Head Coach of Beach National Team, Men's

Job Type Part-time Description

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Position Description

Within this per diem position the Head Coach of the Men’s Beach National Team will be responsible for coaching the Men’s Beach National Team, helping to develop individual players to compete at the sport’s highest levels. Manage the daily high-performance requirements of the national team players and staff within training and competition environments. 

The candidate will be responsible for guiding the team through multiple domestic camps, as well as creating individual training programs, in preparation for regional and international tournament competitions. The Beach National Team’s ultimate goal should be qualifying for and competing at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. 

Context of the Head Coach of the Beach National Team:

• Works to support the leaders of the ENT Department
• Supports the goals and initiatives of the ENT Program
• Prepares Beach National Team to perform at the highest level
• Contributes to the long-term vision and policy of the Federation

Purpose of the Head Coach of the Beach National Team:

• Lead the National Team Camps for the Beach National Team
• Lead remote training opportunities and individual training programs
• Work the leadership of ENT on all program areas (i.e. including player identification/contracts, scheduling, session design/delivery, budgeting,)
• Work collaboratively with the ENT development managers on all program areas (i.e. player enhancement, education, scouting and program development)
• Contribute to the development of a strategic plan to accelerate the development of ENT programs and players
• Identify, support and develop resources required to fulfill the strategic requirements of the ENT. 

Primary Responsibilities 

Head Coach of the Beach National Team:

• Contribute directly to ENT Development Manager programing when required
• Support the creation and delivery of specialized coach education courses across ENT disciplines
• Manage per diem staff on the build up to and during training and competition
• Support club and player development at all levels of the game, including helping to facilitate competitive opportunities within each discipline at a local, regional and national level. 
• Link with key partners and providers to raise awareness leading to player identification via soccer specific and non-soccer settings
• Support the creation and delivery of a talent identification matrix across disciplines
• Identify key providers for the delivery of presentations and/or coaching clinics to raise awareness and identify participants for ENT program
• Contribute to the other sporting ENT programs (projects, initiatives, calls, meetings, camps, courses, events, etc.)
• Communicate and interact with stakeholders from membership, media, donors, sponsors, etc., as assigned
• Build mutually beneficial relationships with Professional Clubs, DA, Non-DA Clubs, College and staff working within the game
• Assist with other program duties as assigned including, but not exclusive to, coaching other ENT National Teams out with your core area

Tasks and Duties of the Head Coach of the Beach National Team:

• Lead and coach the Beach National Team at domestic, regional and international competitions
• Design and implement a Beach Soccer