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It is an exciting time for tennis in Australia and we have ambitious plans to continue to grow the game from grassroots through to high performance. To do this we are transforming how we deliver tennis, with the aim of offering more opportunities for more players and a greater role for personal coaches in identifying and developing Australia’s future talent.  We are now looking for a National Development Squad Coach (QLD) to join the team and help us deliver these plans.   Reporting to the Director of Talent, you will be responsible for delivering a holistic High Performance Tennis Program in Queensland.  You will oversee the selection and development of players aged 8-18 through the implementation and management of Zone and National Development Squad programs.  Additionally, you will positively impact athlete and coach development within the state through communication, education, integration and support; with the ultimate goal of nurturing well rounded and higher performing players to transition into the National Tennis Academy. In this role you will: Oversee and at times personally lead State and Zone squad tennis training sessions Establish and lead all state camps and tours Maintain standards of professionalism and excellence that foster a high performance culture Ensure all staff deliver consistent themes and messages to stakeholders which reflect the programs priorities Collaborate with Athlete Services to ensure integrated support is offered to all state squad players Engage the services of the Performance Sciences team for state squad members        Manage relationships with private coaches and players Provide professional development and recognition opportunities for Talent Development Coaches Work with the Director of Talent to manage the transition of players out of the state squads to the National Tennis Academy What you will bring to this role: Demonstrated experience delivering a high performance tennis program High Performance coaching qualifications or willingness to attain Extensive experience coaching tennis at an elite national or international level Past playing experience at international level is highly desirable Proven leadership experience with the ability to achieve outcomes through people Ability to relate to a broad range of stakeholders including coaches, parents and players Excellent communication skills, including public speaking experience Ability to remain calm under pressure and work in a challenging and changing environment Flexibility regarding work schedules and training hours Alignment with the Tennis values of Excellence, Humility, Collaboration and Imagination You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check What’s in it for you? Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities Tickets to the Australian Open / ATP Cup / AO Series Events Superbox tickets to concerts and events at Rod Laver & Melbourne Arena Monthly health & wellbeing activities through our Serving Your Health program Gym access (either subsidized or inclusive depending on location) New Balance work/training wear Flexible working practices A range of discounts from our sponsorship partners

Bowls Australia (BA) is the national sporting organisation responsible for the leadership, development and management of Bowls in Australia. We are a not-for-profit organisation governed by a voluntary board that provides the strategic direction for the sport and the strategies that are implemented by the staff at the national office. BA’s members are the nine state and territory bowls associations. There are over 1,870 clubs and over 640,000 participants nationwide. BA is affiliated with World Bowls, the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and Commonwealth Games Australia where it is a core sport in the Commonwealth Games held every four years. With great support from the AIS Performance Pathways Program, BA are looking for coaches to join the BA High Performance team as a Pathways Coach. These coaches will be working with athletes who are categorised as either Developing or Emerging athletes on the BA Player Pathway. This is an opportunity to work with athletes who are striving to represent Australia at future Commonwealth Games, World Bowls Championships and other international events. This position is working with our categorised (Emerging, Developing and Parasport) athletes which reside predominately in South East Queensland. The Pathway Coach will be responsible for: Case management of Emerging and Parasport Jackaroos (QLD) Engage with the National HP and Pathways Manager to monitor and influence the daily performance environment for identified athletes Design and implement a high performance training plan that includes group and individual sessions, integrated into the athlete’s overall competition calendar Provide advanced technical coaching for the identified athletes Work with the National HP and Pathways Manager to oversee the delivery of best practice support services to athletes in the critical areas of sport science, sport medicine, strength and conditioning and athlete wellbeing Liaison with other BA Coaches and Selectors Manage key stakeholder relationships, promote National Team values, resolve issues, and deliver quality HP outcomes Report on a regular basis to the BA HP and Pathways manager To be successful in this role you need to meet the following criteria: Thorough understanding and knowledge of bowls at a state, national and international level. Minimum coaching accreditation of Club Coach. Proven experience developing elite athletes, including devising and implementing programs. Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and lead an effective high performance program. Understanding of performance analysis programs and tools. Technology skills - computer: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and Skype. Video camera and video editing skills are also desirable. Current WWC check Tertiary qualifications in coaching or related field (desirable) Outstanding communication skills (both verbal and written) to liaise with a wide range of people including athletes, service providers, management etc. Well-developed interpersonal skills. Demonstrated networking skills to develop, maintain and improve partnerships, networks and client relationships. Understanding of the concepts and proven ability to integrate sports science, sports medicine and technological advancements into elite training programs. Self-motivated, able to work independently and as an active participant in a team. Prepared to travel interstate; work weekends and non-traditional hours as required. The role will be part time contract position through to 31 December 2021. The role will be home office based, with coaching taking place in various venues and locations. Working hours will be approximately 1 day per week, but flexible based on demand and events. We are seeking experienced applicants so please only apply if you have the skills and experience we are looking for. Bowls Australia (BA) is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. BA requires all applicants who are to work with children and young people to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment, a process that may include, but is not limited to, comprehensive reference checks, an identity check, a ‘working with children’ or equivalent check and/or a ‘national criminal history record’ check. Applications close 5pm – 27th March 2020.  Essential Requirements Working with children check Club Coach Desirable Criteria Relevant Tertiary Qualification

