About the Victorian Institute of Sport:
The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) was set up to assist the development of Victoria’s best athletes. It was established in 1990 by the State Government as a private trustee company, with its Board of Directors appointed by the Victorian Minister for Sport.
The VIS is located at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park. The VIS headquarters completed a renovation in February 2023, providing a brand new workspace for athletes and staff. It is a non-residential institute, which utilises Melbourne’s outstanding sporting facilities, to allow high performance athletes to live and train in Melbourne, the sporting capital of Australia.
The VIS operates in partnership with National Sporting Organisations and State Sporting Associations to deliver high performance daily training environments (DTEs) for sports and athletes in support of the National High Performance Sport Strategy outcomes. Our facility and staff help prepare and support future and current Olympic, Paralympic, Commonwealth Games and World Champion athletes.
Employee Benefits:
The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) provides a support work environment for you to be your best whilst supporting Victoria's best athletes. In addition, all employees have access to:
- 2xu gear to proudly represent the VIS brand
- Friday Staff Sport - to get that competitive energy out and socialise with all staff
- Heavily subsidised access to St Ali barista coffee and Albert Park parking
- Professional development opportunities
- Newly renovated office with ergonomic sit/stand desks and plenty of natural light & open windows
- Free access to gym, boxing classes and pool/recovery facilities
About the role:
The VIS Wheelchair Basketball Coach is a leader of and a key contributor to the overall development and implementation of the VIS Wheelchair Basketball Program. The major focus of this position is to:
- Be responsible for delivering a program that maximises the development of categorised Victorian Wheelchair Basketball athletes.
- To achieve National and International success in line with the national program direction and targets.
- To coordinate and deliver the daily training environment for scholarship holders.
- Support Talent Identification initiatives of future Wheelchair Basketball Athletes for the VIS Para Sport Unit and Basketball Pathways.
Job responsibilities may include but not limited to:
- Deliver a high-performance program for VIS athletes in line with national program direction and targets.
- Work in partnership with Basketball Australia and Basketball Victoria and the VIS Para Sport Unit hub to identify and select athletes to recruit and retain more athletes and enhance pathway programs.
- Implement a holistic athlete development program designed to increase the number of athletes with the skills and abilities to represent Australia and achieve agreed athlete development and program KPI’s.
- Deliver athlete performance planning, monitoring and review.
- Deliver technical coaching, providing feedback and measurable athlete skills improvement and progression.
- Develop athletes to progress and maintain national squad/team selection.
- Facilitate and lead the Performance Team to ensure athletes are prepared for training and competition.
- Build and maintain a pro-active relationship with the national team Head Coaches, Basketball Australia and Basketball Victoria.
Required qualifications/ experience
- Level 1 (Club coaching) certificate (Level 2 - Association Coach is desirable) or overseas equivalent.
- Experience developing, coaching, managing and leading a Wheelchair Basketball or Basketball program that meets the needs of elite and potential elite athletes and their coaches
- Current Victorian Working with Children Check (must be in place before employment commences)
- Successful completion and currency of Level 1 & 2 Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) accreditation
- Successful completion of SIA "Keep Sport Honest" Anti-match fixing education components
- Recent relevant coaching experience at senior national level
- Current First Aid & CPR qualification
- Experience working in international / domestic high-performance sport environments, developing talented performers into podium potential / podium performers
- Experience with implementing and driving monitoring systems for athlete development and tracking across local/national systems
- Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of MS Office and other sports specific computer programs
Desirable qualifications/ experience:
- Graduate qualification in a sports related field
- Ability to contribute to the development of the VIS high performance culture and environment
- Experience and ability in dealing with volunteers
- Knowledge of the Australian High-Performance Sport Systems
The VIS is committed to ensuring a safe and inclusive space for all, celebrating our differences where everyone is valued, included and supported. Guided by our motto 'Success in Sport & Life’, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, identities, ages, and abilities including those who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people with a disability. We are dedicated to ensuring equitable opportunities for all, including making reasonable adjustments in recruitment and workplace processes to ensure everyone can perform at their best.
