This unit applies to those conducting coaching activities suited to junior sports players in a variety of sports.

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Reflect on own coaching practice.

1.1. Evaluate personal coaching style and performance.

1.2. Seek feedback on coaching performance from relevant stakeholders.

1.3. Recognise factors affecting coaching outcomes according to organisational policies and procedures.

1.4. Evaluate and reflect on feedback to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

2. Plan and manage personal development.

2.1. Seek specialist advice on training and other developmental opportunities to meet identified needs.

2.2. Review current coaching practices to identify new and emerging skills and knowledge trends.

2.3. Establish realistic goals for personal development.

2.4. Investigate and access developmental opportunities according to organisational policies and procedures, sporting bodies and professional codes of practice.

2.5. Monitor progress against a developmental plan.

Required skills

communication and interpersonal skills to:

invite, receive and analyse feedback from key personnel

seek advice from specialists on developmental opportunities

maintain professional networks

self management skills to:

assess the effectiveness of personal coaching style

reflect on coaching style to identify opportunities for improvement

implement personal professional development plan

planning and organising skills to:

research information for personal and professional coaching development

set personal goals to address development requirements

literacy skills to:

maintain current knowledge of coaching and sport-specific issues and trends

research coaching developmental opportunities

design a developmental plan.

Required knowledge

techniques appropriate to support self evaluation such as:

diary keeping

use of video

personal performance feedback

mentor reports

factors that affect coaching performance including:

lifestyle of coach

coaching philosophy and values to enable effective self analysis of own coaching style and performance

sources of information and advice on emerging coaching and sport-specific issues affecting coaching role to maintain currency of knowledge

expectations of sporting bodies and professional codes of practice on coaches to maintain competence and undertake ongoing professional development

opportunities and support for professional development including an understanding of organisational policies and procedures to support effective coaching practice

methods to establish appropriate and realistic development goals and to support monitoring of progress towards achieving goals.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

reviews personal coaching performance taking account of personal experience and feedback from key personnel

considers the impact of factors such as personal coaching philosophy, values and lifestyle on approach to coaching and reflects on coaching style to identify personal and professional development needs

researches current developments and trends that influence coaching role

sets appropriate developmental goals and designs, and monitors and adjusts a developmental plan and coaching techniques as required.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure demonstration of designing, monitoring and adjusting a personal development plan over a period of time that allows the candidate to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

key personnel who can comment on coaching performance

specialists to give advice on training opportunities

resources appropriate to support review of own coaching performance which may include videotaped sessions

current coaching methods and initiatives.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of developmental opportunities and emerging trends according to organisational requirements, sporting bodies and professional codes of practice

portfolio of self evaluations, goals and developmental plan.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

SISSCGP304A Coach junior sports players.

Guidance information for assessment

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Feedback may include:

verbal

written

video recording of session

critical questioning and review of personal performance

self reflection.

Key personnel may include:

players

peers

mentors

supervisor

other coaches.

Factors may include:

coaching philosophy

values

physical, psychological and emotional

injury management

relaxation activities

diet.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

access and storage of information

time and budget requirements

access to professional development

communication protocols

sporting bodies policies

codes of conduct

code of ethics.

Developmental plans may include:

identified skills, knowledge and behaviour development needs

strategies to address development needs

timeframe for short and long term options

resources required

performance measures

method and frequency of progress review.

Unit sector

Sport

This unit contains employability skills.