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NSWISROLEDESCRIPTION

Roletitle: NSWISCyclingHeadCoach

Reportsto: CATechnicalDirector-Road

Area: HighPerformance-Coaching

Organisation: NSWInstituteofSportStaffingAgency

Location: SydneyOlympicPark,NSW

Rolesthatreporttothisrole: NSWISAssistantCyclingCoach/s

Programpartners: CyclingAustraliaHighPerformanceUnit[CAHPU]

CyclingNSW[CNSW]

ORGANISATIONALCONTEXTTheNSWInstituteofSport[NSWIS]supportsAustralianathletestobecomeworld’sbest.Weareanationallyfocusedhighperformancecentre,OlympicandParalympictrainingfacilitybasedatSydneyOlympicPark,reachingallregionsofNSW.Inpartnershipwiththenationalhighperformancesportsystemandnationalandstatesportingbodiesweenable,impactandsupporttargetedathletes,coachesandperformancesupportstafftoprepareforinternationalcompetition.Performanceisatthecentreofallthatwedoandourpeopleareourgreatestperformanceadvantage.NSWISiscommittedtoprovidingleadershipdevelopmentopportunitiesateveryleveloftheorganisation,eligiblestaffmaybeconsideredforProjectsand/orHigherDutieswhereavailableandagreed.

ROLEPURPOSEInconsultationwiththeCATechnicalDirector–Road,theNSWISCyclingHeadCoachisresponsibleforthemanagementanddeliveryofhighperformancecoachingservicestotargetedNSWISscholarshipandtalentedathleteswiththegoalofoptimisingtheperformancesoftheseathletesnationallyandinternationallyatbenchmarkevents,andpreparingthemforselectionintoAustralianteams.Theroleprimarilyfocuseson:

• ImplementationofahighperformancecyclingstrategicplanthatalignstotheNSWISandCAHighPerformancevision,values,successprofilefortheNSWISprogram,withagreedsportandathleteperformanceoutcomes

§ Planning,coordinatinganddeliveringahighperformanceprogram,morespecifically:Ø Improving,monitoringandevaluatingathlete’sperformancesØ AchievingagreednumbersofNSWISathletesonnationalteamsandsquadsØ Achievingagreed‘internationalstandard’progressionanddevelopmenttargetswithidentifiedNSWIS

scholarshipathletesacrossthetrackenduranceandsprintdisciplinesØ Supportingathletecareerandeducationpursuits

§ Providingdirectcoachingservicestoidentifiedgroupofathletesasagreed,withatrackenduranceandsprintemphasis

§ OversightofAssistantand/orparttimeNSWISandCNSWCoaches§ IdentifyingandsupportingcoachingsolutionsforNSWISathleteswheninvolvedwithapprovedNationalactivities§ SupportCNSWTalentSquadandRegionalAcademyofSport(RAS)initiatives§ Drivecommunicationandvisibilityofpathwaytocyclingnetwork

KEYCHALLENGESInconsultationwithNSWISManagement,NSO/SSOandSportPartners,thekeychallengeswillbe:1. DevelopingaqualitystrategicsportplanthatalignstoNational/StateSportandNSWISvision,values,successprofileand

agreedperformanceoutcomesincludingconsiderationsinkeyareas:

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§ Athletesandathletepathway§ Coaching§ Leadership&Culture(includingfinancialmanagement)§ AthleteAllowance§ DailyTrainingEnvironment§ Competition§ Research&Innovation

2. Leading,drivinganddeliveringahighperformanceprogram,morespecifically:

§ Periodisedplanningandserviceplanningthatisinformedbyindividualathleteplans,competitionpathwaysandavailableresources/expertise

§ Athleteperformanceplanning,monitoring,reviewandevaluationtoachieveagreedIndividualAthletePerformancePlan[IPP]outcomes

§ Achievingagreedathleteperformancetargets/outcomesand‘internationalstandard’progressionanddevelopmenttargetswithidentifiedNSWISscholarshipathletes

§ Providingdirectcoachingservicestoanidentifiedgroupofathletes,emphasisinghighperformanceskillsacquisition,whilesupportingathletepersonalexcellence(careerandeducationpursuitsandwellbeing).

