Head Coach, Endurance Cycling

Description:

About us
The NSW Institute of Sport [NSWIS] is a high performance sporting organisation that supports Australian athletes to become world’s best. We reach all regions of NSW with an Olympic and Paralympic training facility based at Sydney Olympic Park and high performance hubs across NSW that provide world class daily training environments for our athletes and coaches. Our experts work in collaboration with partners within the national sporting system to create and deliver high performance support services and environments to prepare athletes and coaches for international competition.
About the role
The Head Coach is responsible for leading and managing a strategic approach to optimise high-performance support for targeted endurance cyclists of road, track, para and mountain bike cross disciplines and their coaches. The role will work collaboratively with AusCycling Head Coach Endurance and NSWIS Manager, High Performance to optimize the holistic development of pre-elite cyclists of their respective discipline, through individual performance planning, integrated performance support, facilitating coaching and placement of athletes in Teams, delivery of European Ready program.
This is a full-time position, attracting a salary range of $116,368 - $121,356 plus superannuation. The contract period for this role is up to 31 December 2028 in line with the Olympic cycle.
This is an identified position requiring a Working with Children Check.
For further information about the role and the key accountabilities please see the job description.
About you
You will have:

• Proven success in the provision of coaching for endurance cyclists at a national / international level
• Proven success with devising and executing long term athlete individual plans and a periodised plan to guide the development of a high-performance team.
• Experience working in international standard high-performance sport environments, developing high potential performers into elite performers.
• Successful leadership of a high-performance sport support team to achieve holistic athlete and sport performance outcomes.
• Experience in allocating and managing financial resources to support athlete performance outcomes.
• Experience with implementing and driving monitoring systems for athlete development and tracking across national systems.
• Experience in building and driving partnerships in sport to better achieve shared high-performance development outcomes.

Essential Requirements

• 6+ years coaching endurance athletes at the National / International level.
• Relevant coaching accreditation at Level 2 or above
• Sport Integrity Australia Anti-Doping Fundamentals and annual update
• First Aid and CPR certificate
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Valid driver’s license
• Motorbike license to lead pacing sessions Travel and camp travel when required Sport Integrity Australia - Anti-Doping Fundamentals and annual update 2025

Applying for the role
To apply for this role please submit:
A cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements and focus capabilities in the job description for the role (maximum 1 page)An up to date CV outlining experience, qualifications and achievements (please include at least two referees)A response to the pre-screening questions in the application (maximum 250 words per question)If you would like to enquire about the role contact Barrie-Jon Mather at bj.mather@nswis.com.au
To apply complete your application via the Recruitment portal by 2359 16 February 2025. Only those applications which address the selection criteria and focus capabilities will be considered by the Selection Panel.
This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles that may arise over the next 18 months.
For more information about the NSW Institute of Sport please visit www.nswis.com.au.
NSWIS is committed to protecting Children from harm. We require all applicants that will work with Children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment
Commitment to Diversity
The NSW Institute of Sport is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects our community, sport partners and athletes. We encourage applications from suitable candidates including; of all ages, genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, veterans, refugees, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability.