Water Polo Australia is seeking a capable and driven Assistant Coach for its Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) women’s program, supporting the Stingers National Program under the ‘One Program, Two Locations’ strategy.

This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role within Australia’s national women’s program, contributing to the preparation and progression of athletes toward international competition and future Olympic campaigns, including LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032.

Based within the QAS Daily Training Environment, this role supports the delivery of a nationally aligned high-performance program and contributes to the development of athletes progressing toward Stingers selection.

About Water Polo Australia

Water Polo Australia (WPA) leads the development and performance of water polo nationally, supporting athletes and programs from participation through to Olympic representation.

As a recognised partner of the Australian Sports Commission, Australian Institute of Sport, Australian Olympic Committee and World Aquatics, WPA works in collaboration with the National Institute Network to deliver aligned high-performance environments that enable sustained international competitiveness.

WPA is committed to building programs and environments that support athlete development, performance excellence and long-term success.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the QAS Head Coach and aligned to the Stingers National Program, the Assistant Coach contributes to the delivery of daily training, athlete development and performance preparation within the Brisbane high-performance environment.

This role plays an important part in supporting athletes as they progress through the national pathway, ensuring the QAS environment reflects the technical direction, expectations and standards of the Stingers program.

You will work collaboratively within an integrated performance system, contributing to athlete readiness and supporting the ongoing development of Australia’s national program.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of daily technical and tactical coaching aligned with the Stingers National Program
• Assist in preparing athletes for national selection and international performance benchmarks
• Contribute to athlete development planning and progression within the high-performance pathway
• Maintain alignment between the QAS environment and the Stingers national technical framework
• Work collaboratively with coaches and performance support staff to enhance athlete performance outcomes
• Contribute positively to the culture, standards and expectations of the QAS program

About You

You are a motivated and technically capable coach who understands the demands of high-performance sport and is committed to supporting athlete development.

You will bring:

• Coaching experience within high-performance, institute, or elite pathway environments
• Strong technical understanding of athlete development and performance progression
• Ability to work effectively within collaborative, multidisciplinary teams
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Professionalism, accountability and a commitment to continuous learning

Experience within national, institute or elite team sport environments will be highly regarded.

Why This Role Matters

This role contributes directly to strengthening the Stingers National Program by supporting the daily development and preparation of athletes within one of Australia’s key institute environments.

You will work alongside experienced coaches and performance staff, contributing to a system focused on long-term athlete development and international performance.

If you are motivated to contribute to Australia’s national program and support the progression of future Stingers athletes, we encourage you to apply!