§ Athleteidentificationandselection,inpartnershipwithCAHPUandCNSW,andNSWIStoachievetheperformanceoutcomesofthesportandprogram

3. Providingleadership,mentoringandcoachingtosurroundingandtargetedcoachesthroughexposuretoacultureof

excellenceandexpectationslinkedtoachievementofperformancetargetsandoutcomes.

KEYRELATIONSHIPS

Who Why

NSWISCyclingProgramAthletes

Toprepareathletessotheycanperformattheirbest

NSWISCyclingProgramCoaches

TocreateahighperformanceDailyTrainingEnvironment[DTE]Tocollectivelybuildaholisticprogramthatdevelopsathletesfor‘World’sBest’performances

Performancesupportstaff TocreateahighperformanceDailyTrainingEnvironment[DTE]Tocollectivelybuildaholisticprogramthatdevelopsathletesfor‘World’sBest’performances

CyclingAustraliaHighPerformance[CAHP]

Toaligna‘World’sBest’successprofile,DTEandsportprogramwiththeNationalcoach/program

CyclingNSW[CNSW] Toconsultandfacilitateaneffectiveathletepathwayprogram

NSWISSportLeader Toconsultandcollaborateonprogramstrategicdirectionanddecisionmakingalignedtonationalcontext

NSWISSportConsultant Tofacilitateeffectivesportoperations

NSWISstaff Toworkcollaborativelytosupport,enableandimpactperformancetogether

Clubs Toaligna‘highperformance’successprofile,DTEandsportprogramwiththeNSWIScoach/program

CAHP/CNSWsupportstaff(includingCNSWHCtrack)

Toprovidedirection,technicalinformationand/orexpertiseintheleaduptoandduringcompetitions

CATechnicalDirector-Road ConsultoneffectivemanagementoftheDTE,allkeyrelationshipsstrategicplanimplementation,coachdevelopmentandaProfessionalExcellencePlan(PEP)

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OURCULTURE:PERFORMANCECENTREDPrinciples Values Behaviours

Findit Courage § Acknowledgeperformancesandconfrontchallenges§ Encouragerealconversationsand“saywhatneedstobesaid”§ Exploreinnovativeopportunitiesandtakecalculatedrisks§ Createthespacetofostergrowthandlearnfromexperiences

Bringit Excellence § Championthebehavioursweexpectinothers§ Seekandlistentofeedback§ Setclearexpectationsthatsupportperformance§ Empowerandinspireotherstoenhancetheircapabilitycontinuously

Ownit Accountability § Committotheoutcome/actionandseeitthrough§ Considertheimpactofouractionsonothers§ Givecredittoothersandreinforcethestrengthoftheteam§ Takeswiftactiontoaddressperformanceissues

FightforIt Passion § Advocateforourpeople,servicesandforhighperformanceoutcomes§ Supportcontinuousimprovementandinvestingoodideas§ Gotheextramiletogetthebestresultandbringpeoplealong§ Setanexampleforothersbydoingwhatneedstobedone

Driveit Tenacity § Confrontproblemswithasolutionfocusedmindset-“howwouldwe?”§ Approachchallengeswithdeterminationandanopenmind§ Makebravedecisionsandallowformid-coursecorrections§ Findtheenergytokeepmovingforward

Together TeamWork § Communicatefrequently,openlyandshareinformation§ Fosteropenandhonestconversationsandencourageconstructivedebate§ Encouragecollaborationandvaluecontribution

KEYACCOUNTABILITIESOperational Description

CoachProfessionalExcellencePlanning[PEP]

§ DevelopanIndividualCoachPerformancePlantoalignperformanceforsuccess(6monthly)incollaborationwithNSWISSportLeaderandSportPartners.

§ Meetmonthly(orquarterly)withSportPartnerstodiscussperformance,monitorprogressandidentifycapabilitydevelopmentopportunities.

§ ProactivelydrivethePEPprocesswithallcoacheswithintheNSWISCyclingprogram.§ Committodeliveringontheagreedprofessionaldevelopmentplanandmobilisingthe

requiredresources.§ ProactiveparticipationintheNSWIS/Sporttalentreviewsandsuccessionplanningprocess.

ProgressionandPerformance

§ InconsultationwithCAHPandCNSW,attract,developandretaintalentedathletestoensurethatathleteswiththerightskillsandmotivationsareincludedintheNSWISCyclingprogram.

