Climbing New Zealand is seeking applications from people interested in the position of New Zealand Youth Team (NZYT) Head Coach for 2020/21.
This position is for a 2-year term, subject to review following the 2020 WYCH.
Successful applicant must be available to travel to the Youth World Champs to be held in Voronezh (Russia) 23-31 August 2020. Applicants may, in addition, be asked to travel to events in Australia and New Caledonia in which NZ Youth Team athletes are competing.
Please refer to the Job Descriptions below for further information.
Please note there is no remuneration attached to this position, however travel and accommodation costs will be incorporated with the team travel and reimbursement of expenses relating to these positions will be made by CNZ.
Parents/guardians, or any person who has a direct family relationship (including relationship partners) with any NZYT member may not be considered for this position.
Application closing date: Jan 7th 2020
Interviews will follow and CNZ will aim to confirm appointments as soon as practicable.
Position Title: NZ Youth Team Head Coach
Reports to: NZYT Manager
Functional Relationships: CNZ Executive Committee
CNZ Management Committee
NZYT Managers and Assistant Coaches
NZYT Members, Parents/Guardians and Coaches
Staff Responsibilities Nil
Position Summary
This position is responsible for creating the environment for the 2020/21 NZYT which will enable NZYT to achieve to the highest level possible.
Type:
This is a non-funded position for a two-year term with review after WYCH 2020.
| Key Objectives | Performance Indicators |
| Relationship Management and Communications | Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and communications with: NZYT members and parents/guardians Individual Members’ Coaches Other NZYT Management CNZ Management Committee |
| Logistics Management | Facilitates training opportunities for NZYT members Facilitates training opportunities for other NZ coaches Actively involved in Selection Event/s for World Youth Championships and Oceania Championships |
Attributes
| Technical Expertise Excellent people skills Proven competition climbing coaching record Proven Youth Coaching Experience Excellent knowledge of IFSC Climbing Regulations |
| Communication and Relationship skills Experienced and effective in relating to and communicating with young people Maintains effective relationships with individual NZYT members’ coaches Promotes a credible image and inspires confidence Actively shares information, ideas and experience Works to build trusting relationships with stakeholders Treats people with respect and courtesy Brings conflict into the open and facilitates resolution Encourages the expression of differing and opposing views |
| Decision making Skills Works effectively with others to solve problems Effectively balances key priorities when making decisions Reads the situation and carefully considers problems before making a decision Consults, when possible, with relevant stakeholders before taking action |
| Accountability Takes personal responsibility for achieving desired outcomes Reinforces Climbing NZ values and leads by example Supports and advocates Climbing NZ’s position on all issues Acts ethically and with integrity Leads by example, practices cooperation, self-control, respect for others, and maintains high standards of performance, behaviour, language and dress amongst athletes. |
| Leading and Motivating Motivates and inspires athletes to achieve optimal performance Promotes a positive attitude towards change Encourages teamwork and cooperation Promotes and models a strong team focus  |
David Sanders
President Climbing New Zealand
www.climbing.nz +64273737336
