Terang seeking Playing Coach

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

Job summary

The Terang Bowls Club invites applications for a playing coach for the 2026/2027 season, supporting 6 teams in the Warrnambool District Bowls Region.

You will plan and run structured training, assist in pennant selection and preparation, and develop players' potential while providing feedback and post‑game analysis. A passion for coaching, playing experience, and strong communication are essential; remuneration will reflect experience and accreditation.

Qualifications

• Accredited coach certification or the ability to obtain prior to appointment.
• Playing experience and ability to perform to high quality levels.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic, dedicated, flexible, and innovative.

Responsibilities

• Organise structured training sessions and prepare players for pennant competition.
• Assist in selection and preparation of pennant teams.
• Develop players' potential and provide learning opportunities for different team roles.
• Provide post-game feedback and analysis to players.
• Support recruitment and retention of players.
• Adhere to player selection guidelines and assist with communication to the selection committee.
• Communicate with players when moved between grades (up and down).

Skills

Coaching certification

Playing experience

Communication skills

Flexibility & innovation

Job description

The Terang Bowls Club is seeking to appoint a playing coach for the upcoming 2026/2027 season. The Club currently has 6 teams in the Warrnambool District Bowls Region (WDPA); 3 in both Weekend and Midweek pennant competitions.

The coach will be responsible for:

• Structured and planned training sessions.
• Preparation of the players for pennant competition.
• Assistance in the selection and preparation of all pennant teams.
• Developing each player's potential and providing opportunities to learn different team roles.
• Providing positive feedback and post-game analysis to the players.
• Assistance with player recruitment and retention.
• Adherence to player selection guidelines.
• Advising both selection and match committee.
• Communication with players when moved between grades. (up and down)

Skills and knowledge required for this role:

• Accredited coach certification or the ability to obtain the appropriate
• Accreditation prior to appointment.
• Playing experience and the ability to perform to high quality levels.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be enthusiastic, dedicated, flexible, and innovative

Remuneration: An attractive remuneration package will be available for negotiation based on experience, accreditation, and playing/coach background.

Applications close 12th of July.