Australian Sailing is seeking an experienced coach to support the development of South Australian athletes within the High-Performance Pathways program. Based in Adelaide, this part-time role offers a unique opportunity to deliver a high-performance training environment, supporting the development of nationally categorised athletes and contribute to their progression in Olympic sailing. Ideal candidates will have strong technical sailing knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a passion for youth and performance sailing.Reporting to the Australian Sailing (AS) High Performance (HP) Pathways Manger, the Performance Pathways Coach will be responsible for delivery and support of on-water coaching for the South Australian (SA) State Sailing Performance Programs (SSPP). This is a part-time position (0.5 FTE) based at the Australian Sailing SA Office. The Brighton Seacliff Yacht Club (BSYC) will serve as the primary training base for the SA SSPP.

This role involves working closely with AS’s HP program and Performance Pathways staff through to AS’s Community/Club Services staff to ensure alignment and integration across all stages of the athlete pathway. Some after hours and weekend work, as well as regional and interstate travel will be required.

Principle Accountabilities

In alignment with the NSW SSPP program objectives, primary responsibilities of the State Performance Pathways Lead include (but are not limited to):

In alignment with the SA Sailing program objectives, the primary responsibilities of the Performance Pathways Coach (SA) include:

• Providing on water coaching for SA identified/categorised athletes in the local training environment, scheduled training camps and at major state and national regattas.
• Driving and monitoring the development of Pre-Emerging sailors via talent ID and direct coaching at association/AS Youth events and Sail Our Way coaching and other initiatives e.g. Green & Gold, Youfor2032, etc.
• Attending and actively participating in identified sailing initiatives across the state to aid coach development with the underpinning club and association networks.
• Creating and actioning an annual plan of engagement including regattas and camps (to be agreed with the AS HP Pathways Manager).
• Ensuring any categorised athletes in SA have Individual Development Plans/Campaign Plans and are receiving the support they require to enable them to optimise their rate of development and liaise with the AS HP Pathways Manager to ensure they get opportunities to engage with other State Institutes/Academies of Sport (SIS/SAS) or National/Future Squad environments.
• In conjunction with the SA performance support staff, contribute to individual development planning and monitoring process for athletes in SA.
• Working with relevant AS staff to produce and action your own development planning that may involve a range of stakeholders, within SA and across the National Institute Network (NIN).
• Undertaking administrative responsibilities, including season, session and regatta planning and review processes, as well as regular progress meetings.
• Managing contracted coaches within SA, as agreed with the AS HP Pathways Manager.
• Undertaking required logistics for the team at camps and events around your own coaching needs.
• Maintaining any allocated equipment (i.e. coach boat, trailer, etc.) and remain accountable for its upkeep and servicing.
• Reading, understanding and adhering to the relevant AS policies and processes while operating within the environments and reporting any breaches to the relevant bodies.
• Participating in regular AS Performance Pathway Team meetings via video conference and/or in person, where required.
• Demonstrating collaborative behaviours, professional standards and effective communication.
• Engaging with local pathways class associations/clubs and seek to build performance culture and regular training ethos.
• Adhering to the AS’s R.I.T.E. (Respect, Integrity, Teamwork & Excellence) values and behaviours.

Please refer to the position description attachment below for further details of the role.

What do we offer you?

• Flexibility - we support flexible working arrangements, so you can adequately balance work and life commitments.
• Hybrid working arrangement - we understand that some people enjoy working from home, so we support this... but we also love to get our people together in an office, so relationships can be formed and information sharing and collaboration can occur.
• Wellbeing Initiatives - we have an Employee Assistance Program available to all staff.
• Staff Discounts - through our corporate partners, our people can access significant discounts on some fantastic partner products.
• The RITE Culture - whereby we live and breathe our RITE Values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence... and acknowledge and reward those who demonstrate them.
• Professional Development - we provide opportunities for our people to thrive and develop in their current, or future role. Depending on the situation, we can provide financial support for approved learning and development opportunities, or study leave, so you have the allocated time to complete said study.

About Us

Australian Sailing is the national governing body to advance, promote, administer, and grow the sport of sailing. Through advocacy and partnerships with government and industry; Australian Sailing works to achieve support for programs and activities for the benefit of the sport. We provide leadership to maintain and enhance standards and enrich the quality and reputation of sailing for the collective and mutual benefit of Members, Associates and Participants. Australian Sailing represents the interests of Australian Sailing as a member of World Sailing, the Australian Olympic Committee and Australian Paralympic Committee. 

Our Purpose: To grow sailing by leading, inspiring and supporting sailors and their communities.

Our People: The future of Australian Sailing lies in our people. We will proactively attract, train, support and retain people who love Sailing and are committed to achieving our purpose.

Our Culture: Our values define our character and guide how we behave as we collectively do what is right for Sailing.

• Respect - We value each other’s experience and knowledge.
• Integrity - We act honestly and take responsibility.
• Teamwork - We work as one crew to help each other perform.
• Excellence - We exceed expectations and strive for the best.

Our Strategic Pillars

• Support - An enhanced Sailing delivery system delivering positive and rewarding Sailing experiences.
• Grow - More people on the water, in more ways, more often.
• Win - #1 Olympic Sailing nation in the world, uniting and inspiring Australia.

Our Strategic Foundations

• Future Focus - Our cultural, governance and integrity, operating and financial frameworks are best practice and perfectly placed to support our organisation and Sailing's delivery system into the future.
• Diversity & Inclusion - Sailing is a great way to show how diverse and inclusive we can be as a nation. We want to see Sailing reflecting our communities. Inclusive sport = inclusive communities, and Sailing is part of this.
• Environmental Sustainability - With the ocean, lakes and rivers as our playground, Sailing and the environment are intrinsically connected. We play an active role in ensuring all Australians have clean and safe waterways on which to sail.
• Innovation - We are open to new ideas and will continually challenge our assumptions to improve the way we operate.
• Safety - We promote a Sailing safety culture.
• Partnerships - We positively partner with all elements of the Australian Sailing community for the benefit of Sailing.

Child Safety

Australian Sailing is committed to protecting Children from harm. We require all applicants that will work with Children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

Diversity & Inclusion 

At Australian Sailing, a diverse and inclusive workplace is one where all employees, contractors, and volunteers feel valued and respected. We are committed to a non-discriminatory approach and providing equal opportunity for employment and advancement in all of our departments, programs, and worksites. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices are valued and heard. We’re committed to modelling diversity and inclusion inside the organisation and to the sailing community of Australia, and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all.