Lead Softball Australia’ s Women's Aussie Spirit to international success and drive athlete development towards the LA 2028 Olympics and beyond.

Location: Flexible location

Head Office: Sports House - Albert Park, Victoria

Direct Reports: Assistant Coaches (2-3), Battery Coach, S&C Coach, Team Manager, Video Analyst & other support staff.

Softball Australia – About the Organisation

Softball Australia (SA) is the National Sporting Organisation (NSO) for the sport and has eight member States and Territories across the country. There are over 23,000 members and over 100K+ players in Australia ranging from grassroots through to elite talent.

SA has recently launched its new five-year strategic plan with a vision that softball is for everybody and inspiring heroes on the world stage.  Our purpose is to promote and develop a thriving and attractive national sport that builds friendships, community, and elite skills to successfully compete. We do well, we do good, and we have fun!

As part of the new strategy, we have four key priorities of People, Play, Promote and Perform. At SA, our values include, Unified, Respect, Creative & Brave and Fun.

We exist for our members and govern the sport to ensure safe, inclusive, and respectful environments at all levels. Under the Perform pillar of Softball Australia’s strategic plan, our goal is to cultivate world-class athletes and systems that drive sustained success on the global stage. This involves developing rigorous high-performance pathways, fostering an environment of continuous improvement, and utilizing data-driven methodologies to enhance athlete performance. Central to this effort is the alignment with the AIS Win Well strategy, which emphasizes holistic athlete well-being, ethical conduct, and collaborative innovation. We strive to create a culture where athletes not only achieve podium finishes at major international competitions but also thrive personally and professionally, embodying the values of honesty, integrity, and fairness. Through unified efforts, respect for the game, and a fun yet ambitious approach, we aim to inspire and equip our athletes to excel and become heroes on the world stage.

Softball Australia is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion.

The Role

This pivotal role calls for an inspiring leader with the vision, knowledge and experience to spearhead the Aussie Spirit’s high-performance program. The National Head Coach will be instrumental in developing, executing, and refining world-class coaching strategies that secure international podium finishes and prepare the team for the qualifications for the LA 2028 Olympics and podium success. This involves developing cutting-edge elite athlete program, fostering athlete wellbeing, use of technology and integrating sports science. Collaboration with other high-performance staff is key to supporting talent identification and development pathways.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement a high-performance culture that prioritises performance outcomes and athlete wellbeing.
• Manage and oversee daily performance environments and ensure alignment with individual player coaches.
• Develop and update Individual Performance Plans (IPPs) for Aussie Spirit athletes, focusing on continuous improvement.
• Development and documentation of the four-year schedule to LA 2028 Olympics including delivery of pathways, training camps, talent ID and selection process
• Facilitate the integration of new technologies and methodologies to enhance training and performance.
• Collaborate with the National High-Performance Director on strategic objectives and high-performance initiatives.
• Work with the AIS and National Institute Network (NIN’s) for athlete categorisation, reporting, professional development, resource opportunities, camp development and campaign planning.
• Represent Softball Australia at international competitions, conferences, and forums.

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills to inspire and motivate both athletes and coaching staff.
• Strategic and innovative thinker with a strong commitment to athlete-centered coaching.
• High emotional intelligence and resilience, capable of thriving under pressure.
• Clear alignment with Softball Australia’s values and commitment to ethical conduct.