State Academy Coaching Application
Dodgeball Federation Australia is looking to bolster its backroom staff, with the appointment of State Academy coaches in Victoria and New South Wales, ahead of the 2019 season. 
The State Academies Launch was unveiled in October (details in the link).
Successful applicants will be given a trial period in November and December, to determine if they are an appropriate candidate at training sessions, and moving forward into the future. There may be more than one coach selected for each State Academy.
There is also the potential to be involved in the Australian Dodgeroos coaching staff, who will be preparing the national team for the Asian Dodgeball Championships in 2019.
The length of the coaching tenure has the possibility to go beyond the 2019 season.
If you wish to be involved solely as a coach in the State / National programs or you’re a current player intending to participate in the State Academy, anyone is eligible to apply for the coaching roles.
Coaching Overview
The coaches are responsible for all on court decisions about game play, strategy and squad selection. Off court, the coach is responsible for planning and implementing training sessions, working with the Technical Staff (P.T.T.S Components), keeping an eye on player morale, liaising with management staff about upcoming training requirements and any other player concerns.
Coaching applications close Monday, November 19.
Position Responsibilities And Specific Duties:
- Confidently operate and run training sessions unsupervised, with the ability to write your own training programs for each session.
- Work behind the scenes with the State Academy coaches nationwide, and Technical Staff (P.T.T.S Components)
- Guide, assist and continually develop player skills.
- Assist with squad selection for State Academy and Australian Dodgeroos
- Assess and review player performance at ADPL
- Game play, analysis and structure at Academy sessions
- A point of contact for players on-court concerns
- Player discipline as required (in consultation with management)
- Conduct yourself at all times in a manner which is credible to you, your team and the DFA.
- Recognise the DFA’s goals and objectives, and work towards achieving those goals on and off the court.
- Work with the DFA and be transparent in pursuit of achieving team success.
Skills And Knowledge Required:
- International playing experience will be highly regarded
- Coaching experience is preferred, but not required
- Strong knowledge of WDA rules and implantation of strategies
- Strong communication skills
In your application, please include the following: