SASI Lead Coach, Rowing (0.6 FTE)

About this role

About us The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (ORSR) is the lead South Australian Government agency for sport, active recreation and racing. ORSR supports sport and recreation organisations, local government, and the community by providing leadership and support through the development and delivery of funding, policy, programs, infrastructure planning and management, and high-performance pathways. The ORSR offices are located at the South Australian Sports Institute on the fringe of the Adelaide CBD at Mile End. Check out the video below for a look behind the scenes at our state-of-the-art facilities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAZ73IJsouA For more information about our agency, please visit: Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing | orsr.sa.gov.au About the Division - South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) The South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) is the High Performance Sports hub in South Australia. Its purpose is empowering people to achieve their sporting dreams and inspiring South Australians. SASI does this by: • Providing the highest quality daily training environment, including embracing leading-edge technologies to optimise the performance of its people, programs, projects and partners. • Optimising national representation and medal success on the world stage for South Australian-based athletes and teams. • Pursuing excellence in practice, services and culture. • Developing sustainable talent pathways for athletes and coaches. • Enhancing the community's engagement with SASI. Role Highlights • Key coaching role in South Australia’s premier high-performance sports institute • Identify and develop the next generation of Olympians and Paralympians • Access to SASI’s state-of-the-art high performance sport facilities Role Details The Lead Coach, Rowing is responsible for the day to day coaching of nationally categorised and targeted pathway athletes (able bodied and para) in SASI s high performance rowing program ensuring that athletes can achieve podium performances at international benchmark events with the priority given to athletes tracking towards Olympic and Paralympic Games selection. The Lead Coach, Rowing will be responsible for the oversight and coordination of Rowing SA coaching and talent identification staff in Rowing SA pathway programs. In addition, the Lead Coach, Rowing will provide leadership to rowing coaches in secondary schools and clubs, and the broader South Australian rowing community. They will work under the direction of the SASI Head Coach, Rowing Australia and key high performance staff as part of a collaborative approach ensuring system alignment between the SASI's rowing program and the national high performance program. The role reports to the Manager, Sports and Programs and has a close day to day working relationship to the SASI Sports Coordinator. The Lead Coach, Rowing will also work in partnership with SASI Talent Search staff. This position is offered on a part-time basis at 0.6 FTE with specific work hours to be negotiated with successful candidate. Special Conditions • The Incumbent will be required to participate in the Agency's Performance Management Program. • The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent. • Some work outside of normal hours will be required. • Some interstate travel involving overnight absences will be required. • This role requires a working with children check. Essential • A current driver's licence and willingness to drive. • Minimum Level 2 Rowing Australia Coaching Accreditation (or international equivalent). • Minimum of 4 years experience working in a head/lead rowing coach role as part of a national sport organisation, national team, state institute or high performance club environment. Classification OPS4 - Operational Services Stream Salary Range $82,212 - $86,180 p.a. + 5% personal flexibility allowance (pro rata for part-time 0.6 FTE) Duration Up to 12 months Enquiries to Simon Cain - Manager, Sports and Programs Phone: 0407 758 720 Email: simon.cain@sa.gov.au --> -->