Are you passionate about elite sport, driven by results, and ready to inspire the next generation of high-performance athletes? Isle of Man Netball is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head Coach to lead the Women's Senior Squad ('Rams') to success on the international stage.
About Us
Isle of Man Netball (IOMN) is a thriving voluntary organisation dedicated to delivering netball opportunities for all ages, genders, and abilities. With approximately 700 members, we are committed to enriching lives through sport, empowering participants to achieve their highest potential.
The Rams represent the pinnacle of our Performance Programme, showcasing talent on the international stage and inspiring the Isle of Man netball community.
The Role
As Head Coach, you will be at the heart of a high-performance environment, responsible for preparing the Rams to compete in international competitions and test events. Reporting to the Director of Performance, you will set the technical and tactical direction of the team, ensuring a winning culture and a structured development programme for players and staff alike.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a talented squad and shape the future of netball in the Isle of Man.
What You'll Do
About You
We're looking for a motivated, proactive leader who thrives in high-pressure environments and has a proven track record of coaching success at a performance level.
Essential Requirements:
Desirable:
Why Join Us?
About Us
Isle of Man Netball (IOMN) is a thriving voluntary organisation dedicated to delivering netball opportunities for all ages, genders, and abilities. With approximately 700 members, we are committed to enriching lives through sport, empowering participants to achieve their highest potential.
The Rams represent the pinnacle of our Performance Programme, showcasing talent on the international stage and inspiring the Isle of Man netball community.
The Role
As Head Coach, you will be at the heart of a high-performance environment, responsible for preparing the Rams to compete in international competitions and test events. Reporting to the Director of Performance, you will set the technical and tactical direction of the team, ensuring a winning culture and a structured development programme for players and staff alike.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a talented squad and shape the future of netball in the Isle of Man.
What You'll Do
- Build a Winning Culture: foster a high-performance environment that inspires excellence, accountability, and teamwork.
- Lead the Team: design and implement training programmes, game plans, and strategies that maximise individual and team performance.
- Develop Players: set and monitor individual goals for athletes, providing constructive feedback and tailored coaching to support their development.
- Collaborate with Staff: work closely with support staff to optimise training schedules, manage athlete welfare, and address injury rehabilitation.
- Deliver on Game Day: provide tactical leadership and use data analytics to make informed decisions and evaluate team performance.
- Contribute to the Programme: support the Director of Performance and other coaches in developing a consistent and effective Performance Programme across all levels.
About You
We're looking for a motivated, proactive leader who thrives in high-pressure environments and has a proven track record of coaching success at a performance level.
Essential Requirements:
- Strong understanding of high-performance coaching principles and the international netball environment.
- A minimum of 3 years' coaching experience with athletes competing successfully at a high-performance level.
- Exceptional relationship management and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and lead a team.
- A knowledge of netball and its structure, nationally and internationally
- Ability to commit to irregular hours, including training camps and competitions.
- Based in the Isle of Man or UK, with no restrictions on travel to the Isle of Man.
Desirable:
- An internationally recognised coaching qualification (e.g., Level 3), or working towards.
- Experience in athlete recruitment, safeguarding, and utilising high-performance support services.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a passionate and dedicated netball community.
- Shape the future of elite netball in the Isle of Man.
- Work with talented athletes and staff in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Interested?
If you're excited by the opportunity to lead the Rams and contribute to the Isle of Man Netball Performance Programme, we want to hear from you!
In the first instance, please contact Debbie Scrimshaw, Director, Paragon Recruitment for a full job description - debbie@paragon.co.im
Ready to Apply?
Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience, suitability and motivation in applying for the role to: Debbie Scrimshaw, Director, Paragon Recruitment - debbie@paragon.co.im
Closing Date - Friday 3rd January 2025
Join us and inspire the next generation of netball talent!