Club Team Manager Course

                                                                                                                                  Douglas, Co. Cork  (venue TBC)

                   Saturday 7th November

                            10am - 4pm

 

 

    Purpose

To provide a clear & structured pathway for new and existing team managers in Irish swimming and to increase the number of suitably qualified and up to date team managers. Any individual who is considering acting in the capacity of club team manager is recommended to attend this course.

 

     Aim

v      To provide the basic skills necessary to become and develop as a team manager at club level, with an overall aim of promoting an efficient, friendly and safe environment for swimmers.

v      To provide a base for future development as a team manager at further levels.

 

       Format

 All candidates must have completed a 4 hour child protection and awareness course prior to the start of the team manager programme. The programme consists of one training day and

 also requires candidates to have completed logbook entries, organised 2 club events (e.g. club gala or training trip abroad) and to have written 2 team manager reports – all within one year    of the training day.  

 

   Content

v      Role and Responsibility of the Team Manager

v      Introduction to Good Practice

v      Long Term Athlete Development

v      Administration and Planning

v      Evaluation of Events

v      Related Issues - First Aid issues, Nutrition

v      Additional Matters - dealing with groups

v      Personal Development - Communication & Team Building

v      Crisis Management

 

       Entry Requirements

Candidates must:

v      Be 18 years old or over.

v      4 hour child welfare course complete.

 

 

       Sign Up:

       To register, please send registration fee along with candidate name(s) before Friday 30th October.

       Chantal Gibney, Swim Ireland, Sport HQ, 13 Joyce Way, Park West, Dublin 12. Places on the course will not be confirmed until payment has been received.

 

 

 

       Cost

Euro 45 (includes the cost of the training day, tutor delivery, assessment fee and all resource materials)

       Cheques: please make payable to 'Swim Ireland' only.

                

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kind Regards

 

Chantal Gibney

Education and Development Officer

Swim Ireland

 

Sport HQ, 13 Joyce Way, Parkwest, Dublin 12

 

M: + 353 86 3817933

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E:  edo2@swimireland.ie

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