Join the NSW Institute of Sport - where world-class performance and Olympic dreams come to life at Sydney Olympic Park.
About the role
The Head Coach is responsible for leading, managing, and coaching the NSWIS Endurance Cycling Program, targeting consistent performances at national and international level for selected endurance cyclists of road, track, para and mountain bike cross disciplines and associated coaches. The role works collaboratively with AusCycling Head Coach Endurance, AusCycling HPN Head Coach, and NSWIS Manager, High Performance to optimize the holistic development of pre-elite cyclists of their respective discipline, through individual performance planning, integrated performance support, coaching and placement of athletes in Teams, delivery of European Ready program.
This is a full-time position, attracting a salary range of $116,368 - $121,356 plus superannuation. The contract period for this role is up to 31 December 2028 in line with the Olympic cycle.
This is a position requiring a Working with Children Check.
For further information about the role and the key accountabilities please see the job description.
About you
You will bring to our team:
- Proven success in the provision of coaching or supporting endurance cyclists at a national / international level.
- Proven success with devising and executing long term athlete individual plans and a periodised plan to guide the development of a high-performance team.
- Experience working in international standard high-performance sport environments, developing high potential performers into elite performers.
- Successful leadership of a high-performance sport support team to achieve holistic athlete and sport performance outcomes.
- Experience in allocating and managing financial resources to support athlete performance outcomes.
- Experience with implementing and driving monitoring systems for athlete development and tracking across national systems.
- Experience in building and driving partnerships in sport to better achieve shared high-performance development outcomes.
Essential Requirements
- 6+ years coaching endurance athletes at the National/International level
- Relevant coaching accreditation at Level 2 or above
- First Aid and CPR certificate
- Valid driver’s license
- Motorbike license to lead pacing sessions
- Travel and camp travel when required
- Working with Children Check or be willing to obtain this prior to working with us.
Working at NSWIS
The NSW Institute of Sport [NSWIS] is a high performance sporting organisation that supports Australian athletes to become world’s best in line with the National 2032+ Win Well High Performance Strategy. We reach all regions of NSW with an Olympic and Paralympic training facility based at Sydney Olympic Park and high performance hubs across NSW that provide world class daily training environments for our athletes and coaches.
Our experts work in collaboration with partners within the national sporting system to create and deliver high performance support services and environments to prepare athletes and coaches for international competition.
This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles that may arise over the next 18 months.
For more information about the NSW Institute of Sport please visit www.nswis.com.au.
NSWIS 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
Commitment to Diversity
The NSW Institute of Sport is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects our community, sport partners and athletes. We encourage applications from suitable candidates including; of all ages, genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, veterans, refugees, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability.
The NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSWIS recruitment/interview process, then please email nswis_recruitment@nswis.com.au and let us know.
