Team Manager Workshops

The South West are organising Team Manager Workshops for clubs in the region. Team Manager training is designed to ensure any volunteers who are taking groups of athletes to competition or camps, locally or abroad, are fully equipped to do their role. There are no pre-requisites for the workshop, and it is recommended for anyone aged 16 or over, although it should be noted that an individual cannot take the role of a Team Manager fully until they turn 18.

Team Manager Module 1 – Local Competitions

Module 1 is designed as an introduction to Team Managing at a club/local level. It is intended to be a basic and informative workshop to give participants the confidence and knowledge to effectively manage a team at a local level.

·         The course is designed to achieve the following four outcomes:

·         To raise awareness of the key areas to consider in being a safe and effective Team Manager at local competitions

·         To identify likely problems and challenges

·         To understand the need for risk assessments

·         To be aware of where further help, guidance and support is available

When: Wednesday 28th February 2018

Time: 1800-2100

Where: SE South West Regional Offices, Castle Road, Chelston Business Park, Wellington, TA21 9JQ

Cost: Free

How to book: Email completed booking form (available at the bottom of this page) to Stacey Millett – Stacey.millett@swimming.org

Team Manager Module 2 – Overnight Stays and Travelling Abroad

This training is designed for Team Managers who have attended the Swim England Team Manager Module 1 training and have gained experience in Team Managing at a local level. This workshop builds upon these experiences and aims to equip a Team Manager to manage a team staying overnight or travelling abroad effectively. The workshop is designed to achieve the following five objectives:

1.    To build on learning from Module 1 and share experiences

2.    To raise awareness of key areas in being a safe and effective Team Manager when staying away from home and travelling abroad

3.    To identify likely problems and challenges associated with overnight stays and travelling abroad

4.    To understand the value of risk assessments

5.    To be aware of where further help, guidance and support is available 

When: Wednesday 28th March 2018

Time: 1800-2100

Where: SE South West Regional Offices, Castle Road, Chelston Business Park, Wellington, TA21 9JQ

Cost: Free

How to book: Email completed booking form (available at the bottom of this page) to Stacey Millett – Stacey.millett@swimming.org

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