Lead and grow an evolving State Sporting Organisation Strategic and operational leadership role Diverse ‘hands-on’ position Pony Club Queensland is a state sporting organisation and is the peak body responsible for the sport of pony club in Queensland, with a membership of 7500 + from 209 clubs and 25 zones throughout the state.  Pony club is the entry level for equestrian, where young people learn to ride and to enjoy all kinds of sport connected with horses and riding as well as developing their skills and the promotion and practicing of high ideals in horsemanship and self-discipline. Reporting to the State President, the Senior Operations Manager will provide leadership and strategic direction to the Pony Club Queensland organisation. This role will drive the 2020-2022 Strategic Plan and support the Elected Office Bearers in the management of day-to-day operations. As a collaborative leader, the role will ensure strong levels of engagement with the staff and volunteer network whilst contributing to the success of the organisation. Operationally the role will work to improve all processes regarding membership, coaching and competitions throughout the state. To be considered for this role you will need strong administrative and management skills with the ability to engage and develop lasting, positive relationships with the stakeholder family, including staff and volunteers. You will be thorough, accurate and timely in your work and capable of managing a range of tasks and duties in this small state office. You will have a good understanding of and experience delivering results within a specific budget, operational and strategic plans. This role provides opportunity to lead and grow an evolving State Sporting Organisation and would suit a candidate who has previous Senior Operations / General Management experience or ready for the next career step from an Operations Management role, ideally from within a not-for-profit or sporting organisation. If you are looking for an exciting new challenge in your career then apply now! For more information please read the detailed Position Overview attached. You can also visit the  Pony Club Queensland  website or follow on  facebook  or  instagram . Attachments COMPULSORY Application Form 200306-01 200306-01 Senior Operations Manager - Pony Club Queensland

QUT Sport has created an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated sports administrator with a passion for health and wellbeing, customer service, events and enriching the experience of all students. The Recreational Sport Officer will be responsible for administering health and wellbeing initiatives for all students, staff and the broader QUT community.  The role provides administrative support and coordination in all aspects of QUT Sport’s key initiatives which includes but not limited to Football, Netball, Aquatics and Pop Up health and wellbeing activities, with a core focus on removing the barriers to participation for student cohorts who have limited opportunities to play sport and participate in activities that support health and wellbeing. The Recreational Sport Officer will work closely with the QUT Student and Engagement and Sport team to deliver a range of initiatives to support and enhance the personal, social and sporting development of the QUT community. This position reports to the Sport Programs and Teams Coordinator for supervision, workload management and for Performance Planning and Review (PPR). Key responsibilities include: Provide timely and accurate information and exceptional customer service to students, staff and other stakeholders; Under the direction of the Sport Programs and Teams Coordinator, liaise with internal and external stakeholders as required; Provide administrative and digital content support, including web content support to Sport social media channels; Assist with the development, implementation and coordination of QUT Sport Wellness initiatives and frameworks; Understand and identify key issues experienced by students whilst developing and recommending strategies to respond to these barriers; Implement on campus events in partnership with QUT Sport stakeholders to promote a healthy and active lifestyle; Compliance with health and safety policies, procedures, hazard reporting and safe work practices. Essential Requirements Relevant Tertiary Qualification Work efficiently to deadlines Excellent customer service Experience in Microsoft Office programs Excellent written and verbal communication Desirable Criteria First Aid Certificate Current Provide/Perform CPR Working with children check Drivers Licence Attachments Rec Sport Officer PD

