Job Description GB Head Coach

Job Description GB Head Coach Responsible to: Responsible for: Office location: Term: Salary: Performance Director GB and England National Coaches The National Badminton Centre, Loughton, Milton Keynes, Bucks. MK8 9LA Permanent The role attracts an attractive salary and benefits package Hours: Full-time = 35.58 hours per week (however it is expected that the candidates meets the hours required to fulfil the role) Competency 4 level: Job reference: 228 Application deadline: Interviews: Important notes for applicants: 12pm Monday 14 th November 2016 Interviews will take place on the 1 st and 2 nd December 2016 at the National Badminton Centre, Milton Keynes. To apply for this vacancy please: complete our Equality & Diversity Monitoring on-line survey Please note that all candidates applying for this role are asked to submit their cv with a covering letter detailing your motivation for the role. Please provide practical examples of your coaching experience where you have delivered medal success at the pinnacle of our sport Please also provide practical examples of how you have delivered the above aligned to the Job Description and our Values. The on-line survey, is available to download from our website by following this link: www.badmintonengland.co.uk/landing.asp?section=3546&sectiontitle=application+pack&preview=1#.vw8nrc9vhbf CV s and supporting covering letters should be returned by the closing date to: Sue Froud, HR Manager Email: suefroud@badmintonengland.co.uk or Post: Badminton England, The National Badminton Centre, Bradwell Road, Milton Keynes, Bucks MK8 9LA Page 1 of 9

Role summary: Key information: The GB Head Coach leads the coaching elements of the GB World Class Performance Programme (WCPP) and England Performance Programme (EPP). In addition the GB Head Coach is responsible for directing through others the technical content of the England Talent Pathway and informing the technical content within the Coach Education system. Key Responsibilities The key management responsibility of the role is to direct a team of GB and England National Coaches in the planning and delivery of the training programme for GB and England funded players at the National Badminton Centre Key Deliverables Lead a team of National Coaches in the planning and delivery of the training and competition programme for GB and England players at the National Badminton Centre. Work closely with the Performance Director and the National Coaches to ensure the training, preparation and competition environment is conducive to being world class Direct the development of individual annual and longer term development plans for GB and England players, including establishing progressive development and performance goals. To give training, guidance and in co-operation with the National Coaches and support staff regularly assess the progress of each player on the GB and England performance programmes. Work closely with the designated Pathway Coaches to ensure that training and competition programmes for GB and England funded players, are well managed and reflective of progressive athlete development needs. Work closely with the Head of Sport Science to ensure that GB and England funded players are provided with an appropriate sport science support programme that reflects their customised development and performance objectives. In conjunction with designated Pathway Coaches and Home Country Lead Coaches provide technical guidance and support to indentify and nurture future World Class players. To gather, record and log intelligence about progress and trends amongst leading players and nations in the world to inform the ongoing development of the performance strategy for GB and England. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, monitor and review the performance of the WCPP against the agreed annual targets and milestones and contribute towards the ongoing development of the programme. Together with the Performance Director, prioritise resources towards achieving competition results and other agreed performance targets Page 2 of 9

In cooperation with the Performance Director, provide mentoring support and create education and training opportunities for the National Coaches To manage teams and provide coaching at all major international championships and other identified international tournaments. Engage with and support the Head of Coaching to ensure the content of the Coach Education system is aligned to and informed by the WCPP and EPP. Other Duties To comply with the requirements of Badminton England s staff handbook. To undertake such other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post (or as may be allocated by the P erformance Director). General information: The post-holder shares with all colleagues the responsibility to: make suggestions to improve the working environment within their area of work and Badminton England as a whole; cooperate with measures introduced to ensure there is equality of opportunity in employment and sports equity and in addition for post-holders with a management responsibility to encourage their staff to ensure that they comply with all aspects of Equal Opportunities in Employment arrangements and sports equity policies and practices comply with all aspects of Health and Safety Policy and arrangements and for postholders with a management responsibility to ensure their staff also comply. This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation. Page 3 of 9

