2023 COACHING

Melbourne University Lightning has reappointed its Championship & 19/U Head Coaches for the 2023 VNL season. However, all other VNL coaching positions have been declared open for the 2023 season.
Incumbent coaches are encouraged to apply.

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2023 VICTORIAN NETBALL LEAGUE COACH VACANCIES

• Championship Assistant Coach

• Division 1 Head Coach

• Division 1 Assistant Coach

• 19/U Assistant Coach

• Specialist Coaches

 

COACH REQUIREMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate as a member of the team Selection Panel for your appointed team.

• Develop an understanding of and adhere to the criteria and guidelines documented in the Melbourne University Lightning team selection policy.

• Adhere to all Melbourne University Lightning Club policy and guidelines.

• Develop the team training program including skill development sessions, fitness and conditioning sessions and recovery sessions in accordance with Club coaching policy and procedures.

• Provide coaching instruction to team members in the areas of technique, specialist positional skills and team skills.

• Identify and maximise underlying potential to deliver long term growth in individual athletes.

• Evaluate and assess individual and team performance, ensuring individuals are appropriately challenged, and provided with constructive feedback.

• Take appropriate action to ensure that underperformance is effectively dealt with.

• Develop, implement and adapt match play strategies.

• Team head coaches will supervise and mentor assistant coaches in both the training and competition environment.

• Communicate clearly, concisely and with a high level of integrity to both the player and parent group.

 

Training Venues: Melbourne University, Parkville Campus, and the Melbourne  Sports Centre (SNHC) in Parkville.

Remuneration: Commensurate with coaching experience, qualifications, performance and Club budget.

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SELECTION CRITERIA

• Current Netball Victoria registration. 

• Netball Victoria coaching accreditation. 

• Current Police/Working with Children Check. 

• Previous demonstrated successful coaching of teams at Representative

• Team, Zone Academy, VNL or State level. 

• Ability to meet the work requirements and responsibilities, attendance and   reporting requirements as outlined in this position description.  

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must include: 

• A fully completed Coaching Application form.  

• Resume outlining coaching and playing experience 

• Names and contact details of two (2) referees. 

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Applications close 5.00pm Monday 25 July.

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All questions and enquiries can be forwarded to caitlin.walsh@unimelb.edu.au