Learmonth Bowling Club seeking Playing Coach

Bowls Victoria; Learmonth; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Learmonth Bowling Club is seeking a playing coach to develop players across all levels within a welcoming country club setting in Victoria. The role focuses on delivering engaging coaching, developing skills, and fostering a positive club environment.

The successful candidate will coach beginners to experienced players, help with team preparation, and contribute to major events while promoting a inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Playing coach with appropriate bowling accreditation.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse range of ages and abilities.
• Passion for growing the sport and supporting players.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured and enjoyable coaching sessions.
• Support skill development, strategy, and game awareness.
• Encourage participation and build player confidence.
• Assist with team preparation and competitive readiness.
• Coordinating major tournament and club events.
• Pennant team selection.
• Promoting a welcoming and inclusive club culture.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bowling accreditation

Job description

Learmonth Bowling Club seeking Playing Coach

The Learmonth Bowling Club are currently seeking an enthusiastic and experienced playing coach to join the club and help develop players of all skill levels.

About the Role

Learmonth is a community club with country values, supporting 75 members and located in the Ballarat Highlands Bowls Region. They have 4 weekend Pennant sides and 2 midweek sides. Both weekend and midweek have Division 1 sides. They currently have 2 synthetic greens and a tifdwarf grass green.

About the Role

The successful applicant will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging coaching sessions, supporting player development, and fostering a positive and inclusive club environment. This role may involve working with beginners through to more experienced competition players.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver structured and enjoyable coaching sessions


• Support skill development, strategy, and game awareness


• Encourage participation and build player confidence


• Assist with team preparation and compatitive readiness


• Coordinating major tournament and club events


• Pennant team selection


• Promoting a welcoming and inclusive club culture

What They’re Looking For

• Playing coach with appropriate bowling accrediation


• Strong communication and leadership skills


• Ability to work with a diverse range of ages and abilities


• Passion for growing the sport and supporting players

Remuneration will be negotiated with the successful applicant.