ONSW is looking for new coaches and managers in 2014 for our Junior development squad and schools team.
After many years of dedicated service, NSW Junior Development Squad and Schools Team Managers Karen (below, right) and Russell Blatchford (NC) have decided that it's time to hand over the management reins, and with Squad Coach Nick Dent (CC, below left) being involved in Easter 2014, his increasing role in OA's High Performance activities, and an overseas trip planned for the July school holidays as well, Nick has reluctantly decided to pass on the squad coaching baton.
Orienteering NSW sincerely thanks Karen, Russell and Nick for all that they have done over many years of involvement with the junior squad and school teams.
As a result ONSW is now seeking applicants for the positions of Squad Manager and Coach as well as Schools Team Manager and Coach. It has been the practice for the Squad Manager and Coach to also look after the Schools Team at the Australian Schools Championships. Whilst this is desirable, ONSW will consider alternative arrangements.
For information about the roles, in the first instance please refer to the information contained in Section 8.2 of the ONSW Association Manual. Prospective candidates should be aware that ONSW is currently updating its Junior Squad policies, and the Board is currently considering an additional Assistant Manager position to support the Squad Manager, primarily to manage and administer the squad and team finances. The Board will also consider alternative divisions of responsibilities or role structures dependent upon applicants and the skills and time that they can bring to the role(s). It is expected that the incoming Manager and Coach will work with the ONSW Board to help develop and finalise the new policies.
Applications are open now, and will close on December 10. Please send your expression of interest to ONSW President Paul Prudhoe.
