Creating a Mentoring Programme for Sport: A ... - sports coach UK

Creating a Mentoring Programme for Sport19Section 4Management and Coordination© Alan EdwardsIn this section, we will look to define the roles and responsibilitiesof the key individuals/departments involved in your programme, toensure the infrastructure you have in place is fit for purpose. Inaddition, a variety of policies and procedures intended tosafeguard you, your mentors and mentees are outlined. Thesepolicies may be adopted from existing organisational ones ordeveloped specifically for this programme. We close by identifyingsome of the insurance considerations you may need to beaware of.Structure and infrastructureNo doubt there will be a range of reporting andaccountability requirements placed on your project,and you will probably be required to utilise thestructure and processes advocated by your fundingproviders or management team. To ensure you havethe best opportunity for success, it is important yourecognise this and consider how this may affect thefollowing elements:• management structure• accountability• decision making• funding• aims and objectives• roles and responsibilities.Who does whatThis can vary greatly depending on the size of yourorganisation and the type of mentoring or coachsupport service you intend to offer. However, theroles and responsibilities for most activities/taskswithin successful programmes will fall within thefollowing four areas:• project sponsor• project management committee• programme coordinator• programme improvement group.