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Keyword: Team
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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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Swim England South West introduced the Volunteer of the Month award to recognise and promote the hard work and dedication volunteers provide within aquatics clubs in the South West.
The award can be presented to any volunteer from a young or new volunteer just starting out on their volunteering journey to a more established volunteer. Nominations are assessed by a Volunteer Panel against the following considerations. Not all of the elements have to be fulfilled but the nominee does have to be a member of a Swim England affiliated club.
Consideration is given to whether the nominee has- been an inspiration to others (volunteers, participants, members) in the club.
- successfully used initiative, creativity or innovation in undertaking their volunteer role to have an impact on the club, participants or other volunteers.
- provided excellent support to others in the club and
- achieved impact through determination under challenging circumstances. However long the volunteer has been with the club, be it a few months or a few years, they must have had an impact on the participants, the volunteers or the club.
Download nomination form.
If you think you know of someone in the South West Region who deserves this award please email Jackie Hilleard, Regional Development Coordinator – jackiehilleard@gmail.com – or visit the Swim England South West website www.swimwest.org.uk for more information.
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