Do you love to coach? Do you love roller derby? Do you love the Cornfed Derby Dames? The Cornfed Derby Dames out of Muncie, IN are looking for a dedicated coach for our league! We are looking for someone who can lead the team to another successful season and push each athlete to the next level.
To apply, submit a resume (with 3 references) and cover letter detailing your interest, skills, and experience by September 9, 2016 to cornfeddd@gmail.com.
| GENERAL DESCRIPTION |
| The League Head Coach is responsible for coaching roller derby athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) and Cornfed Derby Dames. The Cornfed Derby Dames consists of both an A and B team. Our A team is currently ranked 114th in the WFTDA rankings. |
| RESPONSIBILITIES |
- Attends Cornfed practices, scrimmages, and bouts;
- Establishes and evaluates goals for Cornfed and participating athletes;
- Provides players with in-the moment & periodic one-on-one feedback;
- Directs implementation of roller derby skills and strategies based on current WFTDA ruleset and game play strategies from top teams internationally;
- Develops training plans and manages practice time effectively;
- May plan entire practices by requesting to do so with the Practice Committee;
- Reviews and assesses game play footage of team and opponents and attends bout recaps when able;
- Implements competitive game plans and rosters;
- Holds players accountable for performance and attitude, and enforces disciplinary action when appropriate;
- Other duties as assigned.
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| SUBCOMMITTEE OVERSIGHT |
| The League Head Coach is responsible for managing the coaching staff for the Cornfed Derby Dames and ensuring compliance with League training methods and strategies. |
| QUALIFICATIONS |
- Roller derby and/or experience coaching female athletes encouraged, but not required;
- Ability to objectively evaluate physical performance and mental capabilities related to the league;
- Ability to teach skills by breaking them down into small steps and building on them;
- Knowledge of WFTDA rules and regulations, including the WFTDA Safety Protocol and must be able to pass (80% or higher) the current WFTDA Skater Rules Test;
- Ability to learn and implement strategy;
- Effective planning and organizational skills;
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and fair working relationships with athletes, volunteers, staff and the public, within a diverse participant population;
- Ability to lead and manage change in a positive and inclusive manner.
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| WORK ENVIRONMENT |
- Availability to work evenings and weekends;
- Ability to travel locally, and nationally, for team practices and competitions;
- Physical ability to participate in all facets of training and competition.
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| NOTES |
- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required of volunteer personnel so classified;
- Practices are held 3 days per week;
- Roughly 5-8 bouts per season (Saturdays and Sundays);
- Head coach is selected by league vote annually. Each term lasts 1 season.
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