Ultimate Victoria
ABN 71390392145
PO Box 549
Collins St West
Melbourne, Victoria
AUSTRALIA, 8007
www.ultimatevictoria.com.au
Position Description
Head Coach, Victorian Under 18 Representative Team
Summary
Head Coaches are responsible for steering the development of squads and players of representative teams in
the period leading up to a major event. This role includes selecting, preparing and training teams for
championships and other competitions that forms part of a development process into these competitions.
The squad development role in the months prior to the representative event is an important part of the elite
development pathway into national teams.
Head Coaches are appointed by the Ultimate Victoria board after consideration by an appointment panel and
their appointment is specific to a particular event.
Typically one Head Coach is appointed per team; assistant coaches and other essential support personnel are
recruited and appointed as deemed appropriate by the Head Coach, in consultation with the Development
Officer and Ultimate Victoria board. When a Head Coach is engaged for a team, it is expected that they will
be added as a selector for that team and fulfil the selector role in addition to their coaching duties. This is an
essential non-playing role and the coach cannot be a player on the team.
Ultimate Victoria is seeking coaches for two under 18 representative teams to:
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Drive the development of players in the squad, with a view to increasing the depth of the selection
pool
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Plan the on-field and team development components of the program
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Collaborate with the leadership of the selected Team in preparing the players for the tournament
and providing on-field direction
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With the UV Development Officer, co-ordinate the work of a non-playing support team, potentially
including assistant coach, manager, selectors and others as required.

Work with the Ultimate Victoria Development Officer and other support staff to plan and deliver the
team program.
This is a voluntary role which reports to the Ultimate Victoria Development Officer.
Ultimate Victoria
ABN 71390392145
PO Box 549
Collins St West
Melbourne, Victoria
AUSTRALIA, 8007
www.ultimatevictoria.com.au
Tasks
Responsibilities may include:

plan the preparation schedule for the Team including training camps and other events, in
collaboration with the other support staff in the program (Particularly the Head Coach of the other
team/s).

mentor individual players to set and track goals in and out of training sessions

manage team warm-ups and recovery sessions

set up and run drills and games at training sessions
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maintain clear and timely communication with team members and their support team
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implement a player injury management process
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implement a player fitness program
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undertake tactical analysis and provide strategic direction to leadership team
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provide feedback and direction from training sessions and game observations
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ensure players are aware of and comply with AFDA/ASADA/WADA requirements
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be a role model for Spirit of the Game
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mentor assistant coaches to set and track goals for their development

ensure players are aware of and comply with all AFDA National Team policies and codes of conduct.
Ultimate Victoria
ABN 71390392145
PO Box 549
Collins St West
Melbourne, Victoria
AUSTRALIA, 8007
www.ultimatevictoria.com.au
Essential Criteria

Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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Experience as a player on an elite team
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Experience preparing for major tournaments, including fitness, skills team training, recovery and
travelling as an athlete.
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Knowledge of elite ultimate strategy
Desirable Criteria

Accredited AFDA Level 1 Ultimate coach
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Experience as a non-playing Ultimate coach
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Experience recruiting and coordinating volunteers

Attended previous elite tournaments in any capacity
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Current First Aid certificate.
Remuneration
The role is essentially a volunteer position, but reasonable costs will be covered by the team.
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100% of travel costs to get to training and selection camps
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Part or all of travel costs to the tournament, and any accommodation costs as necessary. These costs
are to be borne partly by the players trying out for and selected to the team, so it is imperative that
coaches act to minimize these costs.
Performance Review
The coach will provide the following reports:

At the time of selecting the team, a selection process description and report to the Ultimate Victoria
board (template provided by Ultimate Victoria)

A full report and review on the completion of the tournament, concentrating on any problems faced,
and possible improvements to the process (template provided)
Ultimate Victoria
ABN 71390392145
PO Box 549
Collins St West
Melbourne, Victoria
AUSTRALIA, 8007
www.ultimatevictoria.com.au
Selection duties
The Coach will also be in the role of Selector.
Appointment Process
The Appointment Committee will consider written applications, which are due by Friday, 17 February
2017.
Please send all applications to [email protected] by COB Friday, 17 February 2017.
The full application must address the selection criteria and include the following information:

Name, address and contact details
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A description of their vision for the campaign and the team, including offense and defense
philosophies.
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An undertaking to attend and support events required to select and develop the team, particularly
selection events.
The appointment process may involve a brief phone interview.