1. Unit 5: Task 1
I’m going to design and present for the assistant coaches that describes and explains the roles, responsibilities and skills of sports coaches.

2. ROLES

3. Innovator Fresh ideas Quick thinking
Application of creative ideas – to motivate + encourage
Innovator across physical fitness, skills, technical application, psychological issues, tactics, match play + training.

4. Friend Need a rapport between coach and athlete Listener Supporter
Shoulder to cry on
Reliable
Honest

5. Role model To respect, inspire and motivate
Aspire to their standard of play and their competitive achievements
Setting ethical and moral standards

6. Manager Friendly Matches Training Venues Sponsors Transport Finance
Accommodation
Media

7. RESPONSIBILITIES

8. Health and safety First aid Area of play Equipment Risk assessments

9. Equal opportunities
Race
Gender
Religion
Ethnicity

10. Knowledge of coaching environment
Outdoor pitches
Indoor pitches
Sports hall
Astroturf
Indoor courts

11. Legal obligations
Provide care
Duty of care
Child protection
Insurance

12. SKILLS

13. Communication
Non verbal
In verbal
Eye contact
Body language
Listener

14. Organisation
Time keeping
Logbook
SMART Targets
Equipment

15. Problem solving
Participants
Equipment
Facility
Opponents
Transport

16. Time management
Organised
Timing
Planning
Managing