Expression of Interest for Australian Sailing Futures Coaches (Contractor roles)

Australian Sailing is calling for expressions of interest from technical coaches for the Australian Sailing Futures program.

Australian Sailing Futures will focus on supporting and shaping athletes, who are transitioning from Youth to Olympic classes. We are looking for the best and brightest coaches in the athlete development space, with our sights set on developing both athletes and coaches toward the 2024 and 2028 Olympic cycles.

The Futures program will encompass the Laser Std, Laser Radial, Windfoil, Mixed Kite Foil and Mixed 470 classes. it will be run over 4 - 5 camps in various locations.

The 49er and 49er FX classes will be based in NSW it will be more intensely resources. We are already operating a pilot program in the Nacra 17 class. We will be looking at fortnight long camps in a Lake Macquarie venue, at around 4 - 5 camps per year.

A day rate will be provided and travel and accommodation expenses covered for the camps.

Selection Criteria

• Must hold a minimum, current NCAS Level 1 Sailing Coach accreditation or an equivalent international qualification 
• Must have passed a ‘Working With Children Check’
• Must hold a current Power Boat Licence
• Consideration will be given to previous international regatta coaching experience
• Consideration will be given to the number of athletes selected on the team
• Consideration will be given to the ‘fit’ of individual coaches and their respective skills into the coaching team
• Remuneration on a day rate basis is negotiable

Applications

Please fill out the online form noting particular areas of expertise, along with a copy of the following:

• Current resume (max.two pages)
• A copy of working with children check
• A copy of power boat license
• Australian Sailing Number and/or Copy of any Coaching Qualifications (AS Sailing Coaching can be obtained from Australian Sailing)
• Completed Application Form

The EOI closes on the 19th February 2021 COB ADST @ 1700 hrs.

For additional information please contact Lesley Fasala - lesley.fasala@sailing.org.au / 03 9088 7202