- 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 Para-Transition Lead Coach will play a lead role in the identification, recruitment and support of para-athletes who have the potential to perform at a high level and work with para-athletes to find the sport(s) which best align with their interest, strengths and skillset. The position will work closely with NSOs/NSODs, SSOs, Regional Academies of Sport, schools, clubs, centres of rehabilitation, National Institute Network (NIN), Paralympic Australia (PA) and the AIS to expand the number of para-athletes within the para-pathway and on scholarship at NSWIS, actively identifying and transferring talent, and providing comprehensive development opportunities across various para-sports through collaboration with NSWIS and network coaches and performance specialists.
This is a full time position, attracting a salary of $111,839 plus superannuation. The contract period for this role is 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:
- Has an established coaching philosophy, including established values and standards of behaviour for athletes and staff.
- Demonstrated knowledge of high-performance best practice, including awareness of developing trends in coaching technique, skill development, program growth and long-term holistic development.
- Able to develop, evaluate, implement and improve professional duties with limited direction and an ability to supervise/mentor staff and positively support.
Experience required for the role
- Experience in leading the development, implementation and delivery of coaching and technical guidance to a group of pre-emerging and emerging athletes within the program’s daily performance and competition environment.
- Possesses a thorough knowledge of best practice and trends in high performance sport related to para-sport.
- Able to build and maintain collaborative relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience with implementing monitoring systems for tracking athlete development.
- Demonstrated competence in working respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, including a strong understanding of cultural values and social issues, and a commitment to ensuring programs and services are accessible and responsive to community needs.
- Works collaboratively with staff and stakeholders to effectively deliver outcomes and create a culture of quality and continuous improvement change and risk management initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to provide succinct written and verbal communications based on sound analytical research and contemporary discipline knowledge; and plan and set priorities that support the delivery of time critical projects and deadlines.
Essential Requirements
- Nationally or internationally recognised coaching accreditation or certification
- Awareness of contemporary issues relating to athletes in high performance sport (mental health, wellbeing, social issues)
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Education, Career Guidance, Personal Development (Arts, Business, or Sciences undergraduate degree) or similar.
- Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Current First Aid and Resuscitation certificate
- Valid Driver’s licence
- Sport Integrity Australia Anti-Doping Fundamentals and annual update 2022
- Sport Integrity Australia (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.
