Sprint Development Coach - Canoeing WA - Australian Canoeing

Sprint Development Program Coach– Western Australia
Employed by: Canoeing WA
Location: Bayswater Paddlesports Club- Perth
Reports to: primarily to National Elite Development Program Coach and Executive
Officer, Canoeing WA with regular communication to Western Australian Institute of Sport
(WAIS) Head Coach.
Available: ongoing dependant on Sprint pathway and meeting set KPI’s
For more information contact
WAIS Head Coach, Ramon Andersson - ramon@eon.net.au
Phone: 0407 426 596
Applications to:
Sarah Aulin
Executive Officer
Canoeing Western Australia
PO Box 57, Claremont WA 6910
Phone: (08) 6364 3659
Fax: (08) 9387 8018
Email: sarah.aulin@canoe.org.au
Web: wa.canoe.org.au
Closing date for expressions of interest: Friday April 27 5.00pm Perth Time
Position in Sprint Pathway Description
The Canoeing WA Development squad coach is a new position within the pathway that has
been created within Canoeing WA in conjunction with Australian Canoeing, National Elite
Development Program (NEDP) and WAIS.
The successful applicant will be required to provide technical leadership and coaching for all
aspects of WA’s potential National Elite Development Squad, these athletes are aged 14 – 23
years of age and that have progressed through the Canoe Sprint pathway, or transitioning
from surf lifesaving, surf ski at State level.
The role includes but is not limited to athlete recruitment, development, athlete performance
tracking and monitoring. This is to be done in line with the National Elite Development
program protocols and WAIS standards for data collection and analysis.

Working in collaboration with the WA National Elite Development Coach and National
Manager, Canoeing WA, Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) and Surf Lifesaving
WA the position aims to increase the number and quality of WA athletes entering into the
National Elite Development Program Coach squad. While meeting the needs of key
stakeholders (Canoeing WA, WAIS, and Surf Life Saving WA) and enhancing international
performances of Australian junior and senior teams.
Key roles and responsibilities include:
• Work in partnership with the National Elite Development Program Coach, Canoeing
WA, SLSA Next Wave, and WAIS to foster and feed athletes with talent into the high
performance Canoe Sprint system (ultimate goal WAIS).
• Assist in the implementation of strength, power, flexibility and fitness programs as
developed by the WA NEDP coach which better prepare athletes for competitive
kayak or surf ski paddling.
• Support the development of talent identification programs and National Elite
Development athletes.
• Manage your financial position; the daily operations of athlete’s fees including
budgeting, database maintenance, and performance reporting.
• Liaise with the key partners (Surf Clubs and Canoe Clubs) to create or strengthen
viable, integrated, athlete development pathways. Ultimately this will lead to
international success in Canoe Sprint.
• Establish partnerships with surf clubs, schools and club programs in WA to ensure the
highest quality athletes are identified, recruited, retained and developed to the best of
their ability.
• Work with the National Elite Development Coach to collaborate with Surf Life
Saving Clubs WA and coaches to create a partnership with reciprocal benefits for
Canoeing WA. This relationship is aimed at identifying and developing surf athletes
with the potential to succeed at the international level in sprint canoeing.
• Provide ongoing support for athletes transitioning between squads within the sprint
pathway.
• Support regional camps and guidance of coaches and athletes.
• Support regular surf clinics in line with SLSA Next Wave Programs expectations and
be prepared to assist at up skilling workshops for identified surf lifesaving coaches.
• Attend any workshops, seminars, lectures associated with increasing your knowledge
and skills as directed by National Elite Development Program Coach and Executive
Officer, Canoeing WA.

Issues and Challenges
• Provide regular updates to NEDP, Canoeing WA and WAIS.
• Deliver acceptable athlete transition to NEDP.
• Team player operating in stressful environments.
• Communication in a complex and challenging network.
• Provide coaching, direction, and integration to ensure all athletes and partners work
together effectively to achieve KPI’s.
• Create and maintain a quality daily training environment (DTE) for NEDP athletes.
• Work irregular hours, including weekends.
• Travel interstate as required. With potential overseas trips with teams (Professional
Development).
Jobholder requirements
• Proven track record in sports management, sports science or sports coaching/teaching.
• Minimum coach accreditation; level 1 Canoe Sprint (essential). If you do not
currently have this qualification, however are experienced and very eager to complete
it then please contact Canoeing WA Executive Officer.
• Desirable accreditations; level 1 Surf Coach and Australian Strength and Conditioning
Association (ASCA) Level 1 accreditation (preferred).
• A thorough understanding of pre-elite and high performance sport requirements in
order for athletes to succeed at the highest level.
• Excellent knowledge of the processes of talent detection, selection and transfer.
• Understanding or willing to, the Australian sports system and the organisational
structures within, in particular AC and SLSA.
• Ability to organise training camps, workshops and events.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as a part of a team, although operating your own coaching business,
demonstrating initiative and drive.
• Ability to liaise with a cross section of partners including coaches, athletes, parents,
peers, surf clubs, canoe clubs, sponsors, government bodies and media.
• Competent computer skills.