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1 Statement of Duties As at December 2016 Position title: Rowing Coach Position number: Award/Agreement: Tasmanian State Service Classification level: General Stream Band 3 Division/branch/section: Full Time Equivalent (FTE): Full Time Location: Communities, Sport and Recreation/ Tasmanian Institute of Sport Launceston Employment status: Fixed Term, asap until 31 December 2020 Ordinary hours per week: Supervisor: Manager, Sports Programs Agency/Department values: DPAC values underpin our culture and guide our decision making and behaviour. Our values are: Excellence We strive for excellence at all times. Customer-focused Our customers are at the centre of what we do and how we do it. Working together We support and respect one another and work with others to achieve results. Being professional We act with integrity and are accountable and transparent For more information about DPAC visit

2 Division profile: The Division is responsible for providing the Government with policy and advice in all aspects of sport, recreation, physical activity and community development. The Division is also responsible for delivering programs and activities to the community. The Tasmanian Institute of Sport (TIS) is responsible for the delivery of programs to support the development of high performance athletes. The TIS has two bases, one in the North and one in the South of Tasmania. This role will be based at the Silverdome Facility in the North of Tasmania (Launceston). This role will require the occupant to work extended hours, evenings and weekends as required. Position objective: The Rowing Coach is responsible for contributing to the successful delivery of the Tasmanian State Pathway Program (TSPP) including the design and implementation of comprehensive training and competition programs for identified potential high performance rowers. Duties: 1. Develop and implement a Talent Squad (TS) program as an integral component of the TSPP. 2. Coach and co-ordinate training programs for TS athletes and TIS NTC Development Squad athletes as required. 3. Support the TIS Head Rowing Coach with Coaching and co-ordinating training programs for TIS NTC Development Squad athletes as required. 4. Contribute to the planning and utilisation of resources, facilities, consultancies and budgets for the TSPP. 5. Utilise appropriate performance services for development of athletes in the TSSP rowing program. 6. Liaise with relevant Rowing Tasmania personnel in relation to selection and integration of state teams and crews. 7. Assist with Talent ID, testing and club integration activities in conjunction with relevant Rowing Tasmania personnel. 8. Provide strategic coaching advice to develop and support state level and club coaches, including advice on skill and fitness requirements and coaching practices. 9. Provide support to Rowing Australia s national teams, as agreed between RA s Deputy Performance Director and the TIS.

3 Level of responsibility: The Rowing Coach is responsible for the development of athletes within the TSPP in consultation with the Head Rowing Coach. The Rowing Coach is expected to set work priorities and exercise initiative and judgement to effectively achieve the outcomes of the position. Regular liaison is required with Rowing Tasmania and rowing club personnel. Reporting structure: The occupant is expected to work with general technical direction from the TIS Head Rowing Coach and supervision from the Manager, Sports Programs in achieving the objectives of the position. The occupant will be required to use initiative and make independent judgements on matters concerning day to day operations within the parameters of established guidelines and associated reporting. Selection criteria: 1. A demonstrated ability to develop and implement programs for developmental, talented and high performance athletes in the sport of rowing in conjunction with other specialised coaching and sports performance consultants. 2. Demonstrated ability to implement and oversee a Daily Training Environment suitable to develop athletes to national standards. 3. Proven ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing particularly with athletes, coaches, administrators and other specialists. 4. A high level of self-motivation and initiative, including the ability to work with minimal supervision. 5. Demonstrated administration and data management (computer) skills including performance analysis software applications. 6. Commitment to working in a values-based organisation demonstrated by an alignment with the purpose, culture and values of the department, and to upholding shared values through appropriate workplace behaviour. Essential requirements: Current accreditation as a Level 2 or Advanced Coach for rowing as provided by Rowing Australia or equivalent international qualification and/or experience. Please refer to Commissioner s Direction No. 1, section 14 for more information. The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this position is to satisfy a pre-employment National Criminal History Police Check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. The following check is to be conducted:

4 o Checks for criminal charges, convictions or findings of guilt for: Identification Check crimes involving dishonesty crimes of violence sex related offences serious drug offences Current Working with Children Registration Current First Aid Certificate Current motor vehicle driver s licence. State Service Principles: Employees should familiarise themselves with the State Service Principles (view at thelaw.tas.gov.au website) and must work to ensure the Principles are embedded into the culture of the Agency and that the Principles are applied to all Agency decision making and activities. Code of Conduct: The State Service Code of Conduct (view at thelaw.tas.gov.au website) complements the State Service Principles and requires employees and officers to act appropriately in the course of their duties and to maintain the confidence of the community in the activities of the State Service. Workplace diversity: The Department is committed to high standards of performance in respect to managing diversity. Workplace health and safety: The Department is committed to high standards of performance in respect to work health and safety and managing diversity. All employees are expected to participate in maintaining safe working conditions and practices and to promote and uphold the principles of fair and equitable access to employment/promotion, personal development and training and the elimination of workplace harassment and discrimination. Smoking is not permitted in the workplace or government vehicles. Staff are also responsible for adhering to the instructions within the security plan and are expected to be pro-active in identifying threats in their workplace, in particular challenging or reporting anyone who is not properly identified within their workplace. All staff are to be familiar with and participate in all evacuation drills.

5 White Ribbon: The Department is committed to providing a healthy and safe working environment for all employees and has a zero tolerance for violence, including violence against women.