GAME DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
COACH/PLAYER
Employer
Reports
to
Department
Netball WA
Game Development Manager
Community Netball – Game Development Unit
Location
Based in Perth – State Netball Centre
Position Overview
Housed at the newly developed State Netball Centre at the Wembley Sports Park
the Game Development unit will have access to world class sporting facilities
including state of the art high performance analysis, injury management and
prevention facilities, consultancy rooms and recovery centre as well as offices to
cater for the broader Netball WA administration.
Reporting to the Game Development Manager, the Game Development
Coordinator -Coach/Player will be responsible for the operational delivery of
coach and player pathway programs, National Coach Accreditation Scheme
(NCAS) and player development programs which underpin the sports high
performance pathway programs in Western Australia
Core
Responsibilities
A close working relationship with affiliated bodies, including Netball Australia,
member Regions, Associations, Clubs, other key stakeholders including
Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR), School Sport WA (SSWA),
Department of Education (DoE) and Tertiary Institutions will be essential to the
successful achievement of this position’s objectives .
• Promote the purpose and values of Netball WA programs and initiatives
within the Netball and greater Western Australian communities;
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships and liaisons with Netball
Australia, DSR, DSR Club Development Officer Networks, WAIS, DoE
Education, SSWA, Inclusion WA, SEDA, Australian Sports Commission (ASC)
and other organisations as required;
• Implementation of relevant Netball Australia and Netball WA policies,
programs and pathways;
• Support and promote the accreditation and development of coaches through
the delivery of Netball Australia’s NCAS, initiatives and associated coach
education programs, ensuring adherence with key organisational
performance measures;
• With a view to maximising the outcomes for coach and player development
and the organisations key objectives support the delivery and ongoing review
of the:
o Smarter than Smoking WA Netball League
o Smarter than Smoking Association Championships
o Develop A Diamond Regional Academy (DADRA) and Regional Cadet
Programs
o Regional Talent Development Program (RTDP)
• Assist in building capacity within the Community Netball Department staff
and coach workforce through delivery of:
o coach accreditation and education courses
o community engagement programs
• Liaise with, coordinate and support working groups with organisations and
key stakeholders as required;
GAME DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
COACH/PLAYER
• Foster a positive working relationship with Netball Australia regarding coach
and player development initiatives, program reviews and attendance at
relevant meetings;
• Delivery of coach and player development programs and activities to Regions
and Associations, as detailed by relevant departmental operational plans;
• Identify gaps within the coach and player pathway addressing these through
engagement and delivery of innovative and inclusive programs and
partnerships;
• In conjunction with the Regional Development Officers (RDO) network:
o Provide ongoing development and evaluation of regions strategic
coach/player development plan
o Provide development and evaluation of regional coach education and
player development programs
o coordinate and deliver regional visits
o provide coach education and mentoring to coaches and selectors
o administer and coordinate Netball WA’s TID coach and player
programs including the Bette Allison Targeted Coach Scholarship
Program
• Support and coordinate RDO and Association Development Officers (ADO)
professional development;
• Collaborate with the High Performance and West Coast Fever Department
personnel to implement high performance pathways for coach and player
related programs;
• Assist in the coordination, development and administration of Netball WA’s
State:
o 17U, 19U & 21U phases
o Selectors and Officials identification and training programs
o targeted coach and player programs
• Assist with coordination and selection of identified representative teams such
as NAIDOC All Stars and other teams as required;
• Deliver all relevant Netball WA obligations relating to the SEDA contract;
• Work collaboratively with all Netball WA departments to promote and deliver
all coach and player related activities and programs;
• In collaboration with the Commercial, Marketing and Communications
Department adhere to the specific requirements of Netball WA’s obligations
in all funding and sponsorship agreements relating to the Game Development
Unit’s coach/player programs and initiatives;