Person Specification GB Head Coach The successful candidate will be: The successful candidate will need: An emotionally empathetic and business focussed Head Coach used to achieving results, whilst retaining full accountability for the outcomes. Highly driven and determined with a proven track record of delivering badminton players to the podium at the highest world level A Head Coach who understands the value, commitment and delivery of a World Class Performance Programme Someone who has genuine ambition and relentless drive to get the best from our current senior squad and coaches, combined with a commitment to support the establishment of a high performing talent system that can accelerate the development of or next generation of players successfully demonstrate their commitment to our values of Focus, Ambition, Courage and Teamwork To demonstrate significant class coaching experience and evidence of delivering medal success at the pinnacle of our sport. To have an in depth knowledge of the requirements of a world class environment and what it takes to win at the highest level. To be relentless in the pursuit of excellence with the energy and enthusiasm to influence and inspire those around them. To demonstrate they can develop and implement strategies including leading a team and utilising available resources. To be open minded and ambitious to personal learning and the development of others for the purpose of gaining competitive advantage. To understand the subtleties of the coach/player relationship including the boundaries required to maximise player potential whilst taking account of the philosophy of the world class system. To be analytical in approach for the purpose of ensuring, understanding and evidencing what works and why Page 4 of 9

GB HEAD COACH NATIONAL BADMINTON CENTRE Level 4 Competency Profile (Grade 6/7) Our vision at Badminton England is to: To be one of the Nation s most popular sports and consistently win medals at World, Olympic and Paralympic level This statement is a way of expressing our ambition and every member of staff, regardless of what job role, grade or location they are engaged at, has a valuable part to play in helping us work towards delivering our vision. In order to guide staff in delivering our vision we have a set of values (F.A.C.T) which outlines the qualities and behaviours that we expect all staff to display and aspire to. Our values are: Focus Ambition Courage Teamwork Our values should be present every day in our work with our customers, partners, members and each other to drive our performance and growth to enable us to achieve our vision. The tables below clearly set out how we should behave in order to demonstrate how we live our values. The tables shaded in red set out the minimum standards that are applicable to All Staff to aspire regardless of job role, grade or location and underpin the required behaviours that unite Badminton England. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE The successful candidate will: be able to evidence leading successful World Class Performance Programmes have played a key role in delivering badminton players to the podium at the highest level To demonstrate they can develop and implement strategies including leading a team and utilising available resources. To be open minded and ambitious to personal learning and the development of others for the purpose of gaining competitive advantage. To be analytical in approach for the purpose of ensuring, understanding and evidencing what works and why. have high integrity and openness combined with commitment to good governance successfully demonstrate their commitment to our values of Focus, Ambition, Courage and Teamwork Page 5 of 9

FOCUS We live FOCUS by pursuing our goals with clarity, drive and determination All Staff (All Grades) Level 2 (Grades 3 & 4) Level 3 (Grade 5) Ensures the company vision and objectives are always at the heart of decision making Prioritises time to concentrate on goals and plans work & resources accordingly Always looks for ways to make our operation more efficient and effective Always makes clear decisions and executes them with speed Works effectively and efficiently without constant supervision Regularly monitors and evaluates work to ensure that deadlines are met, proactively identifies issues which could affect progress Further develops and uses detailed plans, which set out what needs to happen, how, the required resources and by when Proactively plans, organises and monitors work not only for self, but others too Adjusts plans and schedules in good time to meet the changing priorities for themselves and others Level 4 Senior Management (Grades 6, 7 & 8) Develops, evolves and manages strategic plans to meet the vision, values and objectives of the organisation, agreeing clear responsibilities Continually evaluates self and teams progress to meet strategic aims, reviews and adjusts plans to meet changing priorities Encourages an environment where time is set aside for planning and review Makes logical, practical, and timely decisions based on sound analysis of facts and data, and knowledge of impact to the business Identifies and maintains a long-term big picture view of the future needs and opportunities for the company Develops and translates higher-level strategies into operational goals and tactics to achieve organisational objectives AMBITION We live AMBITION by striving to attain excellence with motivation and passion All Staff (All Grades) Level 2 (Grades 3 & 4) Aims high and never settles for less Constructively challenges existing procedures and practices to achieve better results Committed to going the extra mile to exceed expectations Determined and proactive to achieve outstanding results Maximizes opportunities to learn and develop new skills and proactively raises them with Line Manager Takes responsibility for training and continuous self assessment against the requirements of the role Page 6 of 9

