Expression Of Interest
 
Coaching Support Staff – 2025 Youth Squad and International Competition 

In line with the commitment to support development of sailors in partnership with class associations, Australian Sailing is calling for expressions of interest for Coaching Support Staff for Youth Squad Camp and International competition in 2025.

Youth Squad

The Youth Squad (non-residential) is a domestic on/off-water program of training and learning via webinars that prepare youth sailors for international competition in a squad environment. The sailors in the squad will have achieved the selection criteria set out in the policy aspire and intend to develop their skills to attend the approved overseas event in 2025. The Youth Squad runs for three months.

International Competition

To elevate the coaches and sailors learning experience at international competition, AS together with the Class Association provides on-water coaching support for all Australians for on water support at the selected international competition. The appointed coach will lead the on-water coaching support to all Australian sailors who have agreed to pay the fees for on-water coaching via the Class Association. This support is subject to minimum numbers.

This support is subject to minimum numbers and sailors/parents agreeing to cover overseas coaching support.

Coach Support Staff Appointments:

Youth Squad Camp

International Competition

Note: all classes may not qualify or be able to access the International Competition (quota and standards required:) Options for domestic camps or NZ tour if classes are unable to meet a quota or not at the standard required to compete at a standard.

AS may review the number of class-specific coaches for each regatta depending on the number of sailors in the class attending.

Coaching support at International competitions must meet the minimum entry numbers to receive support.

As a guide, this would be:
- Single handed classes – Three (3) entries
- Double handed classes – Three (3) entries / six (6) competitors

Requirements:

The appointed Coaching Support Staff will be required to lead or deliver the following activities unencumbered of other personal or professional commitments:

1. Attend the Youth Squad camp coaching and regatta (non-residential)
2. Run webinars (with support from AS)
3. Meeting with the Class Association, AS and additional coaching support staff attending Class Worlds to outline the role and responsibilities
4. Provide coaching support at class world championships
5. Submit an event report to AS within 14 days of returning from the Event
6. Liaise with Australian Sailing before and during the trip

Selection Criteria:

Mandatory requirements for Coaching Support Staff

• Current AS Sailing Coach accreditation (Advanced Fleet or above)
• Valid Working With Children Check
• Valid Power Boat Licence
• Hold a valid passport
• Able to attend the Youth Squad Camp 

The selected coaches’ support staff must complete the following e-learning modules via the Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) website before attending the Youth Squad and International Competition.

• SIA - Anti-Doping Fundamentals
• SIA – Annual Update
• SIA - Child Safeguarding in Sport Induction

Selection considerations:

• Current or previous involvement (at least three years) in the relevant Class, advanced club or State/ National level coaching activities
• Previous State, National or International regatta coaching experience in the relevant class
• Number of sailors selected on the team
• The ‘fit’ of individual coaches and their respective skills into the coaching team and the sailor cohort

Applications:
The EOI closes on 28 November 2024. Successful applicants will be notified by 12 December 2024.

For additional information, please contact Lesley Fasala - lesley.fasala@sailing.org.au / 0412 502 395