TEAM MANAGER

Role Descriptor

PURPOSE

Ensure that all athletes are able to participate in a safe and positive environment through working alongside team staff to deliver a well-organised, appropriate and effective experience.

MAIN FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

  • To liaise with coaches and other team staff attending competitions / camps
  • To arrange all team travel and travel itineraries
  • To arrange accommodation and meals (consider dietary requirements)
  • To provide a point of contact for all team members
  • To attend pre and post meet briefings
  • To inform parents and athletes of all details regarding the meet / camp
  • To be responsible for all team members whilst travelling or living away
  • To ensure that all compliance is met for meets and travel overseas (PVGs, international permits, medical consent forms, risk assessments etc)
  • To be point of contact for parents/club and organisation staff
  • To be point of contact for public relations, and pass team results onto relevant media groups when necessary

SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

  • Good organisation and communication skills
  • Reliable & trustworthy
  • Approachable & friendly
  • Motivator & problem solver
  • Patient

REQUIREMENTS

  • PVG Scheme Membership
  • Complete a self-declaration
  • Be a member of Scottish Swimming
  • Sign and adhere to the relevant Code of Conduct
  • Attend appropriate training

TRAINING AND SUPPORT

  • Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport Workshop (renewable every 3 years)
  • Club Team Manager Workshop
  • Scottish Swimming Team Manager Workshop
  • Online Team Manager Community on Hive Learning