2014 World University Championships

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1 2014 World University Championships Team Manager Job Description - Karate 2014 World University Championships Job Description Karate Team Manager

2 2014 World University Championships Team Manager Job Description - Karate Job Description: The job description of the Team Manager shall include but not be limited to: Pre Games Acting as the main point of contact for the Student Sport Ireland office; Liaison with the National Governing Bodies where appropriate in conjunction with the SSI Office; The collation of nomination forms, Certificates of Academic Eligibility, and all relevant paperwork as required by the SSI office; Travel arrangements in conjunction with the SSI office; Being familiar with the National Governing Body s Doping Regulations / Policy; Ultimate responsibility for the behaviour, conduct and well being of the team at the Championship. It will be required that a squad specific Code of Conduct is developed and adhered to. This must be approved by SSI; Responsible for the drafting and submission to SSI for adoption of the athlete selection criteria; Responsible for the co-ordination of competitor selection - final responsibility for selection sits with the SSI High Performance Committee. On Site Responsible for the discipline and behaviour of the team, including Chairing Disciplinary Hearings as outlined in the Code of Conduct; Present passports to Headquarters staff upon arrival in Athletes Village; Arrange all required transportation of the team to practices and competitions through the Headquarters and or the Organising Committee s transportation desk; Regularly check with the Organising Committee s technical desks for the latest information, practice schedules and competition schedules; Attend all Technical Meetings; Ensure team members attend special functions (where possible); Ensure team members adhere to dress code around the Athletes Village and for special occasions; Ensure protocol is observed within the specific sport i.e. exchange of gifts, pins, banners. Post Games Responsible for producing a comprehensive post championship report within 1 month of the event. Person Specification (sports specific) but shall include: The personal profile sets out the skills, knowledge and experience needed to carry out the job. An understanding of both the domestic and international university karate; Outstanding organisational and communication skills; Effective leader with a proven track record of successfully leading teams and/or groups; Experience in developing and executing a logistics plan for teams and/or groups ideally this will include managing sports teams; Has a can do attitude, focusing on solutions to problems; Effective administrator who has experience producing planning documents and reports Remuneration This is an honorary position no salary or honorarium will be paid to the postholder. Tenure of Post The appointment will be for the duration of the 2014 World University Championships.

3 2014 World University Championships Team Manager Job Description - Karate Application Process Please complete the relevant nomination form and return: One completed softcopy via to ciaran@studentsport.ie One completed hardcopy form countersigned by a representative of any one of the following organisations: o SSI Member Institutions o National Governing Body for Sport (ROI / NI) o Irish Student Sport Governing Body The deadline for receipt of applications is noon, Friday, 4 th April. SSI will consider all applications received by the due date and may call on short-listed candidates for an interview. (Costs of attending interview will be met by the candidate). All queries can be directed to Ciarán O hiarnáin, Development Manager via at ciaran@studentsport.ie or by telephone at

4 GUIDELINES FOR TEAM MANAGERS AND HEAD COACHES. This Draft: October 2013

5 GUIDELINES FOR TEAM MANAGERS AND HEAD COACHES. Student Sport Ireland is the governing body of third level sport in Ireland representing over thirty third level educational institutions from throughout the island. The institutes are represented on the SSI Board and its various committees and working groups by Sports Officers and Administrators and student elected representatives. SSI s mission is to promote and develop third level sport in Ireland. The Association is affiliated to the International University Sports Federation (FISU), the international governing body for university sport, which runs World University Championship events and the multisport World University Games during alternate years. To this end, the SSI High Performance Committee endeavors to provide the opportunity for high performance Irish student athletes and players to participate at the highest possible level within the student sport structure. All parties involved in sending a delegation agree that: 1. The standard of the World University Championships is very high, and that only those of proven ability or with the perceived potential should be considered; 2. All eligible students should be identified as early as possible after the appointment of managers and coaches; 3. SSI ratifies all selection decisions; Nomination and Selection of a Manager and/or a Head Coach. SSI will invite all of those listed below to nominate a Manager/Head Coach for SSI teams that may represent Ireland at FISU Events. All SSI member institutes; The Irish Universities / Colleges Governing Body of a respective sport; The National Governing Bodies of a respective sport; The Northern Ireland Governing Body of a respective sport. The nominations received will be discussed, and a selection made, by the SSI High Performance Committee. The Role of a Manager / Head Coach Initial Meeting: The SSI High Performance Committee may request that the appointed Manager / Head Coach meet with the Committee to discuss her/his role for the World University Championships. Nomination and Selection of Student Competitors: All eligible student athletes should be considered for selection. The Manager / Head Coach will invite all of the above mentioned organisations to nominate athletes within the FISU and SSI Eligibility Rules (refer to SSI web site). The Manager / Head Coach will then put their short listed athletes / players, along with all necessary information (completed eligibility form, personal bests, achievements, regional, national and international rankings, current form, etc.) forward to SSI for ratification. If those nominated are considered to be not of appropriate standard for these world class events, it may well be that they will not be ratified. SSI Guidelines for Managers and Coaches Page 2 of 3 Updated October 2013

6 Qualification Standards for Nomination: While the Manager / Head Coach and other organisations will have an input, SSI will ratify the qualifying standards which will apply for the nomination of participating athletes, or wherever objective standards can be applied. Irish Inter-College and Inter-Varsity Championships: It is essential that the Manager / Head Coach should be present at these events as part of the selection procedure. Accommodation With the exception of referees / judges, all delegation officials are required to be resident in the Athletes Village during the Games. Uniforms & Sports Gear: All SSI delegations are required to use the SSI logo on sports clothing and uniforms used during the FISU Games / Championships. The Manager / Head Coach should liaise with the SSI office regarding this aspect. Financing the SSII Delegation: The SSI Treasurer will manage Championship funds. SSI work closely with the NGB for each individual sport in respect of participation in FISU events. Irish Sports Council High Performance funding is now directed through the National Governing Bodies High Performance plans for each year. The balance of funding must be secured from the following sources. Athletes and Officials College / University; College / University Governing Body of a respective sport; National Governing Body of a respective sport; Fundraising events; Business Sponsorship and Personal Contributions from those travelling Reports: All officials are requested to complete reports, to be submitted to SSI office immediately following the delegations return, under the following headings: Selection of athletes Training / Preparation Accreditation Travel Accommodation Competition Venue, Organisation, Standard Full Official Results Individual Performances Financial Statement Recommendations for future participation and conclusion. Contact For further information please contact Student Sport Ireland. SSI Guidelines for Managers and Coaches Page 3 of 3 Updated October 2013