British Triathlon, in collaboration with First Ascent is launching an exciting new coaching programme to support experienced Level 3 triathlon coaches.

 

This innovative programme, named "KAIZEN" is a 12 month journey to develop personal coaching expertise, supporting up to 10 coaches per cohort across Great Britain. It will be tailored to meet coaches individual needs where possible and designed to fit into their current work commitments.

 

This is a process that will be driven by the coaches within a framework established by British Triathlon and First Ascent, supported by the coach development team and course peers. KAIZEN is the first triathlon coach development programme to support proactive, talented level 3 coaches in their quest to expand their coaching knowledge, skills and experience. This is a programme of continuous professional development and will therefore not be a formal UKCC endorsed coaching qualification.

 

Who is it for?

 

• level 3 qualified coaches qualified under the British Triathlon coach education system. And will have been qualified and operating on a regular basis for a minimum period of 2 years

 

• Coaches who are in good standing with British Triathlon and the respective Home Nation Associations

 

• Coaches operating as head coaches or leading a team of coaches in a club-based environment

 

• Coaches who are committed to continual improvement, and not necessarily interested in gaining a formal qualification

 

• 1x application per affiliated triathlon club

 

Programme Overview

 

• 12 month coach development programme

 

• 4 x 2 day group residential workshops (core programme of workshops plus coach driven content & guest speakers)

 

• Training Needs Analysis including 360 review process

 

• Video analysis of coaching practice with expert feedback

 

• Development of a Personal Development Plan

 

• Issued with a web-based e-Portfolio system to record & log learning & reflections

 

• Allocation of a Personal Mentor

• Opportunity to pursue a personal expertise project

• Establish a community of high-performing Triathlon Coaches

 

Benefits to coaches enrolled on this coach development Programme

 

• Access to subject matter expert practitioners and coach developers

 

• Access to & networking opportunities with a range of experts and environments of excellence from other sports, business and the military

 

• Opportunity to be part of a unique innovative programme for a select group of triathlon coaches in Great Britain.

 

• Access to a lifelong personal mentor allocated at the start of the programme

 

• Opportunity to identify and address knowledge and skills gaps in a safe and supportive learning environment

 

• Opportunity to direct and shape future professional development opportunities

 

• Development of self-awareness and in others

 

• Development of Communication skills

 

• Development of Leadership skills

 

• Development of critical self-reflection skills

 

• Development of an understanding and application of effective learning principles within coaching practice

 

• Receive expert coaching feedback, that will support and challenge of your coaching practice

 

• A chance to make a real difference to the sport, your athletes and other coaches by developing self-awareness & coaching expertise

 

Selection Process

 

Please download the attached KAIZEN Application form to find out more about the programme, and requirements for being accepted onto the programme. Applicants may be called to an in-depth interview and asked to provide evidence that they can demonstrate the criteria for selection to the course. This should be done in the most appropriate way to get your messages across and will be hosted by a range of specialists. This process is not a test but rather a chance for the candidates to explain their motivation and personal goals for attending the course.

 

Enquiries, entry criteria & application process

 

For an Application form and copy of the KAIZEN Prospectus, costs or general enquiries please contact Paul Moss, British Triathlon Coach Development Manager: paulmoss@britishtriathlon.org