High Performance Coach Opportunities

Following a review of its current model, Squash New Zealand has made the decision to re-structure the way in which its High Performance Junior Programme is staffed in 2014.  As a result, two new roles have been created which will involve an increased number of hours working within the programme, and empower the successful coaches with more leadership responsibility. These roles are:

• High Performance Junior Boys Coach
• High Performance Junior Girls Coach

The two roles will work closely to lead the delivery of the National Development Squad programme as well as providing assistance to the High Performance Coach in the delivery of World Junior Squad activity.  Please see below for more information, including role descriptions.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Working alongside the High Performance Coach in the planning of all National Development Squad activity,
• Leading the delivery of all National Development Squad activity,
• Providing player reports and feedback to National Development Squad members,
• Maintaining regular contact with National Development Squad members, their parents and their coaches,
• Assisting in the delivery of World Junior Squad activity,
• Coaching and Managing New Zealand junior squads at selected overseas events
• Providing monthly reports to Squash New Zealand

Squash New Zealand believes that the benefits of creating these roles are:

• Empowering coaches with more leadership and responsibility within the programme
• More contact and support for junior squad members
• Consistency in coaching styles and philosophy’s for players progressing through National Development to World Junior Squads
• More clarity in the team responsible for delivering the High Performance Junior Programme

In addition to the roles outlined above, there will continue to be opportunities for coaches working at high performance level to be involved in the High Performance Junior programme.  Coaches will continue to be invited to fill specialist roles and cover at particular camps on an ad hoc basis. While not all camps will require additional coaches, the importance of continued engagement with coaches working at high performance level is recognised.

Further Information:

• Job Description Boys Coach
• Job Description Girls Coach
• Junior Boys Coach 2014 Application Form
• Junior Girls Coach 2014 Application Form

Applications need to be sent to michael@squashnz.co.nz by Friday 18 October.