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Team Manager
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Download the Swim England Overseas Travel and Security policy which provides guidance and advice to members and employees planning overseas trips, including staff travelling on business, National teams competing in overseas competitions as well as club training trips.
The NSPCC's Safe Sport Events, Activities and Competitions document provides guidance on planning safely for trips away. This document can be downloaded from Child Protection In Sport Unit website.
Key members of staff should have attended a Team Manager Training course before taking any club members away.
All team staff are required to have a valid Swim England DBS disclosure as detailed in Wavepower 2016-19.
Members, groups of members or affiliated clubs wishing to compete, officiate, coach or train in countries outside Great Britain must apply for permission to do so by downloading and completing an International Permit and Clearance Form available from the Swim England Rankings Team (01509 640761 or 01509 640120). Please remember to apply for an International Permit at least 28 days before leaving the country.
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A risk assessment is an examination of the possible risks and hazards that could occur and cause harm. Once potential dangers have been identified it is essential to put measures in place to minimise the risk of them happening, and plan what to do if any of them should occur.
Sports organisations have a duty of care to their paid staff, volunteers and athletes. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 also places a duty on employers to assess rick to those who may be affected by their activities which includes staff and volunteers.
Download this handy guide put together by Swim England South West to help clubs when conducting risk assessments. In it you will find advice and guidance along with an Example Risk Assessment, a Risk Assessment Template and frequently asked questions. You may have an alternative format which you may want to use which is fine. The important thing is that you have a written record to acknowledge you have recognised the risks involved and have processes in place to minimise the risk to those involved.
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The Team Manager is vital to the well-being and success of any team. They are responsible for the smooth running of aquatic activities away from the club's home pool. For example at an evening gala all the way through to international competitions.
There are many different roles which a Team Manager needs to carry out. Some for example are to:
- Administer and coordinate aquatic teams
- Be the central point of contact for team, staff and parents and provide relevant information.
- Be responsible for the safeguarding and well-being of athletes and staff
- Arrange transport, accommodation and itinaries as appropriate.
- Be responsible for any lodged protests on behalf of the team.
- Organise kit as required.
- Prepare and submit event results and reports.
- Promote positive team spirit and behaviours.
What skills does a Team Manager need?
Do you have any Top Tips for Team Managers?
For more information on Team Manager roles and how to get involved, please visit the Volunteer section on the Swim England website.
If you are interested in becoming a Team Manager or running a course in the Region please contact Stacey Millett (stacey.millett@swimming.org) for more information.
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A Team Manager
- Is organised and efficient
- An excellent communicator
- Understanding and impartial
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Able to make decisions based on a number of factors
- Able to work on own initiative
- Remains calm in difficult situations
- Understands IT including email and word processing.
What's involved with being a Team Manager?
Do you have any Top Tips for Team Managers?
For more information on Team Manager roles and how to get involved, please visit the Volunteer section on the Swim England website.
If you are interested in becoming a Team Manager or running a course in the Region please contact Stacey Millett (stacey.millett@swimming.org) for more information.
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- Welfare is your Number 1 priority
- Keep a diary to record important information and events
- Integrate able-bodied and disabled athletes
- Be clear and consistent with instructions
- Establish protocols within the team
- Know the doping procedures within the sport
- Try to speak to every athlete in the team
- Be prepared for anything
- Know the technical rules of the sport
- Maintain a sense of humour!
Team Management isn't just a club based opportunity - roles are available at County, Regional and National level.
What's involved with being a Team Manager?
What skills does a Team Manager need?
For more information on Team Manager roles and how to get involved, please visit the Volunteer section on the Swim England website.
If you are interested in becoming a Team Manager or running a course in the Region please contact Stacey Millett (stacey.millett@swimming.org) for more information.
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There are a number of opportunities for Team Managers who are interested in developing their career beyond their club involvement.
Team Manager Role Attendance at events such as… County Development Pathway Training Camps County Team Manager Inter-County Championships Regional Development Pathway Training Camps Regional Team Manager Overseas Camps National Team Manager Phase 1 & 2 Camps, Overseas Camps If you are interested in developing further as a Team Manager within your County, the South West Region or nationally please email Stacey.millett@swimming.org who will be able to advise you of the opportunities available.
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Download guidance to follow and understand all relevant policies and procedures relating to national teams and squads travelling abroad. You will need to rotate the pdf clockwise to view.
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Download generic risk assessment questions for a team consiting of adults, young people and support staff going on a residential trip to play waterpolo outside mainland UK with parental, guardian or carers’ approval.
Remember discipline specific risks must also be assessed and mitigated.
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Download policy and guidance which applies to all Swim England employees and affiliated Clubs.
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