Part time Coach, Endurance Cycling

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

Job summary

NSWIS Endurance Cycling Coach role delivers high-performance coaching within the NSWIS Endurance Cycling Program, supporting scholarship athletes across road, track, para and mountain bike disciplines. The role works under the High Performance Manager to plan, coordinate and deliver day-to-day activities, with mentors guiding development toward national and international competition.

This is a part-time 0.7FTE position with an annual salary range of $88,610 to $93,928 plus superannuation,

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver the NSWIS Endurance Cycling Program day-to-day activities.
• Provide high performance coaching to scholarship athletes across road, track, para and MTB disciplines.
• Collaborate with mentors and support staff to optimise athlete development and progression.

Job description

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 job description.

About you

• 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 for high performance delivery to achieve national/international success
• Understanding how to effectively leverage support 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 Australian High Performance Sport Systems
• Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of MS Office and other sports specific computer programs

Essential Requirements

• 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

NSWIS is a high performance sporting organisation that supports exceptional athletes and inspires NSW communities. 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 leading daily training environments. Our experts work in collaboration with national sporting system partners to 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 are committed to building an inclusive and sustainable sporting system that is athlete 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 18 months.

NSWIS is committed child safeguarding.

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.