EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TO COACH A WAIKATO TOUCH REPRESENTATIVE TEAM FOR THE 2024-25 SEASON

Expressions of interest are being sought for the coaching staff for the upcoming season. Please see below for expectations of your role as a coach.

• Must be available for the entire season (or have a plan in place should you be absent from any of those commitments ie: trainings, tournaments etc)
• Must agree to the Coaches code of Conduct
• Must agree to undergo police vetting
• Must attend set workshops provided by Waikato Touch Association
• Must provide us with your coaching philosophy and your plan for the season

COACHING APPOINTMENT TIMELINE IS AS FOLLOWS

• Youth (U16-U18) and Nationals (Opens & Masters) applications will close on Monday 22nd July 2042
• Youth (U16-U18)  and Nationals (Opens and Masters) checks and interviews will take place from 29th July 2024
• Junior coaching interviews will take place afterwards with the emphasis of a majority of our coaches being appointed by the end of August.
• Trials will take place in October/November (Dates to be advised)

For each of the age grades please see requirements for your coaching role.

Junior (U10s-U14s)

• Minimum Foundation coaching course or working towards one.
• At least 1 year coaching experience with a similar age grade to the role you’re expressing your interest for.
• For new coaches, we require you to attend a couple of trainings of a seasoned coach as well as take notes from inside their sub box for your own development.
• We encourage you play touch throughout the season (even in a social aspect) to develop tactical skills

JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS

• U10 Boys, U10 Girls
• U12 Boys, U12 Girls
• U14 Boys, U14 Girls, U14 Mixed

YOUTH NATIONALS (U16s-U18s)

• Minimum Development coaching course or working towards one. (MUST BE REGISTERED TO ATTEND ONE BEFORE THE FIRST TRIAL TAKES PLACE) 
• At least 3 years coaching experience with a similar age group to the role you're expressing your interest for.
• For new coaches, we require you to attend a couple of trainings of a seasoned coach as well as take notes from inside their sub box for your own development. We also request that you have coaching experience at an IPS level
• We encourage you play touch throughout the season (even in a social aspect) to encourage tactical skills.

YOUTH NATIONALS TEAMS

• U16 Boys, U16 Boys Development, U16 Girls, U16 Girls Development, U16 Mixed
• U18 Boys, U18 Girls, U18 Mixed

OPENS, MASTERS NATIONALS (U21s-O55s)

• Minimum Development coaching course or working towards one. (MUST BE REGISTERED TO ATTEND ONE BEFORE THE FIRST TRIAL TAKES PLACE). We also encourage you to complete a Performance Coaching Course.
• At least 3 years coaching experience with a similar age group to the role you're expressing your interest for.
• We encourage you play touch throughout the season (even in a social aspect) to encourage tactical skills.

YOUTHS, OPENS MASTERS TEAMS

• U21 Mens, U21 Womens, U21 Mixed
• Mens 30s, Mens 35s, Mens 40s, Mens 45s, Mens 50s
• Womens 27s, Womens 35s, Womens 40s