Lead and grow an evolving State Sporting Organisation Strategic and operational leadership role Diverse ‘hands-on’ position Pony Club Queensland is a state sporting organisation and is the peak body responsible for the sport of pony club in Queensland, with a membership of 7500 + from 209 clubs and 25 zones throughout the state.  Pony club is the entry level for equestrian, where young people learn to ride and to enjoy all kinds of sport connected with horses and riding as well as developing their skills and the promotion and practicing of high ideals in horsemanship and self-discipline. Reporting to the State President, the Senior Operations Manager will provide leadership and strategic direction to the Pony Club Queensland organisation. This role will drive the 2020-2022 Strategic Plan and support the Elected Office Bearers in the management of day-to-day operations. As a collaborative leader, the role will ensure strong levels of engagement with the staff and volunteer network whilst contributing to the success of the organisation. Operationally the role will work to improve all processes regarding membership, coaching and competitions throughout the state. To be considered for this role you will need strong administrative and management skills with the ability to engage and develop lasting, positive relationships with the stakeholder family, including staff and volunteers. You will be thorough, accurate and timely in your work and capable of managing a range of tasks and duties in this small state office. You will have a good understanding of and experience delivering results within a specific budget, operational and strategic plans. This role provides opportunity to lead and grow an evolving State Sporting Organisation and would suit a candidate who has previous Senior Operations / General Management experience or ready for the next career step from an Operations Management role, ideally from within a not-for-profit or sporting organisation. If you are looking for an exciting new challenge in your career then apply now! For more information please read the detailed Position Overview attached. You can also visit the  Pony Club Queensland  website or follow on  facebook  or  instagram . Attachments COMPULSORY Application Form 200306-01 200306-01 Senior Operations Manager - Pony Club Queensland

It is an exciting time for tennis in Australia and we have ambitious plans to continue to grow the game from grassroots through to high performance. To do this we are transforming how we deliver tennis, with the aim of offering more opportunities for more players and a greater role for personal coaches in identifying and developing our future talent.  We are now looking for a Talent Operations Manager (QLD) to join the team and help us deliver on these plans.   Reporting to the National Development Squad Coach (QLD), you will be responsible for the implementation and management of the Zone Squads and age and gender-based team competitions whilst also supporting the delivery of the National Development Squad programs.  Additionally you will identify, select and support the Talent Development Coaches (private coach) in your respective state. In this role you will: Implement and manage Zone Squads, and age and gender-based team competitions Identify, select and support Talent Development coaches Support the delivery of National Academy Development Squad programs Facilitate state and national camp offerings Assist in facilitating the holistic development of Zone Squad players What you will bring to this role: Coaching qualification – High Performance (preferred) Tennis Australia (TA) coach member or willingness to become a TA coach member Tertiary qualification in Physical Education, Sport Science, Human Movement (preferred) Strong working knowledge of performance tennis coaching  and experience identifying talent coaches and athletes Proven knowledge of all aspects of athlete development (technical, tactical, physical and mental) Sound organisational and administration skills Knowledge of international trends in tennis and tennis coaching Demonstrated ability to build professional relationships with all stakeholders Excellent communication skills, including public speaking experience Ability to remain calm under pressure and work in a challenging and changing environment Flexibility regarding work schedules and training hours Alignment with the Tennis values of Excellence, Humility, Collaboration and Imagination You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check What’s in it for you? Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities Tickets to the Australian Open / ATP Cup / AO Series Events Superbox tickets to concerts and events at Rod Laver & Melbourne Arena Monthly health & wellbeing activities through our Serving Your Health program Gym access (either subsidized or inclusive depending on location) New Balance work/training wear Flexible working practices A range of discounts from our sponsorship partners Desirable Criteria Relevant Tertiary Qualification Sports Management / Business Degree