PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Reporting to and working with, the GIANTS Netball Head Coach, the successful applicant will be responsible for assisting in the delivery and implementation of HP programs for SSN contracted athletes and Training Partners with a focus on their individual development, supporting the Head Coach on Game Days and providing strategic advice on the round-by-round game plan.

Reporting to: GIANTS Netball Head Coach

NETBALL NSW OVERVIEW 

Netball NSW is a not-for-profit organisation, governed by a Board of Directors and managed by professional staff. Netball NSW is the peak state sporting organisation responsible for the governance, development, promotion and administration of netball throughout New South Wales and is a member organisation of Netball Australia. 

Netball NSW provides the framework for approximately 115,000 registered members and over 150,000 total participants to enjoy netball at all levels throughout New South Wales. Our sport continues to grow both on and off the court and much of this success can be attributed to the wide range of programs, facilities and services Netball NSW offers to its members and participants - from the grassroots level through to the elite, professional level.

Netball NSW has a proud history of elite netball teams and athletes’ performances in national and international competition. Over 300 athletes have proudly represented NSW in elite competition since the inception of the national netball league in 1997 and then the ANZ Championship.  2017 saw the introduction of the Suncorp Super Netball, the top Australian domestic competition which includes two NSW elite teams, the NSW Swifts and GIANTS Netball.

GIANTS Netball Overview

Suncorp Super Netball began a new chapter in Australian Netball history in 2017, and with it the introduction of GIANTS Netball.

Owned and operated by Netball NSW, in a strategic alliance with GWS GIANTS AFL, GIANTS Netball was formed on the basis of providing more opportunities for the 115,000 registered Members in NSW, including: to represent their State and club at Netball’s highest domestic level; and provide opportunities for fans and members to watch the world’s best netballers live in action.

GIANTS Netball has achieved considerable success for a club so young. Apart from our success on court, one of the things that sets us apart is the number of homegrown NSW players, more than 80% of our team roster has come through the Netball NSW pathway.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Coaching

• Assist with all coaching components of all court work sessions as directed by the GIANTS Netball Head Coach.
• Implement training sessions with identified players as agreed with the GIANTS Netball Head Coach. ·
• Assist with individual assessments and provide appropriate feedback to identified players if required by the GIANTS Netball Head Coach.
• Travelling to all home and away fixtures throughout the 2025 SSN Season including finals and pre-season.
• Assist and support with the GIANTS Netball Academy and Super Netball Reserves team as required.
• Attend weekly GIANTS Performance Team and Coach Planning Meetings and actively contribute to planning, review and discussion.

Planning & Administration

• Develop individualised training sessions for identified players that address prioritised areas in their Individual Athlete Performance Plans (IAPP’s) as agreed with the GIANTS Head Coach.  
• As directed by the GIANTS Netball Head Coach, coordinate any specific IAPP’s throughout the season to ensure that players continue to develop and improve their netball performances.
• Assist with the GIANTS Netball Academy and Super Netball Reserves team administration and planning as required.
• Abide by, promote and actively reinforce Netball Australia & Netball NSW policies and procedures.

Leadership

• Foster collaborative partnerships between GIANTS Netball and other system stakeholders to benefit the high-performance program.
• Maintain communication and strong relationships with GIANTS Netball HP personnel, coaching team, players and administration staff.
• Inspire and drive a winning culture with a strong identity linking to GIANTS Netball.
• Ability to provide considered, effective feedback.

Reporting

• Providing regular reporting to GIANTS Netball Head Coach
• Be part of reporting and meeting engagement with Netball Australia HP Team if required
• Provide input to individual athletes IAPPs if requested

Key Relationships

• GIANTS Netball Head Coach
• GIANTS Netball Executive General Manager
• GIANTS Netball Academy Performance Staff
• GIANTS Netball Performance Staff
• GIANTS Netball Administration Staff
• Netball NSW Staff

SELECTION CRITERIA

Candidates for the position will require a range of personal and professional skills including:

Qualifications and Experience 

• Minimum Netball Australia Advanced Coach accreditation.
• Experience as a coach at an elite level – minimum Australian National League/Championships, Premier League or State Team level and has coached successful teams
• Shows proven strong results in individual athlete development
• Technical and Tactical knowledge – Possesses extensive coaching knowledge relevant to emerging talent athletes to enable maximum individual growth and to facilitate effective decisions and feedback in match play.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to make difficult decisions.
• Excellent written, organisational, interpersonal and communications skills. Delivers clear messages, communicates with impact, ensures understanding, exudes confidence, drives high standards and is passionate.
• Brings excellent leadership qualities with ability to work within the high-performance environment and motivate both staff and players to ensure world’s best practice results
• To coach and motivate, with a passion for getting the best out of individuals and players.

Knowledge and skills

• Understanding of SSN and preparing players for SSN
• Ability to self-reflect on coaching practice.
• Desire to learn and collaborate.
• Demonstrates commitment to ongoing coach education. Proven capacity to reflect on coaching practice and to listen and learn from a mentor/ GIANTS Netball Coaching Staff.
• Displays understanding of others perspective and the importance of active listening. Facilitates willing liaison with other partners in performance management, such as specialist coaches, physiotherapists, strength and conditioning coach, managers and GIANTS Netball/Netball NSW staff.
• Shows strong Netball IQ and intuition

Personal attributes

• Effective relationship building and influencing skills.
• Exceptional strategic and conceptual thinking skills.
• A motivation to inspire, empower and enable others.
• Professional and proactive attitude.
• Passionate and prepared to go above and beyond.
• Commitment to Netball NSW Values. Understands the Netball NSW and GIANTS Netball Pathway vision and code of behaviour and has a strong desire to uphold these values in all coaching situations. Prioritises the creation of a safe and supportive environment that is athlete centred. 

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Key performance indicators will be determined and agreed annually and may include:

• Top 4 finish in SSN Season

• Demonstrate ability to work with all Coaching Staff to develop and maintain an effective HP coaching plan

• Quality program delivery resulting in on-court success and player development

• Positive survey feedback regarding quality of performance, leadership and communication from all GIANTS Netball Stakeholders.

Working With Children Check (WWCC) 

In accordance with Child Protection legislation candidates will be required to provide a paid Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance number for verification by Netball NSW prior to employment at their own cost.  

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Netball NSW is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally diverse backgrounds; young people; older workers; people with disabilities; the LGBTQIA+ community; and other under-represented groups.

CHILD SAFE ORGANISATION

Please note: Netball NSW 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. All candidates must have a valid Working with Children Check.

WHY WORK FOR US?

NNSW strives to offer a range of benefits to support a healthy work environment and a sustainable work-life balance, no matter your role and stage in life.

• Additional leave day for your Birthday;
• Free parking for those that have to drive to work or 800m walk to Sydney Olympic Park Train Station;
• NNSW funded membership with the Connected Membership exclusively for Sydney Olympic Park employees, residents and students providing everyday discounts and exclusive offers including free admission offers and discounted tickets for events at Sydney Olympic Park.
• Free and discounted tickets to NSW Swifts and GIANTS Netball home games;
• Pawsivity - bring your four-legged friend to work so you can enjoy their happy presence while you work;
• Wellness programs including: our Employment Assistance Program (EAP); NNSW lunchtime league social sports teams in volleyball, netball, soccer and touch footy.