Team Manager Training Day

Team Manager 1 Course – 9am-12pm

Team Manager 2 Course – 1pm-4pm

To book a space please complete the Booking Form.

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.

Module 1

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:

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

2. To identify likely problems and challenges

3. To understand the need for risk assessments

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

Module 2 – Overnight Stays and Travel Abroad

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. This course 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.

Module 2 – Overnight Stays and Travel Abroad This training is designed for Team Managers who have attended the ASA 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.

Learning to manage a team can take a lifetime. The course is designed to ensure you have the right toolkit from the start. As a team manager you will receive updates from the ASA when necessary to allow you to fulfil the role to the best of your ability.