch; acting ethically and with integrity.
Dynamic – bringing positive attitudes, energy, and innovation.
Inclusive – celebrating the strength of diversity and valuing everyone involved, whatever their ambition, ability, race, beliefs, and sexual orientation.
Reports To:
Head of Women’s Performance
Responsibilities:
1. Review and set the tactical and technical direction of the Senior Women’s Programme.
2. Work closely with the Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) to instill the correct skillset to achieve the aims of the programme.
3. Plan and deliver training within the Wales Lacrosse principles of a needs led, behaviours driven programme.
4. Lead the Senior Women’s coaching team, providing guidance and support where appropriate.
5. Monitor player progress against specific criteria.
6. Maintain regular communication and collaboration with all coaches in the Wales Lacrosse Pathway to ensure continuity of delivery throughout the programme.
7. Work with the MDT to ensure high standards of player welfare are maintained.
8. Nurture an environment where coaches and players can take risks and develop their individual skills and personality.
Essential Skills/Understanding:
1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
2. Exceptional planning and monitoring skills.
3. Previous experience in leading a team of coaches and support staff.
4. Commitment to further learning and integration with Wales Lacrosse coaching vision.
5. Good understanding of Safeguarding procedures.
6. Wales Lacrosse DBS Check or have an update service.
7. First Aid for Sport.
8. Proficient in Google Suite.
9. PDS Master class - support will be provided to attain this qualification.
Desirable qualifications:
Recognised Elite level Lacrosse Coaching.
Pay/Remuneration:
Pay is calculated on an ad hoc day rate, according to attendance at training weekends; out of pocket expenses are reimbursed. Reasonable out of pocket expenses are reimbursed for attendance on tours and at events.
Applications to Maggie Hughes, Head of Women’s Performance at womens-performance@welshlacrosse.co.uk
Applications deadline: 31st January 2025
Online interviews: week commencing 3rd February 2025
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