ABOUT NETBALL QUEENSLAND

Netball Queensland (NQ) is the peak state sporting organisation responsible for the governance, development, promotion and administration of netball throughout Queensland.

We take seriously our position as custodians of netball in Queensland and prioritise our responsibility to promote inclusion, gender equality and diversity. We are committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment through transitioning diversity, equity and inclusion from a function to a practice.

Our Reconciliation Action Plan launched in April 2022 has formalised our commitment to reconciliation by embedding a framework to turn our intentions into practical, meaningful actions and outcomes.

At NQ our purpose is to enrich lives through netball, and we aspire to be the most played and supported sport in Queensland. Our 2023 – 2025 Strategic Plan defines what ‘winning’ means for our organisation and outlines the choices that will make it happen and create value.

The incredible Nissan Arena is the home to our history-making Queensland Firebirds netball team as well as NQ's operations and delivery of community sport and major events.

At NQ our values and behaviours are important to our cultural identity and where we grow, play, inspire and lead our great game of netball.

As we strive for our Queensland Firebirds to be Queensland’s favourite sporting team and work to build thriving netball communities, we know that we must assemble the right team. A career at NQ represents a unique opportunity to succeed in a high-performance environment while enjoying a flexible work culture and directly contributing to the sustainability of netball in Queensland.

Further information on Netball Queensland, Nissan Arena and the Queensland Firebirds can be found at netballq.org.au, nissanarena.com.au, and firebirds.net.au.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Queensland Firebirds Futures Academy (QFFA) is dedicated to supporting Queensland’s most promising young netball talent, providing the pathway for nationally and locally identified athletes to achieve their netball ambitions and progress toward Suncorp Super Netball and Australian national team selection.

We are seeking a QFFA Coach to play a pivotal role in the identification and development of emerging athletes across Queensland. This position will deliver targeted, individualised coaching and development support, ensuring athletes receive the specialist guidance they need to succeed at the elite level.

This role is offered as a part-time (19 hours per week) fixed term contract. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Queensland Firebirds Futures Academy Program (under the direction of the Queensland Firebirds Head Coach)

• Design and deliver specialist coaching sessions and a periodised program with the Physical Performance Coach
• Complete athlete individual athlete performance plans (IAPPs) and review every 6 months
• Monitor through AMS the athlete daily training environment that will contribute to the athlete’s development
• Identify, develop and deliver, or arrange the delivery of targeted educational opportunities such as leadership, high performance behaviours, cultural understanding, communication, social media and wellbeing

Stakeholder engagement

• Establish and maintain a high level of communication with key stakeholders – Head of Talent and Development, National Institute Network (NIN) Coaching Group, 17s and 19s Queensland State Coaches, HPNL Coaches, and Performance Support Staff
• Attend meetings with, and follow guidelines, outlined by Netball Australia as required

Program and Coaching Support

• Provide feedback to Academy Athletes involved in HPNL, State teams and Super Reserves
• Liaise with HPNL Coaches to manage athlete load
• Collaborate with the Physical Performance Coach on strength and conditioning priorities
• Assist coaches involved in State Teams and Super Reserves as required
• Establish and maintain a high level of communication with key stakeholders

ABOUT YOU

The QLD Firebirds Futures Academy Coach requires the following qualifications and experience:

Qualifications and Experience

• NCAS Elite / High Performance Coaching accreditation (or on the way towards)
• A minimum of 3 years coaching experience in an emerging, elite or  professional environment
• Demonstrated success coaching elite, emerging or professional teams and athletes
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of education and mentoring to developing athletes

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated understanding of developing high performing athletes;
• Demonstrated high level skills in developing effective working relationships with elite coaches, athletes and performance staff (including oral/written, negotiation, and consultation skills)
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Understand the requirement for confidentiality, impartiality and ethics

Personal Attributes

• People-orientated: enjoys working with people, developing other people to realise their potential
• Results focused: goal and task orientated with a natural focus on a performance
• Initiative: driven to make things happen and energetically seeks to achieve goals
• Autonomous: ability to work independently and is proactive in undertaking required tasks
• Collaborative: enjoys working with as part of a team, naturally seeks and values the views and ideas of others
• Resilient: inner strength of character and resolve to cope with adversity, overcome barriers or disappointments and manage inter-personal conflicts professionally

WHY WORK FOR NETBALL QUEENSLAND?

To achieve our vision of becoming the most played and supported sport in Queensland, Netball Queensland must have the best and brightest team on and off the court.  As an employee at Netball Queensland your rewards will be:

• Culture: a high-performance culture defined by NQ’s values and accepted behaviours and norms.
• Flexibility: a hybrid work model that recognises the benefits of working in the office and working remotely
• Family: 18 weeks paid primary carer leave and 4 weeks paid secondary carer leave
• Wellness: access to employee assistance programs and a fully equipped high-performance gym
• Growth: professional development opportunities and a strong commitment to support your career growth
• Reward and Recognition: remuneration reviewed annually in line with our performance review and career discussion process, regular feedback provided and wins celebrated
• Facilities: modern office facilities in Nissan Arena
• Location: easily accessible location with onsite parking and public transport
• Benefits: tickets to events at Nissan Arena and sponsor discounts
• Social: social committee who organise quarterly all-team events

And above all, the opportunity to directly impact our great game of netball and ensure its sustainability for generations to come!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Blue Card

As an organisation we are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. It is essential that anyone employed at NQ understand their responsibility in relation to child safety. We require that all applicants hold a Working with Children (Blue) Card or be able to obtain one as soon as possible and before commencing employment with NQ.

Diversity and Inclusion

Netball Queensland recognises that diversity and inclusion are drivers of success and prioritises creating a workplace where all individuals have fair opportunities to thrive and contribute. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and LGBTIQ communities.

Hours of Work

The sport industry operates outside of traditional business hours, including weekends. To succeed in this role, you must be willing and able to work when and where sport is happening.  We have a flexible approach to ensuring our people can balance their family life and personal commitments alongside the demands of the industry.