The Australian Institute of Sport is the high performance (HP) arm of the Australian Sports Commission. We partner with National Sporting Organisations (NSO) and National Institute Networks (NIN) to lead and enable a united HP system that supports Australian athletes to achieve podium success.
We have an incredible opportunity for a ‘National Pathway & Performance Manager’ with Modern Pentathlon Australia.
About Modern Pentathlon Australia
Modern Pentathlon Australia (MPA) is the peak body for the Olympic sport of Modern Pentathlon in Australia. Internationally, the sport is governed by the Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (UIPM).
The aim of MPA is to grow and promote the sport in Australia and provide pathways for junior and senior athletes to compete domestically and internationally.
Australian modern pentathletes compete on the international world cup circuit, regional competitions and have enjoyed representation at the Olympic Games since Helsinki in 1952.
The future is bright for Modern Pentathlon in Australia, with the recent announcement that Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) will replace the riding discipline in 2023 (at junior international level) and Paris 2024 (at senior international level). We already have plenty of young talent, and the UIPM sports ‘pyramid’ (enabling the disciplines to be combined in different ways to create 2, 3, 4 or 5 discipline events) make it even easier for people to get involved at all levels and create a pathway towards participation in the full pentathlon.
Modern Pentathlon Australia is embarking on an ambitious and exciting new strategy and as a result, are currently seeking to recruit a ‘National Pathway & Performance Manager’.
About the role
As the National Pathways & Performance Manager, you will be responsible for establishing and implementing performance pathway programs to support the identification and development of talented athletes towards future Olympic Games and World Championship events.
Your core responsibilities will include:
- Leading and coordinating the MPA pathway with a focus on building a system to develop athletes to achieve sustained success on an international stage, particularly with the introduction of OCR as a new discipline.
- Identifying new and support existing, State, and National Performance Pathway Programs to ensure there is an increase in quantity and quality of talent within the sport of MPA.
- Providing strategic input and operational support of training and competition experiences to Emerging, Developing, Podium Potential athletes and their training partners to maximize performance gains.
- Leading and maintaining the development of holistic athlete education programs that are suitable for underpinning, Emerging, Developing and Podium Potential athletes.
About you
We are looking for someone who has had experience in high performance sport programs and has good knowledge and understanding of athlete and coach development methodologies within the high-performance landscape.
As an individual you are committed to excellence, highly ambitious, operate with integrity and have a proven ability to impact an organisation, athletes and coaches positively.
Next steps:
Click the ‘apply’ button, review the position description, follow the prompts, and submit your CV.
Applications will close December 14, 2022 at 11:59pm.
This is a Fixed Term Contract - June 2024.
Building System Capability:
At Modern Pentathlon Australia, we offer career opportunities for people who share our ambition and passion for high performance sport. From graduates to expert professionals, we are committed to offering fulfilling careers and the chance to grow as we grow. We would love you to be part of our journey.
Apply today.