Baseball WA is pleased to open coaching expressions of interest for U16 & U18 State Teams in preparation for the 2024 Australian Youth Championships next January (dates TBC).
Head coach, assistant coach, and support staff roles are available, offering a fantastic opportunity to lead our talented juniors to success on the national stage.
Expressions of interest close Friday 14 July 2023. Additional support coaches for WA State Team training are also welcome to express interest.
Please provide your expression of interest outlining your baseball experience and resume and confirm or address your understanding of the following expectations:
- Hold at minimum a current Level C Coaching Accreditation or equivalency
- Execution of all State Team training programs for all athletes
- In consultation with the assistant coaches, coordinate training and pre/post game preparations
- Liaise with High Performance Manager (HPM) regarding all program planning aspects
- Coordinate/implement game plans in line with WA High Performance Programs
- Coordinate coaching/support team
- Monitor/evaluate game, individual player, team, and coaching staff outcomes
- Responsible for disciplinary action for on-field misconduct of coaching staff and players, reporting serious matters to Baseball WA
- Compliance with general rules of conduct at the National Championships
- Enforce the Baseball Australia and Baseball WA Player Code of Conduct and adhere to the Baseball Australia Coaches/Managers Code of Conduct
- Present yourself and the team in a professional and positive image at all times
Selection Process
- Ensure registered into HP Coaching Pool with involvement in either WA Futures, MLBAAP or Showcase.
- Baseball WA High Performance Committee (BWAHPC) will review all applications and appoint with additional input from HPM.
- Head coach appointment announced to WA members.
- A post-tournament review of head coaches will be conducted following the National Championships.
In addition
- BWAHPC will review applications and appoint with additional input from HPM and appointed head coach.
Please send all applications to admin@baseballwa.asn.au by 14 July 2023.