Coach, Skateboarding

About us

The NSW Institute of Sport [NSWIS] is a high performance sporting organisation that supports Australian athletes to become world’s best. 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.

 

About the role

In collaboration with the Skate Australia High Performance Program, the NSWIS Skateboarding Coach will be responsible for the development, implementation, and growth of a high-performance skateboarding program in NSW. The primary objective of the position is to maximise the potential of NSW athletes by providing expert coaching services to optimize athlete’s performances at national and international competitions. The Coach will work closely with NSWIS scholarship holders and identified talent, their private coaches and support networks (where relevant) as well as contribute to the coaching of Australian athletes at selected domestic and international events. The NSWIS Skateboarding Coach will effectively link skateboarding culture with NSWIS High Performance support.

 

This is a full time position, with a contract period up to 31 December 2028 in line with the Olympic cycle. 

International candidates may be considered for this role.

This is an identified 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 have:

  • Minimum of 5 years of skateboarding coaching and technical delivery at a national and international level with demonstrated experience of successful campaign delivery
  • Proven success in devising and executing long-term performance planning to guide the development of young talented and international athletes
  • Experience working in multidisciplinary teams to achieve holistic athlete development outcomes
  • Experience in building and driving partnerships to better achieve shared high performance development outcomes
  • A deep technical understanding of competitive Park and Street skateboarding
  • Contemporary knowledge of international performance trends in both World Skate and Industry-based competitions
  • Understanding how to effectively leverage and maximize support services for national/international success in a ‘restricted resource environment’
  • A strong knowledge and understanding of the complexities and demand of elite skateboarding in relation to competition environments, sponsorship, media, and travel commitments

  

Essential Requirements

  • Skateboarding Coach accreditation (SA, ASF or equivalent)
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
  • Current First Aid and CPR certificate
  • Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) Anti-Doping Fundamentals and annual update

Desirable Requirements

  • Intermediate/advanced knowledge of MS Office programs
  • Sport Integrity Australia (PBTR) Child Protection and Safeguarding

 

Applying for the role

To apply for this role please submit:

  1. A cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements and focus capabilities in the job description for the role (maximum 1 page)
  2. An up to date CV outlining experience, qualifications and achievements (please include at least two referees)
  3. A response to the pre-screening questions in the application form

 

If you would like to enquire about the role contact Anna Longman at anna.longman@nswis.com.au 

 

To apply complete your application via the recruitment portal by 2359 19 June 2025. Only those applications which address the selection criteria and focus capabilities will be considered by the Selection Panel.

 

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.auand let us know.

 

 

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