Sport NZ Coaching for Impact Applications now Open
Applications are now open for the FREE Sport NZ Coaching for Impact Programme. Targeting Secondary School Coaches
Coaching for Impact is a free coaching programme introduced by Sport NZ in 2021. The main objective of the programme is to grow a collaborative network of coaches who influence positive change in youth sport aligned with the Balance is Better philosophy. Coaching for Impact will broaden the availability and access to high-quality coaching experiences for rangatahi in secondary schools and their local clubs.
Hear from last year’s coaches about what the programme offers.
Who can apply
Coaching for Impact is open to all experienced New Zealand coaches who;
- Actively coaching secondary school age athletes in a school, club, regional or national sport organisation (or similar).
- Three or more years coaching experience is recommended,
- History of continuous learning and development
- A committed learner and be willing to invest time in your own development
This opportunity is for up to 90 selected coaches from different sports, split across three national hubs in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. The content and structure of the programme has been designed to take into account the particular needs of coaches working with secondary school age athletes, balanced against the time constraints you operate under.
It is recommended coaches reside within 2 hours travel distance of one of the national hubs.
Programme format
The full programme will run over 18 months from July 2023 to December 2024.
The content and structure of the programme has been designed to take into account the particular needs of coaches working with secondary school age athletes, balanced against the time constraints you operate under.
- Three residential learning camps where you will learning from coaching and education experts and collaborate with coaches from other sports
- Six online workshops with leading international/national coach development experts
- Support via approved programme Coach Developers
- Coach observation and feedback
- Support to develop Personal Development Plans (PDP)
We understand that your time will be limited, so much of your learning and development will take place while you coach.
How to Apply
Coaching for Impact is a free programme, and applications will be open from Monday 1 May to Monday 12 June at 5pm and selections complete by the 30 June.
All applications must be endorsed by a school, club, regional or national sport organisation. Sport NZ will contact them for further details regarding your eligibility. You will also need to have completed a Criminal Record Check in the last two years, or acceptance into the programme will be subject to this.
If you have any questions please contact us at coaching@sportnz.org.nz
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