Member of Admin Committee & Member of Coaching Committee
Play a fundamental role at the club ensuring the successful running of all Dragon Boating activities, incorporating both training and racing.
Be in attendance at all training sessions, unless unavoidable circumstances prevent them from doing so, otherwise they should appoint a delegate.
Be responsible for team building and motivate the team.
Be aware of training needs of individual paddlers and the team as a whole.
Deal with complaints and concerns regarding training and fitness problems.
Be responsible for training and integration of new members.
Ensure they are up to date with any new coaching information and requirements from DBNSW, AusDBF or any other relevant paddling association.
Be up to date with the latest training techniques and all facets of personal well-being.
Discuss and liaise with the Coaching Committee to formulate the season training schedule, race timetables and paddler’s transition between levels/crews in order to promote and optimise the Club’s success as a whole in all paddling codes and to ensure individual’s needs are met.
In line with the club’s crew selection criteria, ensure all crews are selected with an unbiased view and all trial results are transparent and presented to the club.
Liaise with Registrar to ensure those attending training have current membership with the club and the relevant associations.
Work with the Race-Coordinator on crew entries and team allocations.
Provide a report at every committee meeting (or written if not in attendance) with an update of any DB activities.
Write a report for the Annual Report to be presented at the AGM and submitted to DOFT, that includes annual paddler awards.
Delegate tasks to other Club members as required to prevent an excessive workload and to ensure all responsibilities are met.
Ensure participation in all paddling codes available to the club are encouraged and promoted by all coaches.