The British Softball Federation is seeking applications for the positions of Head Coach and Team Manager for the GB Under-16 Men’s Fastpitch Softball Team.
The team, which finished fourth in the European Under-16 Men’s Championship in 2023, plans to compete in that same Championship in 2025 in Czechia, and will be building and preparing the squad during 2024.
The Federation is looking for a Head Coach who will continue to take the GB Under-16 Men’s Fastpitch Team programme in the direction established over the past few years, with the emphasis on selecting, training and playing British-based players. However, overseas-based players with a British passport or the eligibility to acquire one are still welcome to trial for the team.
Anyone applying for the Head Coach position who is based outside the UK will be expected to travel to Britain on a regular basis to work with players and to maintain and develop links between the GB Under-16 Team and the GB Under-18, Under-23 and Senior Men’s Team programmes.
Head Coach
The main responsibilities for the Head Coach of a GB National Team, working in conjunction with the Team Manager and other staff, are to:
- Design and oversee annual player trials and selections.
- Plan and oversee team training and competition in years where there is no European Championship.
- Plan and oversee team training and camps in years where the team is competing in a European Championship.
- Lead the team and staff at competitions.
- Play a leading role in post-competition reviews.
- Work in conjunction with other National Team programmes and coaches to maintain a consistent philosophy and approach throughout GB Softball.
- Maintain consistent communication with players and staff throughout each year to maintain programme unity and continuity.
Team Manager
GB Softball Team Managers work as part of a staff group that includes the Head Coach, Assistant Coaches and team medical personnel.
Primary duties include:
- Acting as the centre for team communications to and from players and staff.
- Setting and managing the team’s budget for overseas competitions and providing post-tour accounts.
- Organising logistics for overseas tours (flights, accommodation, meals, local transport, laundry etc) in conjunction with BSUK Performance Programme Coordinator Shelley Robinson.
- Organising team uniforms, clothing and equipment (with support from the BSUK Performance Programme Coordinator).
- Managing all aspects of team logistics while on tour.
Conditions
All staff positions on GB National Teams are voluntary; no one is paid a salary or fee. However, costs for staff members are fully covered when a national team goes abroad for competition, and expenses connected with training and competition in the UK can be claimed if necessary.
Further information and references will be required and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in person or electronically as circumstances allow.
How to apply
Anyone interested in applying for the position of GB Under-16 Men’s Team Head Coach or Team Manager should complete the application form on this link: https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1RdvHcAE_TCyJ0WD7ZqwHjwf7232.
Any questions about the position should be sent to BSF National Teams Officer Dr Alice Hunter.
The deadline for applying for these positions is midnight on Friday 5 January 2024.