About us
The NSW Institute of Sport [NSWIS] is a high performance sporting organisation that supports Australian athletes to become world’s best. 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 class daily training environments for our athletes and coaches. Our experts work in collaboration with partners within the national sporting system to create and deliver high performance support services and environments to prepare athletes and coaches for international competition.
About the role
The Head Coach of the University of Sydney Performance Centre will be responsible for leading and developing a successful Performance Centre program. The Head Coach is responsible for the provision of high performance coaching services to targeted University of Sydney Performance Centre, NSWIS scholarship and talented athletes with the goal of optimising the performances of these athletes nationally and internationally at benchmark events and preparing them for selection into Australian teams.
This is a full time position, attracting a salary range in line with NSWIS Grade 3, Level 3 plus superannuation, which will be negotiable based upon the successful candidates experience and demonstrated competency.
The contract period for this role is up to 31 December 2028 in line with the Olympic cycle.
This is an identified position requiring a Working with Children Check.
For further information about the role and the key accountabilities please see the job description.
About you
You will have:
- 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.
- In depth understanding and application of the principles of coaching, sports science, medicine and technology and innovation within a high performance program within a limited resource framework
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Office and other sports specific software programs
- Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills, judgement and decision making skills and the ability to use these skills effectively under pressure
Essential Requirements
- Minimum eight (8) years national and international experience in leading the development, implementation and delivery of coaching and technical guidance to a group of emerging elite athletes within the program’s daily performance and competition environment
- Demonstrated experience and skill in developing and fostering strong relationships with a diverse range of people; influencing without authority, leading, coaching and motivating staff and key stakeholders within the values and behaviors of Swimming Australia
- Relevant coaching accreditation (Swimming Australia Gold License (or international equivalent)
- Relevant tertiary qualifications (E.G. Coaching, Sport Science, or equivalent)
- Awareness of contemporary issues relating to athletes in high performance sport (mental health, wellbeing, social issues)
- First Aid and Resuscitation certificate
- Current driver’s license
- Working with Children (WWCC)
This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles that may arise over the next 18 months.
For more information about the NSW Institute of Sport please visit nswis.com.au.
NSWIS is committed to protecting Children from harm. 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.