§ CoordinatetheidentificationandnominationofathletesforNSWISscholarshipinaccordancewithNSWISandCyclingAustraliaathleteselectioncriteriaandprocesses.

§ Develop,deliverandsupporteffectiveIPPsforidentifiedNSWISathletesinconsultationwithNSWIS,CAHPandSportPartners.

§ Monitor,reviewandcommunicateNSWISscholarshipathleteprogressionagainstIPP’severy6monthsacross4keyareas:

Ø CompetitionPerformance

Ø TechnicalExcellence

Ø PhysicalExcellence

Ø Wellbeing

§ MonitorandreviewNSWISscholarshipathleteperformancewiththeNSWISPerformanceTeamonaregularbasis,identifygaps,thendevelopstrategiestoachieveIPPoutcomes.

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§ ReportonathleteperformanceandprogresstotheJMC(6monthly)andpresentan‘AthletePerformanceDashboard’.

CoachDevelopment § Committocontinuouslearningandbuildingcapabilityinexperience,knowledge,competenciesandpersonaleffectivenessinlinewiththerolesuccessprofile(attached)asapartoftheNSWISCoachExcellenceprogram.

§ Providecoaching,technicaladvice,skillacquisitionandleadershipsupporttoidentifiedgroups/teamsi.e.RASnetwork(asagreed).

TrainingEnvironment § Promotea‘highperformanceculture’andcommitmenttocontinuouslearningwithintheNSWISCyclingprogram.

§ InconjunctionwiththeNSWISperformanceteamandallocatedNSWISSportLeader,developaserviceplanidentifyingprogramprioritiesandrequirementswithmeasuresofeffectivenessthatrelatetoIPPtargetsandagreedsportperformanceoutcomes.

§ EffectivelyplanandcoordinatethroughNSWIS,thedeliveryofqualityservicesandresourcesforNSWISathletes(asplannedandagreed)toachievecompulsoryrequirements(annualmedical,physiotherapyandpersonalexcellencescreenings)andintegratedperformanceoutcomesinareasof:

Ø PhysicalPerformance

- StrengthandConditioning

- Physiology

- Nutrition

- Physiotherapy

- Medical

Ø TechnicalPerformance

- Biomechanics

- PerformanceAnalysis

- SkillAcquisition

Ø Wellbeing

- PerformancePsychology

- PersonalExcellence

- Medical

Competitions § InconsultationwithallocatedSportLeader,developaneffectiveplanfor‘cover’whenattendingagreedNSWIS/Nationalactivities

§ WorkincollaborationwiththeCNSWappointedheadcoachfordomesticcompetitions.

OperationsandReporting

§ AttendmeetingswiththeallocatedSportLeader,relevantcoachesandperformanceteamtoreviewandreportonprogramactivities.

§ InconjunctionwiththeNSWISallocatedSportLeader,liaiseandreporttoSportPartnersthroughajointmanagementarrangement(usingagreedsoftwareplatform).

§ ManageNSWISCyclingprogramissuesprofessionallyinconjunctionwiththeNSWISallocatedSportLeaderandprogrampartners,asrequired.

§ Professionalmanagementoffacilitiesandresources,andeffectivefinancialandadministrativecoordination.

§ Attendandwhereappropriateleadsformalmeetings.§ Ensureprofessionalliaisonandreporting(usingAMS/other).§ HPBoardreporting–updaterequiredcomponentswithqualityinput.

General § RepresenttheNSWISasrequired§ Workcollaborativelywithothersections/unitsofNSWIS towardsorganisationalandsport

outcomes§ Adhere toall theNSW InstituteofSportpoliciesandprocedures,particularly theCodeof

Conduct§ ReflecttheNSWISvaluesineverydayworkenvironment§ ComplywithWHSlegislation,companyWHSpolicies,objectivesandprocedures.Contribute

andparticipateinthehealthandsafetyofallstaff,visitorsandcontractors.

