Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing
Job reference: 623213
Location: 5046 - OAKLANDS PARK
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Agency
The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (ORSR) is the lead agency for the Government's policy on sport and active recreation. ORSR is responsible for State Government policy and legislation as it relates to the sector, its key programs, sport and recreation infrastructure and funding programs. The ORSR supports sport and recreation organisations, Councils and the community through the development of policy, programs and resources, the provision of funding, recreation and sport planning, infrastructure development, elite sport pathways and programs, and the promotion of physical activity.


About the Division – South Australian Sports Institute
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

• Lead coaching role within a national network of high performance swimming hubs.
• Access to world leading sports SASI performance support.
Access to state-of-the-art high performance sport facilities at SASI and SAALC.

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Role Details
The Head Coach, Swimming is responsible for the day-to-day management and coaching of nationally categorised able bodied and para-athletes in SASI’s high performance swimming 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 Head Coach, Swimming will be responsible for the oversight and mentoring of assistant/development coaching staff allocated to the SASI swimming program. In addition, the Head Coach, Swimming will provide strong management and coordination to South Australia’s high performance coaches and the broader South Australian swimming community. They will work closely with Swimming Australia’s Head Coach and key high performance staff as part of a collaborative approach ensuring system alignment between the SASI’s swimming program and the national high performance program. The position is also required to understand and align to Swimming Australia’s values of courage, unity and excellence.
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 Qualifications

• A current driver's license and willingness to drive is essential.
• Swimming Australia Advanced Coach Accreditation (or international equivalent) and 5+ years in an elite athlete coaching role.

Classification
OPS7 - Operational Services Stream
Salary Range
$98,478 - $104,165 p.a. plus allowances
Duration
Up to 48 months
Interviews

Prospective candidates are advised that the interviews for this position will be held on Wednesday 16 October 2024
Enquiries to
Simon Cain
Manager, Sports and Programs
Phone: 0407 758 720
Email: simon.cain@sa.gov.au


Applications close: 07/10/2024 11:00 PM

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.