Expressions of Interest for Australian Youth Olympic Games Team 2010 sailing coach

Craig Heydon, Wednesday, 10 February 2010

Yachting Australia is calling for expressions of interest for a sailing coach for the Australian Team for the Youth Olympic Games to be held in Singapore from 14-26 August 2010.

This is the inaugural Youth Olympic Games. Australia has qualified a boy and a girl in the Byte CII competition.

Requirements

The appointed coach will be required to participate in the following activities:

communicate with the selected athletes and their coaches in the lead up to the YOG
attend the pre-Games training and preparation camp in Sydney on 11-12 August 2010
travel to and from Singapore with the Team
provide coaching support at the Youth Olympic Games

Selection Criteria

Must hold a minimum, current NCAS Level 1 Sailing Coach accreditation or an equivalent international qualification
Must have passed a ‘Working With Children Check’
Must hold a current Power Boat Licence
Current involvement in state or national youth program and/or activities
Consideration will be given to previous international regatta experience

Remuneration

This is a volunteer position however the Australian Olympic Committee will manage and fund the Australian Youth Olympic Team travel to Singapore for the YOG.

Applications

Please forward expressions of interest noting particular experience with Byte CII coaching, along with a copy of the following:

Current resume
A copy of working with children check
A copy of power boat license
Yachting Australia Number and/or Copy of any Coaching Qualifications

to Donna Jones (donna.jones@australiansailingteam.com.au) at Yachting Australia by 26 February 2010.