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Role Description

BuildaHigh-PerformanceCulture

DevelopahighperformanceculturewithintheNSWISCyclingprogramthatleadstoongoingexcellenceandachievementofperformanceoutcomeswhilemaintainingaworld’sbestmindset.§ Sethighstandardsandaccountabilityforongoingexcellenceandathlete/teamsuccess

whilemaintainingaworld’sbestmindset.§ ProvidetimelyguidanceandfeedbacktoAthletesandAssistantCoachestoensureongoing

excellence,athlete/teamsuccessandownershipforachievingperformanceoutcomes.§ UseinfluencestrategiestomotivateAthletes,Coachesandotherstoperformata‘World’s

Best’levelanddeliverNSWISCyclingprogramoutcomes.

BuildStrategicPartnershipsandRelationships

BuildstrategicalliancesandpartnershipswithintheNSWISandexternallytocollaborativelyexecuteNSWISCyclingprogramandCAHPstrategies.§ BuildstrategicrelationshipswithotherNSWISunits,coaches,teamsordepartmentsto

collaborativelyexecuteNSWISCyclingprogramstrategies.§ PersuadepartnerstotakeactionsthatwilladvanceNSWandNationalhighperformance

Cyclinginterests,performanceandsustainability.§ ClearlycommunicatewithallSportPartnersinawaythatmotivatesthemtotakeactionto

collaborativelyexecuteNSWISCyclingprogramandCAHPstrategies.

Driveperformance ImplementahighperformanceculturewithintheNSWISCyclingprogramthatleadstogreaterexcellence,continuousimprovementandaworld’sbestmindset.§ ProvidetimelyguidanceandfeedbacktosupportAthlete,CoachandSportexcel,sothey

becomemorecommittedtotheirrole,theprogram/sportandtakeownershipofachievingperformanceoutcomes.

§ Buildacohesive,high-performingNSWISCyclingprogrambyclarifyingaccountabilities,involvingtheAthletes,Coachesandperformancestaffindecisions,andprovidingflexibleandmobileresources.

§ Aligncommunication,people,cultureandprocessestoachieveefficientdeliveryofNSWISCyclingprogramcomponents.

§ Implementinitiativesthatencouragetheexecutionofnewtrainingandcompetitionapproachesthatwilldriveefficiencywhileachievingperformancegains.

DriveandExecuteProcessEfficiency

Ensuretheconsistentandintegratedexecutionofcoachingsystemsandprocessesthatmakeeffectiveuseofcombinedprogramandsportresources.§ Ensuretheeffectiveexecutionoftrainingandcompetitionapproachesthatdriveefficiency

byaligningcommunication,people,culture,andprocesseswithNSWISCyclingprogramrequirements.

§ Analyseinformation,evaluatechallenges,generatealternatives,andcommittoinnovativesolutionsforeffectivelyusingresourcestodriveathleteandcoachperformances.

§ Implementchangeinitiativestoencouragetheexecutionofnewtrainingandcompetitionapproachesthatwilldriveefficiencywhileachievingperformancegains.

EngageAthletesandCoaches

Createahighperformanceenvironmentinwhichathletes,coachesandperformanceteambecomecompelledtocommittoNSWISCyclinganditsvision,andfeelprideincontributingtoperformanceoutcomes.§ Planandsupportdevelopmentofknowledge,skillsandabilitiesthatareneededforachieve

aworld’sbestperformance.§ Delegatedecision-makingauthorityandtaskresponsibilitytocoachesandperformance

stafftomaximiseownershipandcommitmenttoachievingperformanceoutcomes.§ Inspireperformanceexcellenceandhighlevelsofengagementbycommunicatingand

modellingthevisionandvaluesoftheNSWISCyclingandCAHP.§ Buildathleteandcoachtrustandengagementbybeinghonestandconsistent,keeping

commitments,exchangingideasopenlyandprovidingsupport§ Establishperformanceobjectiveswithathletes,coachesandperformanceteams(Individual

AthletePerformancePlans[IPP’s]),trackperformanceandconsistentlyevaluateprogression.

