Expressions of Interest are now open for the Australian U19 Women's Head Coach.

DESCRIPTION

The role of the Australian U19 Women’s Head Coach is to select, lead, develop and coach the U19 Australian Women’s Floorball Team. This role will include the following:

TERM

This position shall be effective from the acceptance and signing of the coaching contact and shall continue until the end of the 2026 U19 Women’s World Championships Cycle, inclusive of the Qualifications Round and, upon qualification, the Finals Round. The Contract may be extended based on a performance review by the National Team Management Committee (NTMC) and approval by the Board of FAL.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. The U19 Women’s Head Coach shall be responsible for the training, development, and performance of the Team.

2. The U19 Women’s Head Coach shall develop and implement training programs, strategies, and game plans.

3. The U19 Women’s Head Coach shall conduct regular training sessions and attend all team-related activities, including but not limited to practices, meetings, and competitions.

4. The U19 Women’s Head Coach shall promote a positive team culture, emphasizing sportsmanship, teamwork, and discipline.

5. The U19 Women’s Head Coach shall comply with all policies, rules, and regulations set by FAL and relevant sporting bodies.

6. The U19 Women’s Head Coach agrees to abide by and uphold the values, policies, and procedures of FAL.

7. The U19 Women’s Head Coach shall provide evidence of having undertaken Working With Children Screening prior to the commencement of this Contract.

8. The role of the Under U19 Women’s Head Coach is to promote development pathways that are consistent with and lead to opportunities with the National Women’s Team by:

a. Implementation of a training and tournament preparation program the same, where appropriate for the age and skill of the players, as the National Women’s Head Coach’s (NWHC).

b. Preparation, training, and installation of the NWHC’s playing system.

c. Supporting other coaches to develop and facilitate training and coaching programs for Women’s players across the country.

d. Selection of a team in accordance with the Floorball Australia National Selection Policy.

e. Coaching the National U19 Women’s Team at tournaments.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Experience and Qualifications relevant to the role.
• Leadership and Management Skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of techniques and methods used for identifying and developing floorball players to the level required for National Team events.
• Demonstrated ability implementing contemporary coaching knowledge in a floorball environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate, engage, consult, influence and liaise with colleagues, stakeholders, athletes, and parents.
• Demonstrated ability coaching, developing, motivating, and empowering athletes.
• Strong capacity to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team creating and delivering interdisciplinary solutions.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and drive the implementation of athlete performance plans.
• Ability to identify, attract, recruit, and retain talented athletes.
• Demonstrated ability in devising and executing long-term training and competition plans that develop high performance floorball players.
• Demonstrated track record of developing and maintaining relationships with athletes and stakeholders. 

EOI’s close on December 2, 2024 5pm AWST.

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