Vacancy | U-20 Head Coach (part-time contract role)

New Zealand Football is seeking applications for a Head Coach for our Men’s Under-20 National Team.

The position is responsible for the planning, implementation, management and success of the Men’s U20 international programme.   This requires ongoing liaison with players and coaches as well as a commitment this year of approximately 3 weeks for pre-camp and the World Cup Qualifying tournament, success at which will mean taking the team to the World Cup in 2021.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Ensure effective coaching direction, leadership, organisation and communication within the MU20 environments;
  • Coach the MU20 team including managing all aspects of training and competition programmes in a manner that is strongly aligned to NZ Football’s overall strategic direction;
  • Select players to play for the MU20 team in conjunction with NZ Football’s High Performance panel after a robust and transparent identification process has been conducted;
  • Communicate with related clubs, players and parents where required in relation to player selection, availability and other relevant issues;
  • Work closely with Technical Director as well as the All Whites and MU17 technical staff to ensure alignment in training/playing methodology
  • Assist in developing and reinforcing a team culture that is supportive, professional and meets the needs of the players and team management;
  • Provide high quality training and competition opportunities, including effective high performance coaching that is based on NZ Football’s philosophy and team model.

We’re looking for someone with a minimum OFC / NZF A licence (or equivalent) with experience leading elite teams on the international stage.

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

  • A detailed understanding of the NZF National Curriculum and Whole of Football Plan
  • Familiarity with the NZ domestic playing environment
  • Widely respected, trusted and a role model for NZF Values
  • Excellent communication skills
  • The proven ability to enhance the brand and profile of football in the community
  • An understanding of player development trends

 

Please apply via Seek.  Applications close at 9am on 21 February 2020.  Please note all applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.


Article added: Tuesday 11 February 2020

 

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