Performance Pathways Coach

The purpose of this role is to plan and deliver an annual training and development program focused on the holistic and long-term development of WA athletes and coaches, towards graduation to Developing Volleyroos and Senior National Teams in both beach and indoor volleyball disciplines.  The person in this role will be required to manage and support a wide range of athletes and coaches at multiple skill and agre levels.

Key Responsiblities

• Plan and implement a state-wide Academy program in collaboration with the Volleyball WA (VWA)  Pathways Manager to identify coaches and athletes (Metro and Regional) with the potential to coach or compete at the elite international level in Beach and Indoor Volleyball.
• Provide coaching support and coach mentoring to other VWA programs state-wide including Development and Talent Identification Camps (Metro and Regional), State Team Programs and Asian Engagement opportunities, as required.
• Contribute to coach education seminars and workshops for coaches within VWA's performance pathways network.  When viable, participate in Volleyball Australia's performance opportunities for professional development and to share knowledge within the WA community.
• Coordinate the delivery of coaching athletes in collaboration with the relevant VWA Coaches and Sports Science / Sports Medicine staff.  Work with the VWA Pathways Manager to establish collaboration when required with the National Performance Pathways Manager, National Performance Director, National Team Coaches and National Sports Science / Sports Medicine staff.
• Provide case management to WA athletes and coaches (including Nationally categorised athletes) and creat individual athlete and coach development plans.  Provide information and reports on athlete and coach performance and wellbeing to the VWA Pathways Manager and relevant Nation Program staff members.
• Play an active role as a Member of the VWA Performance Pathways Committee.