diff --git a/_policy/coaching.md b/_policy/coaching.md index 0bcfcda..dfd5df3 100644 --- a/_policy/coaching.md +++ b/_policy/coaching.md @@ -1,15 +1,215 @@ --- -title: Coaching Commission Policies -layout: default +title: Coaching Commission Policy -approval_authority: -responsible_officer: -first_approved: null +approval_authority: President +responsible_officer: Sport Development Director +first_approved: 2016-09-01 last_amended: null effective_date: null -review_date: null +review_date: 2017-10-01 --- -# FIT Coaching Commission Policies +# FIT Coaching Commission Policy -These policies are under review by the Coaching Commission and FIT Board. +## Introduction + +### Background + +The Federation of International Touch (FIT) is the managing body for Touch globally and manages all +aspects of the sport. One of the key areas of responsibilities for FIT is improve the ongoing +development of all coaches. Education, safety and training, development, ethics and behaviour are +essential components of the sport and are critical to effective progress of the sport. A set of +policies are required to ensure that the coaching arm of the sport remains effective and in a +positive state of regular development. + +### Aim + +The aim of this document is to detail the policy by which the coaching arm of Touch globally is +managed within and under the guidelines of FIT. + +### Authority + +This Coaching Policy has been developed by the FIT Coaching Commission and is published with the +approval and endorsement of the FIT Board. + +### Annual Policy Review + +This Coaching Commission Policy is a dynamic document. To ensure that it remains both current and +applicable, the FIT Coaching Commission is to review the policy annually. All recommended amendments +are to be submitted to the FIT Board for endorsement and approval. + +## Purpose of the Coaching Commission + +### Purpose + +The purpose of the Coaching Commission is to: + +1. Provide global standards for: + - Coaching education programs + - Coaching competencies + - Coaching assessments + - Coaching performance and appointments +2. Make recommendations to the FIT Board regarding coaching development by and within Member + National Touch Associations (NTA). + +### Support of Region/Member NTAs + +Support the FIT approved Touch personnel in each Region/Member NTA to progress coaching within +their Region/Member NTA by: + +- Providing advice and mentoring by identifying and endorsed, suitably qualified and experienced + personnel +- Providing FIT endorsed coaching education programs through courses, seminars and other + activities +- Identifying and endorse suitably qualified and experienced personnel to help deliver coaching + education programs and development +- Developing FIT coach education resources +- Conducting surveys within member NTA’s to identify, enhance and develop global standards in + coaching +- Providing network opportunities for NTA’s to share ideas, experiences and initiatives for their + ongoing development + +The Coaching Commission may make recommendations to the FIT Board in relation to any potential +changes and/or additions to the above purposes. + +## Membership of the Coaching Commission + +The Coaching Commission, appointed by the FIT Board under Rule 36, FIT Constitution 2011, shall +consist of: + +- Commissioner - Chair +- Commission Member - Maximum 10 (2 per Region) +- FIT Representative - FIT Sport Development Director + +## Appointment of Coaching Commission Chair and Members + +### Appointment Protocol + +The following details apply to the appointment of the Coaching Commission Chair and Members: + +The Coaching Commission Chair and Members shall be appointed from the date of appointment to one +month after the next election of Board members at the World Cup (approximately four year cycle). In +the event that the FIT Board does not appoint the FIT Coaching Commission Chair and Members prior to +the expiry of their individual terms of appointment, the Chair and Members may continue in office +past the expiry date of appointment to maintain continuity of service until the FIT Board makes new +appointments. + +Appointments made during the four year cycle and between Annual General Meetings will conclude as +per the timeframe detailed above. + +### Vacancy of FIT Coaching Commission Membership + +Circumstances in which the position of Chair or Coaching Commission member becomes vacant by virtue +of: + +- Dies +- Resigns +- Becomes an employee of the Federation + +A decision by the FIT Board and/or Coaching Commission Chair regarding termination as a result of: + +- Has acted in a manner unbecoming or prejudicial to the objects and interest of the Federation + and/or Touch; +- Has brought the Federation into disrepute; and/or +- Has not carried out the duties and responsibilities as detailed in the relevant Role Description + of Chair or Coaching Commission Member, or as directed. + +The process for the Chair or member to submit a formal resignation is as follows: + +- All resignations must be in writing. +- Resignation by the Chair must be to the FIT Board. +- Resignation by members must be to the Chair. +- The process for filling a vacancy must be in accordance with 4.1 Appointment Protocol. + +## Coaching Development + +### NTA Requests for Coaching Development + +NTA Members should apply to the FIT Coaching Commission for all levels and aspects of coaching +development. + +### Criteria for Coaching Presenters + +To ensure that coaching development is delivered at a high standard the following criteria is set +for coaching presenters required to deliver Coaching Programs, Education, Seminars and Field +Sessions: + +- Must possess a minimum accreditation and qualification as determined by the FIT Coaching + Certificate +- Must have the endorsement of the FIT Coaching Commission to undertake coaching education + programs, seminars and field sessions for NTA Members. +- Must complete and submit a Sport Development Proposal/Request form for Coaching Presenters to + the FIT Coaching Commission for endorsement prior to undertaking coaching education programs, + seminars and field sessions for NTA Members. +- Must submit a report detailing the outcomes of the delivered program, in accordance with the + Coaching Commission Development Request form. + +## Coaching Programs + +The policy applies to the following FIT Coaching Programs: + +- FIT Introductory Coaching Course +- FIT Intermediate Coaching Course +- FIT Advanced Coaching Course +- FIT High Performance Coaching Course + +Coaching Qualifications will be for 5 years. + +## FIT Coaching Register + +The Coaching Commission will work with NTAs to ensure that a register is maintained which details +the following: + +- FIT Intermediate Qualified Coaches +- FIT Advanced Qualified Coaches +- FIT High Performance Qualified Coaches +- FIT Coaching Presenters + +## Submissions + +All coaching requests, proposals, etc for coaching education programs are to be submitted to the FIT +Sport Development Director on the Sport Development Proposal/Request form for endorsement. + +## Reporting + +### Changes to Coaching Commission Policy + +Changes to the Coaching Commission policy are to be submitted to the FIT Board through the Coaching +Commission. Approval by the FIT Board will be required before any changes are initiated. + +### Reporting by the Commission to the FIT Board + +The Coaching Commission Chair will report as requested to the FIT Board Representative prior to the +FIT Board meetings. + +The Coaching Commission Chair will ensure the Coaching Commission policy and activities align with +the FIT Sports Development policy. + +The progress of the Coaching Commission will be a standard agenda item for the FIT Board governance +skype meetings until determined otherwise. + +## Financial Operations + +### Remuneration of Commission Members + +Membership of the Coaching Commission is on a volunteer basis for which no fees or remuneration will +be paid. + +### Commission Operating Expenses + +Authorised operating expenses of the Coaching Commission are to be met by the FIT and/or the +relevant Member Country NTAs. + +No expenses will be paid by FIT unless the FIT Board gives prior written approval. + +## Authority and Approval + +### FIT Volunteers Authority + +Each Coaching Commission member and the Member Country NTA in which each member resides are required +to complete and sign the FIT Volunteer Authority - Federation Commissions. + +The continued operation and membership of the Coaching Commission shall be reviewed annually by the +FIT Board at or around the time of each Annual General Meeting. + +Further information is available on the FIT website.