Level 3 (Grade 5) Level 4 Senior Management (Grades 6, 7 & 8) COURAGE Actively seeks feedback on own performance and acts on it Applies learning from own and others' experience Actively identifies new areas for own personal development and regularly takes advantage of development opportunities Pursues learning in professional area of expertise, may seek knowledge in areas beyond own current area, attends professional meetings and conferences Drives execution; drives continuous improvement and delivers results We live COURAGE by having the confidence to evolve by making the right decisions for the right reasons All Staff (All Grades) Level 2 (Grades 3 & 4) Level 3 (Grade 5) Level 4 Senior Management (Grades 6, 7 & 8) Has the confidence to constructively challenge and voice opinions in pursuit of the organisations success Brings creativity and innovation to problem solving Is bold enough to modernise and make change when needed in order to improve services Looks ahead to see what could go wrong and takes preventative action Identifies causes of problems and produces new and practical solutions Accepts responsibility and responds promptly to a need for a decision Sees obstacles as challenges and enjoys overcoming them Exhibits personal commitment and acts as a role model in order to achieve team and business standards Gathers sufficient information from the most appropriate sources and evaluates options before acting Applies knowledge and anticipates important trends that could potentially impact on the company Devises and implements ongoing strategies that ensure the changing business requirements are met. Takes difficult decisions and measured risks Regularly addresses problems and successfully resolves them by clearly defining the problem, identifying the root cause and deciding on a solution which is effectively planned, implemented and measured for its success Recognises when it is time to shift strategic direction and how the company must adapt to these changes Tackles problems head-on and works to resolve them without delay; intervenes to address barriers Page 7 of 9

TEAMWORK We live TEAMWORK by understanding and respecting each others roles and being a supportive unified team All Staff (All Grades) Level 2 (Grades 3 & 4) Level 3 (Grade 5) Level 4 Senior Management (Grades 6, 7 & 8) Trusts in the knowledge and expertise of colleagues Takes every opportunity to learn about each other s roles; valuing their time and treating them with respect to maintain good working relationships Ensures our team is inspired to be the very best they can be Makes every effort to support someone when they seek assistance Communicates regularly using the most effective methods Speaks with one voice on all policies and decisions when communicating externally Always acts with integrity Influences others by communicating clearly, using facts and information available Listens, checks for understanding and uses effective questioning techniques Effectively shares ideas and information with colleagues to support their activities Delegates and/or encourages staff to make decisions to use their judgment/initiative Communicates clearly and persuasively; gains agreement and commitment from others before making decisions and recommendations Asks questions to learn more about what is being communicated, objectively considers others' views and is receptive to constructive feedback Fosters co-operation and collaborative approach. Adopts and regularly employs a range of effective impact strategies in order to persuade others through agreement and commitment that successfully meet required objectives Enhances own and company reputation by influencing decision makers inside and outside the company to achieve favourable outcomes Consults and negotiates with others when planning activities that will affect them Page 8 of 9

Line Managers: People Management This section is applicable to all Line Managers, at any grade and is in conjunction with the Values outlined in the boxes above Recruitment Attracts and hires talent, places the right people in the right roles at the right time Development Effectively develops talent to the greatest benefit of the individual and the company by: o assessing employee s learning & development needs, translating into actionable plans and providing opportunities that improve employee s capabilities to contribute to the achievement of company goals o developing others through coaching and mentoring Delegates tasks effectively to stretch and develop others by: o sharing power and authority o giving employees the responsibility and authority to achieve individual and organisational objectives Management Sets, agrees and clearly communicates responsibilities, objectives and expectations to deliver results Regularly monitors progress and holds people to account Provides timely constructive feedback to ensure that the individual and/or team remains focussed and on track Ensures that individuals get the time, resources and support needed to do their job effectively Confronts difficult people/performance issues when they occur and takes appropriate action to resolve Recognition Uses creative approaches and available resources to most effectively motivate and recognise individuals and/or teams Praises achievements and celebrates success Page 9 of 9