JOB DESCRIPTION: SENIOR TEAM MANAGER - Bowls England

JOB DESCRIPTION: SENIOR TEAM MANAGER
The Team Manager shall be appointed by the International Events Committee for a period of
three years.
This job description should be read in conjunction with Bowls England Regulation No. 15:
International Selection Committee. For the purpose of clarity all references to Chief Executive
within this document should be read to include ‘or nominated representative’.
TEAM MANAGER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
1. The Senior Team Manager will lead discussions during the selection process, in
conjunction with the Chief Executive who will act as facilitator, in a manner that:
a) Demonstrates an awareness of the ‘Duty of Fairness’ which must be applied in
the selection and assessment processes. This is applicable in all sports but more
particularly in those where the processes are subjective as well as objective.
b) Maximises input from individual members.
c) Creates an environment which is conducive to producing a constructive and
effective selection process.
2. The Senior Team Manager shall:
a) Select the Team from the Squad named by the Selection Committee
b) Co-ordinate and oversee the assessment process at the International Trials and
International Matches
c) Nominate the TWO Selectors who will attend the Senior International Series in
conjunction with the Junior Team Manager
d) Appoint the Team Captain
e) Accompany the Team to International Series Matches
f) Regarding all of the above, liaise with the Chief Executive both in advance of and
during international training events/matches/series.
g) Liaise with Selectors regarding attendance at Regional Finals and ensure receipt
of relevant written reports.
INTERNATIONAL MATCH PLAY
1. The Senior Team Manager will be responsible for changes in team formation during
International series and Tests, and liaise with the Chief Executive regarding any such
changes.
Approved at the April meeting of the Bowls England International Events Committee
Dated 4 th April 2013

2. The Senior Team Manager will be responsible for the preparation, management and
welfare of the England squad of players at international training
events/matches/series. This will include:
a) Arranging the format for practice games/squad training days, in conjunction with
the Chief Executive, and giving technical advice as deemed necessary,
undertaking team talks and debriefing sessions and monitoring performance
during play.
b) In conjunction with the Chief Executive, ensuring squad members are aware of
all relevant arrangements appertaining to the event concerned.
c) Attending any relevant meeting/briefing/function on behalf of the England Team
that is required by the event organiser or Bowls England.
d) Utilising the Code of Conduct for players and ensuring any disciplinary matters
that may arise are dealt with appropriately.
3. The Senior Team Manager will manage and co-ordinate all initial contact with the
media on behalf of Bowls England in the absence of the Chief Executive.
4. The Senior Team Manager will liaise with the Junior Team Manager whenever
appropriate.
5. At the completion of Senior International Series/Tests/Squad Training the Senior
Team Manager will produce a written report within four weeks of the completion of
the event (unless prior written approval for delay has been received) to the Chief
Executive and Chair of the International Events Committee.
DRESS PROTOCOL
Trials and squad/training days:
International events and matches:
Generic shirt and Bowls England fleece
Playing shirt and Bowls England fleece
The fleece will be embroidered with the Bowls England logo and the job title. No individual
names to be added.
MISCELLANEOUS
The Team Manager will be expected at all times to:
1. Observe the Bowls England Equality Policy
2. Observe a code of confidentiality at all times
IEC approved April 2013
Approved at the April meeting of the Bowls England International Events Committee
Dated 4 th April 2013