Competitive Coach Selection Policy

Competitive Coach Selection Policy

Purpose

This policy establishes a fair, transparent process for selecting competitive coaching

staff. Individual coaching appointments are made by the Director of Coaching and

Competitive Coordinator; this policy governs the selection process and criteria.

Application Process

All competitive coaching positions (head coaches and assistant coaches) require a

completed application submitted by the mid-March deadline.

Applications include:

• Coaching experience and qualifications

• Licensure status (current or timeline to complete)

• Availability and commitment level

• Coaching philosophy and player development approach

• Preferred age group(s) and child(s) name (if applicable)

Selection Criteria

Coaches will be evaluated based on:

• Coaching experience and licensure (or commitment to obtain)

• Player development philosophy alignment with club values

• Availability and commitment level

• Communication and organizational skills

• Previous performance as SGSC coach (if applicable)

• Ability to work collaboratively with other coaches

Standard Selection Process

The Director of Coaching and Competitive Coordinator will review all applications and

assign coaching staff to age groups based on:

• Coach qualifications and experience• Age group needs and team structure

• Overall program balance and development

Coaching assignments will be communicated before tryouts to allow coaching staffs

time to prepare for tryouts.

Multiple Teams per Age Group

When multiple teams are formed within an age group, the DOC and Comp

Coordinator will work with coaches to determine appropriate team assignments. In

most cases, coaches will be able to reach agreement on team structure and

assignments through collaborative discussion.

If consensus cannot be reached, the conflict resolution process outlined below will be

used to make final assignments.

Team assignments will consider:

• Coaching qualifications and experience

• Player development approach and team needs

• Program balance considerations

The goal is to ensure both teams have qualified coaching staff and appropriate

competitive placement.

Conflict Resolution Process

If the DOC and Comp Coordinator cannot reach consensus on a coaching assignment,

or if either has a conflict of interest, the decision will be made by a three-person

selection panel.

Panel Composition:

The panel will consist of three individuals selected from the following (in priority order),

excluding anyone with a conflict of interest:

1. Director of Coaching

2. Competitive Coordinator

3. Technical Director

4. Neutral board member (no child in affected age group)

The panel may interview applicants if needed and will make the final decision on

coaching assignments.

Conflict of Interest

Any decision-maker with a child in the affected age group or a personal relationship

with an applicant that would compromise objectivity must recuse themselves from the

selection process.Finality of Decisions

Coaching assignment decisions made by the DOC and Comp Coordinator, or by the

selection panel in cases of conflict, are final. Coaches who are not selected for their

preferred position may be offered alternative coaching opportunities within the club.

Timeline

• Applications due: Mid-March

• Coaching assignments communicated: Early April (before tryouts)

• Tryouts: May 11