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SUCCESSPROFILEExperience Knowledge

§ Coachedmedallistsandfinalistsatseniornationaland/orinternationalunder-agelevels

§ Provensuccesswithdevisingandexecutinglongtermathleteindividualplansandaperiodisedplantoguidethedevelopmentofhighperformancecyclingathletesforpeakperformanceatbenchmarkeventsahighperformanceteam

§ Experienceworkingininternationalstandardhighperformancesportenvironments,developinghighpotentialperformersintoeliteperformers

§ Successfulleadershipofahighperformancesportsupportteamtoachieveholisticathleteandsportperformanceoutcomes

§ Experiencewithimplementinganddrivingmonitoringsystemsforathletedevelopmentandtrackingacrossnationalsystems

§ Experienceinbuildinganddrivingpartnershipsinsporttobetterachievesharedhighperformancedevelopmentoutcomes

§ Abilitytodevelop,manageandleadanappropriateandchallengingcyclingprogramthatmeetstheneedsofeliteandpotentialeliteathletes

§ Workingwithinhighperformanceenvironments,developinghighpotentialcyclingathletesintoelitecyclingathleteswhoconsistentlyachieveinternationallycompetitiveresults

§ Leadingahighperformancesupportteamtoactivelycontributetoperformanceandlifeskillimprovementswithathleteswhichincludessportscience,sportpsychology,PEandmedicalcomponents

§ Relevantcoachingaccreditation(Level1workingtowardsminimumLevel2)

§ Relevanttertiaryqualifications(orequivalentexperience)

§ Uptodatewithcurrenttrendsincoachingscienceandpracticethatcontributetoathletesuccess

§ UnderstandingthekeyleversforhighperformanceCyclingprogramdeliverytoachievenational/internationalsuccess

§ Understandinghowtoeffectivelyleveragesupportservicesfornational/internationalsuccessina‘restrictedresourceenvironment’

§ Knowledgeoftalentpathwayconsiderationsandassociatedathletesuccessprofilesforstagesofthepathway

§ Knowledgeofframeworksandtoolsthatpromotecontinuousimprovementforworkteamsandindividualcontributors

§ KnowledgeandunderstandingoftheAustralianHighPerformanceSportSystems

§ Intermediate/AdvancedknowledgeofMSOfficeandothersportsspecificcomputerprograms

§ Firstaidandresuscitationcertificate§ Workingwithchildrencheck§ Currentdriver’slicence

Competencies PersonalAttributes

§ ExecutivePresence(EliteDisposition)§ SportasaBusiness§ DrivingExecution§ BuildingTalent§ StrategicInfluence§ BuildingPartnerships§ CompellingCommunication§ EstablishingStrategicDirection§ InspiringExcellence

§ Initiative/Adaptability§ Receptivenesstofeedback/continuouslearning§ Disciplined§ Honesty/Integrity§ Passion/Enthusiasm§ Commitment/Persistence§ Clarityofthinking§ Teamplayer§ Strongambitionforathletes§ Competitive/Drive§ Self-Belief

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CAPABILITYSUMMARYTheNSWPublicSectorCapabilityFrameworkappliestoallNSWpublicsectoremployees.TheCapabilityFrameworkisavailableatwww.psc.nsw.gov.au/capabilityframework.Belowisthefulllistofcapabilitiesandthelevelrequiredforthisrole.Thecapabilitiesinboldarethefocuscapabilitiesforthisrole.Refertothenextsectionforfurtherinformationaboutthefocuscapabilities.

CapabilityGroup CapabilityName Level

DisplayResilienceandCourage Advanced

ActwithIntegrity Advanced

ManageSelf HighlyAdvanced

ValueDiversity Adept

CommunicateEffectively Advanced

CommittoCustomerService Adept

WorkCollaboratively Advanced

InfluenceandNegotiate Adept

DeliverResults HighlyAdvanced

PlanandPrioritise HighlyAdvanced

ThinkandSolveProblems Adept

DemonstrateAccountability Adept

Finance Adept

Technology Adept

ProcurementandContractManagement Intermediate

ProjectManagement Intermediate

ManageandDevelopPeople Adept

InspireDirectionandPurpose Advanced

OptimiseBusinessOutcomes Adept

ManageReformandChange HighlyAdvanced

FOCUSCAPABILITIESThefocuscapabilitiesfortherolearethecapabilitiesinwhichoccupantsmustdemonstrateimmediatecompetence.Thebehaviouralindicatorsprovideexamplesofthetypesofbehavioursthatwouldbeexpectedatthatlevelandshouldbereviewedinconjunctionwiththerole’skeyaccountabilities.

