Australian National
Coach 2018-2019 - Lead
Sport
Climbing Australia is seeking a qualified candidate for the role of National
Lead Coach of the
Australian
Climbing Team. This is a volunteer position involving the training and
guidance of
the Team in lead for international competition.
Position
Description
- The National
Lead Coach responsibility relates to the discipline of lead. It is responsible
for:
- Ensuring
that Team members in each state have the best possible run up to the World
Youth Championships
- Assisting
with the participation in other international events in open and youth
categories (where possible).
- It
is expected that the National Coach will attend every national training camp
(where practicable) as well as the World Youth Championships.
- The
National Lead Coach will work (with the rest of the coaching team) on preparation for World Youth Championships and other international events, in the open and youth categories
- The
coordination of the training program (in youth and open) for all athletes
- The
preparation and supervision of all athletes during the WYCH
- Organising
National training camps
Position Requirements
- Excellent
communication skills
- Understanding
of each discipline and associated rules
- Climbing
coaching experience
- A
focus on the lead discipline is necessary
- Competition
experience in each discipline; international climbing experience is
advantageous
- Certification
in coaching, sports science or other related field is advantageous
- Working
with children check
- Some
experience with administration preferable
This is a two year position. The Australian National
Coach reports to the high-performance manager.
Please send your application including a resume and cover letter to info@sportclimbingaustralia.org.au.
Applications will be accepted no later than the 30th of November 2017.