AusCycling    

More than a sport.

Our ambition is to be a global leader in cycling, respected for our positive impact on and off the bike. We are here to ensure that current and future generations experience both the simple joy of riding a bike, and the opportunity to reach their full potential.

AusCycling is the nation’s peak riding and cycling body, representing more than 5 million Australians who ride bikes. Formed in 2020 from 19 state, territory, and national bodies, AusCycling is responsible for programs, projects and initiatives that encompass BMX, Track, Mountain Bike, Road, Para and recreational.

We help school kids learn to ride, we stage more than 500 events each year, we nurture clubs and create pathways, and we are responsible for the training, welfare, and performance of Australia’s Olympic, Commonwealth Games and World Tour athletes.

AusCycling is committed to diversity and inclusion, to integrity and clean sport, to building communities and to achieving excellence in the right way.

Team Purpose             

Deliver sustained performance success on the international stage and create healthy, inspirational role models that value their connection with the sport.

Position Purpose       

To develop Australian MTB XCO athletes through categorisation into independent professional domains.

Responsibilities         

The following responsibilities are indicative requirements of the role and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all requirements.

• In conjunction with the Director of Pathways design a strategy to facilitate the development of MTB XCO athletes with a focus on 2032 and beyond
• Provide leadership, support and guidance to coaches working with categorised MTB athletes to develop relevant coaching knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors
• Coach nationally categorised MTB XCO athletes if/as requested, to enhance aptitude for training and racing, including engagement with HPN performance staff
• Collaborate with the Head Coach Endurance for the delivery of World Championships Teams.
• Lead the delivery of MTB XCO J19 & U23 international pathway camps/activities
• Lead the development and delivery of AusCycling MTB Talent Camps
• Update the categorisation framework to align with MTB XCO athlete progression in the AusCycling pathway.
• Collaborate with the Director of Pathways in informing selection standards in International Pathway activities
• Collaborate with the HPN Head Coach to ensure HPN and targeted club coaches have intimate knowledge of the Athlete Development Roadmaps/Athlete Development Frameworks and execute, monitor and report against it.
• Engage proactively with the Health Team and HPN Head Coach to ensure an approach that supports awareness of athletes, parents and coaches in-line with the WinWell Strategy
• Commit to professional development as designed by yourself, the Director of Pathways and Head Coach Endurance