Purpose
This Framework outlines the role and scope of coaches working on the front line , supporting athletes / players across the breadth of high-performance sport environments . It aims to build on the CIMSPA national standard for coaching in high-performance environments . It also looks to reflect the joint EIS / UK Sport Performance Pathway Coaching Position Statement .
The purpose of this Framework is to help inform organisations , groups and individuals across the system when :
planning for and creating learning and development interactions and interventions with coaches
developing job descriptions , roles and responsibilities linked to talent mapping and recruitment
facilitating performance appraisals and reflective practice
Please note this Framework is not designed to be used as a competency or assessment check list for those observing Coaches ’ practice .
C SC HC
Coach ( C ) Delivers sessions over a season , often as part of a wider programme .
Senior Coach ( SC ) Oversees and contributes to the delivery of programmes over seasons . Involved in the management and development of other coaches .
Head Coach ( HC ) Oversees and contributes to the delivery of programmes over seasons , in medium- to large-scale contexts , underpinned by innovation and research . Involved in designing and overseeing management structures and development programmes for other coaches .
H