Oceania Triathlon Union is seeking expressions of interest for the position of Oceania Development Coach. The foundations of development have begun with the creation of Team OTU, and we are now looking to move our athletes and some identified coaches to the next level as we work towards our aim of having an athlete or athletes from our Pacific Island Federations compete at WTS and Olympic level.
Please see the attached position description. Letters of application and relevant CV should be sent to admin@oceania.triathlon.org by 21 October 2016.
Development Coach – Oceania Region 2017 – 2020
Expressions of interest are being sought for the position of Development Coach for Oceania region.
Oceania is one of 5 regional confederations of the ITU, we are a not for profit organization charged with the development of triathlon in the Pacific region. Our vision is to have an athlete from one of our Pacific Island National Federations compete at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games triathlon and beyond. The foundations of development have begun with the creation of Team OTU, and we are now looking to move our athletes and some identified coaches to the next level.
Role Description:
The development coach is to identify talented island individuals, plan and facilitate all aspects of coaching of these development athletes (and their personal coaches) in the islands as well as creating innovate coaching opportunities for these coaches which is specific to their home environment. The Development Coach will plan and run training camps for the athletes to prepare them for targeted events, as well as plan and run a coaching course to further develop coach skills.
Reports to:
ITU Sport Development Officer, Oceania Region.
Qualifications and experience:
The successful applicant will have High Performance qualification with experience in sport development and have worked with a national sporting federation. You will have an inherent ability to motivate and be able to work with coaches and athletes from the Pacific Islands.
Period of Appointment:
4 year term from January 2017 to December 2020.
Remuneration/Benefits:
Expenses relating to training courses and camps will be reimbursed as set by the ITU (coaching rates). As this is a part time position a small management fee will also be paid to the successful applicant in quarterly instalments.
Please send letter of application and CV to admin@otu.triathlon.org. Applications must be received by October 21, 2016