Coach, Acrobatics

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
NSWIS is looking for a highly organised and dynamic person to fullfill the role Coach, Acrobatics. The role is to provide expert technical and analytical coaching support, within the daily training environment, to optimise the development of fundamental movement and acrobatic skills that underpin and enables athletes to execute complex and superior skill required for elite performance. The Coach, Acrobatics, will support NSWIS sport programs where there is a significant acrobatic requirement and will be an integral part of the inter-disciplinary performance team. The Coach, Acrobatics will work closely with the sport program coaches, inputting into the individual athlete’s performance plan (IAPP) to enhance the athlete’s technical skill development and positively impact their performance.
This is a fulltime role offering salary range between $102,790 – $107,534 plus employer superannuation which will be negotiable based on the successful candidates experience and demonstrated competency. The contract period is until 31 December 2024 in line with the Olympic cycle.
For further information about the role and the key accountabilities please see the .
About you
You will have:

• Extensive knowledge of the gymnastics acrobatic skill curriculum, coaching techniques and feedback approaches.
• Understanding the key levers for high performance delivery to achieve national/international success.
• Demonstrated experience in the design and delivery of an acrobatics skill learning curriculum.
• Demonstrated coaching experience in working with athletes in an acrobatic sport program. This will include coaching of athletes on trampolines and other key apparatus.
• Passion and enthusiasm, effective communication, the ability to plan, prioritise and to work collaboratively with NSWIS sport program coaches and athletes within a high performance sport daily training environment.
• Knowledge of creating and implementing child safe environments and uphold processes to ensure (athletes, coaches, and staff) are treated with respect and dignity and are protected from bullying, discrimination, harassment, or abuse including the use of language such that feedback: is non-discriminatory, prejudicial and/or abusive; but rather is constructive, encouraging and motivational.

Essential Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Human Movement, Coaching, Sport Science, or related field.
• Relevant Gymnastics coaching qualification (acrobatic, tumbling and/or trampoline).
• Coaching experience in an acrobatics related sport.
• Sport Integrity Australia – Anti-Doping Fundamentals and annual update 2022.
• Sport Integrity Australia – PBTR – Child Protection and Safeguarding
• Valid First Aid and CPR certificates
• Working with Children Check
• Proof of up to date immunisation (COVID-19).

Applying for the role
To apply for this role please submit:

• A cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements and focus capabilities in the for the role (maximum 1 page)

• An up to date CV outlining experience, qualifications and achievements (please include at least two referees)

• A response to the pre-screening questions below (maximum 500 words per question)

Pre-screening questions (Please limit your response to 500 words per question)

• Tell us your experience in the implementation and delivery of an acrobatics curriculum and what you would consider to be the key requirements to perform complex acrobatic skills.

• Describe what you consider is key to successful high performing teams and provide examples of where you have been required to work within a collaborative environment.

If you would like to enquire about the role contact Andrew Logan, Director, Coaching Regional & Talent at Andrew.logan@nswis.com.au or 02 9763 0222.
To apply complete your application via the iworkfornsw by midnight Thursday 29 September 2022. Only those applications which address the selection criteria and focus capabilities will be considered by the Selection Panel.
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 www.nswis.com.au.
The NSW Institute of Sport requires all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID 19, to be so. Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of vaccination and those unable to receive the COVID-19 vaccination due to a medical condition will be requested to provide an NSW Health COVID-19 Vaccine Medical Contraindication form completed by a medical practitioner as part of the appointment process.
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.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $102,790.00 – $107,534.00 per year