The Burleigh Bears Junior Rugby League Football Club are looking for a Coaching Coordinator. This position is responsible for the management of the club’s coaching program and promoting the value of coaching within the club.

The responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• In conjunction with league/region/state Coaching Coordinator, ensure all club coaches hold appropriate qualifications.
• Ensure there are sufficient coaches for the club’s requirements.
• Develop a budget for the club’s coaching accreditation program.
• Provide all relevant information to the Executive Committee to ensure records of club coaches and coaching qualifications are maintained.
• Develop an understanding of the role of sports science in coaching.
• Arrange appropriate coach training sessions, locations, dates, and times.
• Be available to assist at games if required.
• Foster a positive club spirit amongst all coaches and encourage them to participate in a sporting manner.
• Enhance feelings of self confidence and self-esteem within the club coaches.
• Meet regularly with coaches to discuss performance and provide feedback.
• Arrange for, and conduct where appropriate, assessments of the club’s coaches.
• Encourage maximum participation from the club’s coaches.
• Liaise with other Committee members regularly.
• Constantly highlight the club’s support of the ARL National Code of Conduct and the ARL Safeplay Code.
• Continually seek out potential coaches and recruit when possible.

It is essential that you have:

• Strong leadership skills.
• Exceptional communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated and well organised.
• Experience with evaluating coach performance and provide positive advice.
• Maintains or progresses their current accreditation level.
• Requires a sound understanding of modern coaching and teaching principles.
• Have a sound understanding of the club’s rules and regulations.
• Working with Children Check, Blue Card requirements.

This position requires a commitment of around 10-15 hours per week; however, hours will vary depending on home rounds and busy periods of the season. This role reports directly to the President of the Club.