• Maintain relevant records, statistics and financial information relating to the
Game Development Unit’s coach and player activities for reporting purposes;
• Compilation and provision of information as required for progress reports,
annual reports and acquittals to appropriate parties including sponsors;
• Assist affiliated member Regions, Associations, Clubs and the public with
enquiries as required;
• Contribute to, and where required, submit articles for netball-related
publications;
• Attend meetings and represent Netball WA on various working groups or
GAME DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
COACH/PLAYER
Key Interactions
Competency Area
committees and liaise with other organisations and individuals on matters as
required;
• Coordination of agreed deliverables with Netball WA endorsed Specialist
Schools and SSWA for the development of coaches and players, including
support of the12 & 15U SSWA State Teams programs;
• As directed by the Game Development Manager and/or the GM – Community
Netball other duties within Employees capabilities which is reasonable to
expect the Employee to undertake
Strategic:
GM - Community Netball
Executive Management Team
Operational:
Netball Australia
Government Departments
WAIS
NWA West Coast Fever and High Performance Department
NWA Game Development Manager
NWA Community Department
NWA Venue Operations and Programing Department (SNC)
NWA Commercial, Marketing and Communications Departments
NWA Finance Department
NWA Member Regions, Associations and Clubs
Schools
Wider Community
Communication
• Speaking Effectively:
o Can adapt their conversations to suit any audience;
• Writing Effectively:
o Provide accurate written information using forms templates and
language appropriate to the task;
• Networking:
o Has ability to establish own networks and maximises both internal and
external networking opportunities.
Teamwork
• Fosters Teamwork:
o Is a cooperative leader who is able to balance their own needs with
those of the team.
• Honesty & Integrity:
o Can follow through on promises and commitments, while modelling the
values of the organisation;
• Diversity:
o Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and adjusts personal style in response
to stakeholder/member differences.
GAME DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
COACH/PLAYER
Initiative & Enterprise
• Takes Initiative:
o Has the ability to identify areas where obvious improvements can be
made to programs and processes, using their previous experience;
• Solving Problems:
o Is able to identify problems and achieve appropriate remedies, either on
own initiative or in consultation with the wider team.
Qualifications and
Experience
Hours of work
Salary
Planning & Organising
• Planning:
o Is able to identify what is needed to successfully plan for an outcome
and empower relevant staff to achieve similar outcomes;
• Managing Work:
o Is able to manage workload to agreed timeframes, whilst providing
delegated authority to the wider team.
Essential Criteria
• Experience in the sport/not-for-profit industry;
• High level exposure within the sport of netball possessing relevant
accreditation in a coaching or wider administrative field;
• High level communication skills and ability to elicit cooperation from and
work with a diverse group of people/stakeholders;
• Ability to work independently;
• Proven public speaking and presentation skills;
• Ability to effectively plan and prioritise work and maximise the use of internal
and external resources to achieve outcomes;
• Experience in managing an administrative and field based team;
• Excellent competencies in Information Technology;
• Demonstrated ability to manage program and wider departmental budgets;
• Preparedness to be flexible in respect to work hours and intrastate/interstate
travel;
• A current “C” class WA driver’s license;
• Current valid Working with Children Check.
Desirable Criteria
• A tertiary degree in a relevant field or experience in a similar position;
• Experience working within a member-based association, particularly of a
sporting nature;
The role is a full time permanent position working 37½ hours per week. The
nature of the position requires out of hours and weekend work.
A salary package of $50,000 - $55,000 plus Super will be negotiated with the
successful applicant dependant on level of experience.
GAME DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
COACH/PLAYER
How to Apply
When do
applications close?
Who do I contact if I
have an enquiry?
Applicants are required to send a cover letter and resume outlining relevant
experience and skills which address the competency areas to:
HR Manager
PO Box 930
Subiaco WA 6904 or
Via email: [email protected]
Reference: GDCCP16
Applications close 5.00pm, Thursday 10 March 2016.
Liz Booth
GM – Community Netball
Via email: [email protected]