Job Description – Members for Technical Panel Surf Coach: Progression Award
There has never been a more exciting time to be part of the growth and development of surfing’s National Governing Body as we strive to create a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation with the needs of the surfer and surfing community at the heart of all we do.
We see great coaching as a fundamental building block in the development of surfing, both as a completive and lifestyle sport. Through a substantial consultation with coaches, coach developers and surf schools we created a new vision for surf coaching in England (See our review here) and we are embarking on the development of a series of Surfing England coaching awards.
As part of this process, Surfing England is delighted to be opening positions for a new Technical Panel in the next phase of our development, of the new series of our Instructor/Coach Qualifications. Previous members can apply. The aim of this panel is to input into, review and steer the design specifically of the new ‘Surf Coach: Progression’ Award, for coaching of intermediate surfers. The start point of scope of this award sits immediately at the highest skill level of the beginner surfer customer, instructed by a Surfing England Instructor – Recreation. It needs to cater for all levels of surfing customer right up to where we deem the start point for our future ‘performance’ surfing award.
Surfing England is approaching experts to develop this new award, and their work will then be presented to the technical panel through the Surfing England lead coaching & qualifications, Nick Moffatt. The Technical Panel for this award will provide critical peer review, ensuring that we have a robust process, and that we create the very best coaching awards and training.
We are seeking to recruit experienced coaches/trainers with a passion for coach development and for the standards and depth of coaching delivered at our surf schools. Selected members will form the panel joining Surfing England employees Max Palmer and Jack Patching.
Please note: This is a voluntary role with a time commitment of c.5 days per year which includes technical panel meetings, along with related follow up with the coaching & qualifications lead. Meetings will be held in person at a suitable Surf Centre venue and additional follow up review meetings held online. Travel, overnight and any other reasonable expenses will be paid.
Please see our Terms of Reference for the Technical Panel https://www.surfingengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ToR-Technical-Panel-SE2.pdf
Please see our Coaching plan with timeline for this collaborative project (showing all parties involved) https://www.surfingengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Surf-coach-progression-award-project-Gantt.pdf
Skills and Experience
We are looking for panel members with high level expertise in a variety of surfing disciplines and a range of skills and experience that will contribute to the development of our coaching pathway, which may include:
– Substantial experience as a surf coach, with specialist first-hand knowledge, skills and experience of coaching within commercial intermediate surfing
– High level of experience in water safety and delivery of training
– Experience training and mentoring coaches and designing and delivering internal CPD for intermediate coaching
– Understanding and knowledge of the surf coaching awards framework, nationally and internationally
– Ability to effectively communicate theory and review content with a sense of purpose linked to Surfing England’s Mission, Vision for these Quals, and our Values
– Ability to collaborate strategically and to take responsibility as part of a team
– Proven interpersonal, communication and people skills, an enquiring mind, and a positive attitude
-Have good rationale for your own standpoints on distinct aspects of progression in surfing through the levels, and ideas with rationale about what content needs to be updated or newly included, and the depth of this and all content
-A respect for and an appreciation of people’s differing views, welcoming challenge and debate.
The Organisation:
Surfing England is the recognised National Governing Body for Surfing in England with a purpose to enrich and enhance people’s lives through surfing. Their vision is for surfers of all abilities and backgrounds to be able to fulfil their potential and to share their passion with others as they collectively build a happier and healthier surfing community.
Surfing England is driven to build a truly diverse and inclusive culture, and welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.
The Process and closing date for applications:
To apply for this role, please send your CV with concise covering letter outlining why you would like to be on the Technical Panel by 14th October 2024 to nick@surfingengland.org
Interviews for those selected to progress to this stage will be held with your option being in-person at our office in Braunton, or equally remotely.
