About the Victorian Institute of Sport:
The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) was set up to assist the development of Victoria’s best athletes. It was established in 1990 by the State Government as a private trustee company, with its Board of Directors appointed by the Victorian Minister for Sport.
The VIS is located at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park. The VIS headquarters completed a renovation in February 2023, providing a brand new workspace for athletes and staff. It is a non-residential institute, which utilises Melbourne’s outstanding sporting facilities, to allow high performance athletes to live and train in Melbourne, the sporting capital of Australia.
The VIS operates in partnership with National Sporting Organisations and State Sporting Associations to deliver high performance daily training environments (DTEs) for sports and athletes in support of the National High Performance Sport Strategy outcomes. Our facility and staff help prepare and support future and current Olympic, Paralympic, Commonwealth Games and World Champion athletes.
Employee Benefits:
The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) provides a supportive work environment for you to be your best whilst supporting Victoria's best athletes. In addition, all employees have access to:
- 2xu gear to proudly represent the VIS brand
- Friday Staff Sport - to get that competitive energy out and socialise with all staff
- Heavily subsidised access to St Ali barista coffee and Albert Park parking
- Professional development opportunities
- Newly renovated office with ergonomic sit/stand desks and plenty of natural light & open windows
- Free access to gym, boxing classes and pool/recovery facilities
About the role:
The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) is seeking an experienced and passionate Diving Coach to lead and deliver a world-class high performance program, aligned with the Diving Australia (DA) National Performance System.
This role plays a critical part in developing elite athletes within a high-performance daily training environment, preparing them for success on national teams and the international stage. Working closely with the DA Hub Coach - Victoria, the Diving Coach will design, implement, and manage all aspects of the VIS Diving Program, including technical coaching, coordination of support services, talent identification, and the development of athlete performance pathways.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Implement and provide leadership to the VIS Diving Program in line with the DA National Performance System
- Design and conduct an elite diving program for the VIS squad incorporating a daily training environment that will expose elite development athletes to the physical and mental loads required to compete successfully at international level as part of an effective DA Elite Athlete Pathway culminating in the DA National Team.
- Report on a regular basis to the VIS General Manager High Performance and the Hub Coach – Victoria regarding program implementation and the development of individual athletes within the VIS program
- Plan and co-ordinate designated support services to the program
- Manage the Diving program budget in consultation with the Hub Coach Victoria and the General Manager High Performance and perform administrative tasks as required
- Maintain effective communication with athletes, administrators and parents
- Identify athletes and contribute to the selection process of athletes in accordance with DA selection polices.
- Ensure technological advances and dry land facilities are used to enhance the quality of the daily training environment
- Provide six monthly reports to the Program Management Group
- Undertake national and state coaching
- Liaise with DA and DV to oversee the development the Talent Identification and Talent Development (TID) program
- Mentor, monitor and evaluate any contracted coaches assisting with the diving program, and assist with the delivery of coach education and elite technical direction to the coaches in Victoria
- Actively promote, support, and implement the National Quality Standards and AIS Best Practice Guidelines, to give confidence that athlete performance data collected and used to inform decisions is valid, accurate, reliable and comparable nation-wide.
Required qualifications/ experience:
- Level II NCAS Diving Qualification (or overseas equivalent)
- Current Victorian Working with Children Check (must be in place before employment commences)
- Successful completion and currency of Level 1 & 2 Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) accreditation
- Successful completion of SIA " Competition Manipulation and Sport Wagering Policy" Anti-match fixing education components
- Relevant high performance coaching experience with a minimum of five years recent diving coaching experience at senior national or international level
- Demonstrated experience in planning, organizing and implementing a comprehensive training program for elite development athletes
- Proven record of success in coaching junior and senior divers at the national or international level
- Understanding of the concepts of sport science, sport medicine and physical preparation, and the ability to apply to the daily training environment
- High level of self-motivation and ability to work as part of the VIS team
- Ability to work within the guidelines set by DA as part of the National Performance System
- Ability to motivate athletes and use personal initiative in gaining an expected level of performance
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability and desire to consult, negotiate and build collaborative relationships with existing and potential program partners
- Current First Aid & CPR qualification
Desirable qualifications/ experience:
- Graduate qualification in a sports related field
- Technical knowledge of principles of diving including techniques, dry land training, advanced skills in harness and spotting, coaching trends and international developments
- Proven ability to manage, supervise and provide leadership to club coaches
- Ability to contribute to the development of the VIS high performance culture and environment
- Experience and ability in dealing with volunteers and parents
Applications close Monday 9th June 5pm.
The VIS is committed to ensuring a safe and inclusive space for all, celebrating our differences where everyone is valued, included and supported. Guided by our motto 'Success in Sport & Life’, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, identities, ages, and abilities including those who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people with a disability. We are dedicated to ensuring equitable opportunities for all, including making reasonable adjustments in recruitment and workplace processes to ensure everyone can perform at their best.
