Description:
- Uniform allowance, access to gym and corporate discount codes
- Work within a high performance culture
- On the job learning and development opportunities
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 of the NSWIS Para Unit Swim Hub is responsible for leading and developing a successful Para Swimming program. This includes the provision of high-performance coaching services to targeted podium categorised swimmers with the goal of optimising the performances of these athletes nationally and internationally at benchmark events and preparing them for selection into the Australian team. Separately, the Head Coach will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to identify future para-swimmers and co-ordinate and facilitate sessions through a network of swimming clubs so they can develop toward achieving the performance standards to be categorised within Swimming Australia’s Athlete Categorisation Framework. The Head Coach will also lead the verification process and support for those swimmers who demonstrate the potential to progress through the pathway.
This is a full time position with a contract period up to 30 June 2027.
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:
- Demonstrated knowledge of high-performance best practice, including awareness of developing trends in coaching technique, skill development, program growth and long-term holistic development.
- Understanding and application of the principles of coaching, sports science, medicine and technology and innovation within a high-performance program within a limited resource framework.
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Office and other sports specific software programs.
- Strong communication (both verbal and written), negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, judgement and decision-making skills and the ability to use these skills effectively under pressure.
Experience required for the role:
- Significant experience in leading the development, implementation and delivery of coaching and technical guidance to a group of emerging elite athletes within the program’s daily performance and competition environment.
- Experience within an inclusive Para-Sport development environment, or equivalent, is desirable, but not essential.
- National and international team coaching experience is desirable, but not essential.
- An understanding of the models of disability, ableism and disablism.
- An understanding of the Australian sporting system, particularly Paralympic sport.
- An understanding of the key principles of long-term athlete development.
- Experience in establishing and managing key stakeholder relationships.
Essential Requirements
- Swimming Australia National Coaching Framework - Performance Accredited Coach (or international equivalent).
- Excellent planning, communication and organisational skills.
- Experience and demonstrated success coaching elite athletes at the international level.
- Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) Anti-doping Fundamentals and Annual Update.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Working with Children WWCC.
- First Aid and CPR Certificate.
- SIA (PBTR) Child Protection and Safeguarding
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 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.
The NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSWIS recruitment/interview process, then please email nswis_recruitment@nswis.com.au and let us know.
Essential Requirements
- First Aid Certificate
- Current Provide/Perform CPR
- Performance Swimming Coach Accreditation
- Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check
- Drivers Licence