Part time Coach, Endurance Cycling

Institute of Sport, NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 94,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) is seeking a part-time Endurance Cycling Coach to lead performance coaching for scholarship athletes across road, track, para and MTB disciplines. You will plan daily activities, coordinate a multi-disciplinary program and drive athlete progression in national and international competition.

You will work under the High Performance Manager with mentors to optimise performance and pathway development, contributing to a pro-rata salary based on 0.7 FTE until 31

Qualifications

• Deliver high performance coaching within NSWIS Endurance Cycling Program.
• Ability to develop long-term periodised plans for athletes navigating international competition.
• Experience working in high performance environments and coordinating support services.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver day-to-day activities of the Endurance Cycling Program.
• Collaborate with coaches, mentors and support staff to optimise athlete development.
• Contribute to athlete progression and selection into national teams.

Skills

Campaign delivery

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Partnership building

Coaching science

MS Office

Driver's license

WWCC

Education

AusCycling Development Coach accreditation

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Institute of Sport, NSW – Olympic Park NSW

Join the NSW Institute of Sport – Where exceptional people create exceptional performance

About the role

The NSWIS Endurance Cycling Coach is responsible for delivering high performance coaching within the NSWIS Endurance Cycling Program. Working with the support of NSWIS and AusCycling mentors, the coach will aim to drive consistent and progressive performances at national and international level for NSWIS scholarship athletes across the road, track, para and mountain bike cross-country disciplines.

Working under the leadership of the NSWIS High Performance Manager, the role is accountable for planning, coordinating and delivering the day-to-day activities of the NSWIS Endurance Cycling Program. The coach works collaboratively with the High Performance Network Head Coach, National Mountain Bike Coach, performance support staff and mentors to: (i) optimise the holistic development of performance and performance pathway cyclists through individual performance planning, integrated performance support and coaching; (ii) support athlete progression and selection into national teams and high performance pathways; and (iii) contribute to the development of athletes prepared for the demand of international competition.

This is a part time (0.7FTE) position, the full time equivalent (FTE) annual salary range of $88,610 - $93,928 plus superannuation, which will be paid pro-rata for hours worked.

The contract period for this role is up to 31 December 2028 in line with the Olympic and Paralympic cycle.

This position requires a Working with Children Check.

For further information about the role and the key accountabilities please see the .

About you

You will bring to our team:

• Successful campaign delivery at a State/National level
• Successful campaign delivery at a State / National level
• Experience with devising and executing a long-term periodised plan to guide the development of pre-emerging / talent / emerging international athletes
• Experience working in international / domestic high performance sport environments, developing high potential performers into potential podium / podium performers
• Demonstrated knowledge of international high performance best practice, including awareness of developing trends in coaching technique, skill development, program growth and long-term holistic development
• Experience in building and driving partnerships to better achieve shared high performance development outcomes
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire, and collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders, including athletes, coaches and parents.
• Up to date with current trends in coaching science and practice that contribute to athlete success
• Understanding the key levers forhigh performancedelivery to achieve national/international success
• Understanding how to effectivelyleveragesupport services for national/international success in a ‘restricted resource environment’
• Knowledge of talent pathway considerations and associated athlete success profiles for stages of the pathway
• Awareness of frameworks and tools that promote continuous improvement for work teams and individual contributors
• Knowledge of the AustralianHigh PerformanceSport Systems
• Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of MS Office and other sports specific computer programs
• Minimum AusCycling Development Coach accreditation (Advanced preferred)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• SIA (PBTR) Child Protection and Safeguarding
• First Aid and CPR Certificate

Working at NSWIS

The NSW Institute of Sport [NSWIS] is ahighperformancesporting organisation that supportsexceptional athletes and inspires NSW communities.We reach all regions of NSW with an Olympic and Paralympic training facility based at Sydney Olympic Park andhighperformancehubs across NSW that provide worldleadingdaily training environments. Our experts work in collaboration with national sporting systempartnersto deliver high performance support services and environments to prepare athletes and coaches for international competition.

NSWIS plays an integral part in Australia’s High Performance 2032+ Sport Strategy– Win Well.We arecommitted to building an inclusive and sustainable sporting system that isathlete focused, exceptionally led and purposefully collaborative.

We ensure athlete safeguarding is prioritised and that the integrity of sport is embedded in our organisation.

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles that may arise over the next 18months.

For more information about the NSW Institute of Sport please visit .

NSWIS is committed child safeguarding. 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 and let us know.