Sasi Lead Coach, Canoe Sprint

**Department of the Premier and Cabinet**
**Job reference**: 685015
**Location**: 5031 - MILE END
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**About the Agency**

The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (ORSR) is the lead agency for the Government's policy on sport and active recreation. ORSR is responsible for State Government policy and legislation as it relates to the sector, its key programs, sport and recreation infrastructure and funding programs. The ORSR supports sport and recreation organisations, Councils and the community through the development of policy, programs and resources, the provision of funding, recreation and sport planning, infrastructure development, elite sport pathways and programs, and the promotion of physical activity.

**About the Business - Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing**

The South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) is the High Performance Sports hub in South Australia. Its purpose is empowering people to achieve their sporting dreams and inspiring South Australians. SASI does this by:

- Providing the highest quality daily training environment, including embracing leading-edge technologies to optimise the performance of its people, programs, projects and partners.
- Optimising national representation and medal success on the world stage for South Australian-based athletes and teams.
- Pursuing excellence in practice, services and culture.
- Developing sustainable talent pathways for athletes and coaches.
- Enhancing the community's engagement with SASI.

**Role Highlights**
- Key coaching role in South Australia’s premier high performance sports institute
- Identify and develop the next generation of Olympians and Paralympians
- Supported by SASI’s state-of-the-art high performance sport facilities.

**Role Details**

The Lead Coach, Canoe Sprint is responsible for the day to day coaching of nationally categorised and targeted Canadian Canoe and para athletes kayak and canoe in SASI's Canoe Sprint program ensuring that athletes can achieve podium performances at international benchmark events with the priority given to athletes tracking towards Olympic and Paralympic Games selection. The Lead Coach, Canoe Sprint will be responsible for working in partnership with Paddle SA coaching and talent identification staff focusing on the identification and development of Canadian canoe and para Canoe Sprint athletes. In addition, the Lead Coach, Canoe Sprint will provide leadership to Canoe Sprint coaches in clubs, and the broader South Australian Canoe Sprint community. They will work under the direction of the Head Coach, Canoe Sprint, SASI Para Unit Lead, Paddle Australia and key high performance staff as part of a collaborative approach ensuring system alignment between the SASI's Canoe Sprint program and the national high performance program. The role reports to the Manager, Sports and Programs and has a close day to day working relationship to the SASI Sports Coordinator. The Lead Coach, Canoe Sprint will also work in partnership with SASI Para Unit and Talent Search staff.

**Special Conditions**
- The Incumbent will be required to participate in the department's Performance Management Program.
- The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
- Some work outside of normal hours will be required.
- Some interstate travel involving overnight absences will be required.
- This role requires a working with children check.
- A current driver's licence and willingness to drive.
- Minimum Foundation Paddle Australia Coaching Accreditation (or international equivalent).
- Minimum of 2 years experience working in a Canoe Sprint coaching role as part of a national sport organisation, national team, state institute or high performance club environment.

**Classification**

OPS3 - Operational Services Stream

**Salary Range**

$67,589 - $72,033 p.a. (pro rata for 0.6 FTE part-time position)

**Duration**

Up to 24 months

**Enquiries to**:
Simon Cain
Manager Sports and Programs
Phone: 0407 758 720

**Applications close**: 24/07/2025 11:00 PM