2023 COACHING
2023 VNL COACHES WANTED
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
Please apply HERE