GroupandCapability Level BehaviouralIndicators

PersonalAttributesManageself

HighlyAdvanced § Promoteandmodelthevalueofself-improvementandbeproactiveinseekingopportunitiesforgrowth

§ Activelyseek,reflectandintegratefeedbacktoenhanceownperformance,showingastrongcapacityandwillingnesstomodifyownbehaviours

§ Managechallenging,ambiguousandcomplexissuescalmlyandlogically

§ Modelinitiativeanddecisiveness

RelationshipsCommunicateeffectively

Advanced § Presentwithcredibility,engagevariedaudiencesandtestlevelsofunderstanding

§ Translatetechnicalandcomplexinformationconciselyfordiverseaudiences

§ Createopportunitiesforotherstocontributetodiscussionanddebate

§ Activelylistenandencourageotherstocontributeinputs

§ Adjuststyleandapproachtooptimiseoutcomes

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GroupandCapability Level BehaviouralIndicators

§ Writefluentlyandpersuasivelyinarangeofstylesandformats

Relationships

Influence&negotiate

Adept § Negotiatefromaninformedandcredibleposition

§ Leadandfacilitateproductivediscussionswithstaffandstakeholders

§ Encourageotherstotalk,shareanddebateideastoachieveaconsensus

§ Recogniseandexplaintheneedforcompromise

§ Influenceotherswithafairandconsideredapproachandsoundarguments

§ Showsensitivityandunderstandinginresolvingconflictsanddifferences

§ Managechallengingrelationswithinternalandexternalstakeholders

§ Pre-emptandminimiseconflict

Relationships

Influence&negotiate

Adept § Negotiatefromaninformedandcredibleposition

§ Leadandfacilitateproductivediscussionswithstaffandstakeholders

§ Encourageotherstotalk,shareanddebateideastoachieveaconsensus

§ Recogniseandexplaintheneedforcompromise

§ Influenceotherswithafairandconsideredapproach&soundarguments

§ Showsensitivityandunderstandinginresolvingconflictsanddifferences

§ Managechallengingrelationswithinternalandexternalstakeholders

§ Pre-emptandminimiseconflict

ResultsPlan&prioritise

HighlyAdvanced § Establishbroadorganisationalobjectives,ensurethatthesearethefocusforallplanningactivitiesandcommunicatetostaff

§ Understandtheorganisation'scurrentandpotentialfuturerolewithingovernmentandthecommunity,andplanappropriately

§ Ensureeffectivegovernanceframeworksandguidanceenablehighqualitystrategic,corporate,businessandoperationalplanning

§ Consideremergingtrends,identifylong-termopportunitiesandalignorganisationalrequirementswithdesiredwhole-of-governmentoutcomes

§ Driveinitiativesinanenvironmentofongoing,widespreadchange,includingwhole-of-governmentpolicydirections

Results

Think&solveproblems

Adept § Researchandanalyseinformation,identifyinterrelationshipsandmakerecommendationsbasedonrelevantevidence

§ Anticipate,identifyandaddressissuesandpotentialproblemsandselectthemosteffectivesolutionsfromarangeofoptions

§ Participateinandcontributetoteam/unitinitiativestoresolvecommonissuesorbarrierstoeffectiveness

§ Identifyandsharebusinessprocessimprovementstoenhanceeffectiveness

Peoplemanagement

Inspiredirection&purpose

Advanced § Promoteasenseofpurposeandenableotherstounderstandthelinksbetweengovernmentpolicyandorganisationalgoals

§ Buildasharedsenseofdirection,clarifyprioritiesandgoalsandinspireotherstoachievethem

§ Workwithotherstotranslatestrategicdirectionintooperationalgoalsandbuildasharedunderstandingofthelinktocorebusinessoutcomes

§ Createopportunitiesforrecognisingandcelebratinghighperformanceattheindividualandteamlevel

§ Worktoremovebarrierstoachievementofgoals

Peoplemanagement

Managereform&change

HighlyAdvanced § Driveacontinuousimprovementagenda,definehighlevelobjectivesandtranslatetheseintopracticalimplementationstrategies

§ Buildstaffsupportandcommitmenttoannouncedchange,andplanandprepareforlong-termorganisationalchange,withafocusonthewiderpolitical,socialandenvironmentalcontext

§ Createanorganisationalculturethatactivelyseeksopportunitiestoimprove

§ Anticipate,planforandaddressculturalbarrierstochangeattheorganisationallevel