Rowing Coach

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Period of Appointment
Appointment to the role is on a fixed term flexible (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight) basis for 2 years.
Duties

• Identify and propose athletes for categorisation within TIS Development and Rowing Performance Squads.
• Deliver daily training on water in both Hobart and Launceston. Working flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, as well as camps, competitions, and other training venues as required.
• Utilise contemporary coaching practices in a rowing environment, motivating and empowering identified athletes.
• Maintain positive relationships with schools and clubs' coaches with athletes that are in both rowing environments.
• Maintain open communication and collaboration with Rowing Tasmania about TIS pathway activity.
• Develop and implement individual performance plans (including competition plans) for TID Development Squad and TIS Rowing Performance Squad athletes.
• Use athlete monitoring and training technologies to maximise training availability and enhance performance aligned with the individual performance plan.
• Support the TIS head Rowing Coach with coaching and coordinating training programs for TIS HP athletes as required.
• Undertake additional duties within the TIS environment.

Essential Requirements
Evidence of the following must be provided prior to appointment to this role:

• Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration
• National Police Clearance
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current Driver's Licence
• Current boat licence
• Experience Rowing Coaching at Underage (U19, U21, U23) National level or higher
• Successful completion of -
• Sport Integrity Australia Anti-Doping Fundamentals Course
• Sports Integrity Australia Competition Manipulation and Sports Betting Course

The person must continue to satisfy the above essential requirements/qualifications throughout their employment in this role.
Desirable Requirements

• Level 2 National Rowing Coaching accreditation or
• Coaching certification and or experience with other sporting disciplines at national and/or international levels would be deemed an advantage.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge and/or qualification in either sports performance services, sports science, strength & conditioning, performance analysis.

Pre-employment Requirements
The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this role must satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion, or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted. * Conviction checks in the following areas:

• Crimes of violence
• Sex related offences
• Serious drug offences
• Crimes involving dishonesty
• Serious traffic offences (if Driver's Licence is an essential requirement)
• Identification check
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
For more information Name: Stewart Pither
Position: Program Manager, Wellbeing & Coach Development
Email: stewart.pither@tis.tas.gov.au
Phone: 0467 724 041
How to apply
To apply, please provide a one - two page document outlining your experience skills, and knowledge as they relate to the statement of duties and a copy of your current resume.
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