Coaches Required for WA Australian Interschool Team

EWA is calling for expressions of interest from accredited EA (preferably Level 2 but not limited to) Coaches for Dressage and Jumping to accompany 44 WA State Team members and their families to the 2018 Australian Interschool Equestrian Championships. The event will take place at the Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre in Victoria on 1 - 5 October 2018.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work closely alongside the Team Manager ensuring safety, preparation and warm up of competitors from 8am – 4pm daily at the event
• Provide strategic and practical skills training to guide individual rider skills and strengths toward achieving personal goals
• Encourage full participation by each team member and encourage team cohesion
• Encourage positive communication between all Team members and Event officials

Applicant Requirements

• Be willing to be supportive of team decisions and to maintain confidentiality
• Show willingness to comply with EA and EWA Policies and Codes of Conduct
• Be able to follow team management directives  /   Follow the directive of and reports regularly to the State Team Manager
• Hold a current Working with Children Check
• Senior First Aid
• Be empathetic with a kind disposition
• Be able to endure late nights and early mornings while away with the team
• Be willing to work hard as a personnel member
• Display an enthusiastic attitude and embraces the Spirit of State Team
• Display good communication and people skills
• Be willing to travel and stay with the team while at the Australian Championships
• Be willing to purchase and wear the official team uniform