Job Description 

Category Coach - Dragon Boat Victoria State Team 

Dragon Boat Victoria is seeking experienced and motivated coaches to lead our state team categories for the Auschamps State vs State Day in Penrith, April 2025. As a category coach, you will play a crucial role in developing and preparing our paddlers.

Key Responsibilities: 
  • Develop and implement comprehensive training programs for your category in conjunction with the Support Team and other coaches. 

  • Conduct benchmarking and training camps 

  • Collaborate with other category coaches and team managers to ensure cohesive team development 

  • Provide technical instruction and tactical guidance to paddlers 

  • Foster a high-performance culture within your category 

  • Attend support meetings and contribute to overall team strategy  

Qualifications and Skills: 
  • Proven experience in coaching dragon boat racing with a minimum Level 1 Coaching Qualification. 

  • Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal abilities and skills. 

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment 

Personal Qualities: 
  • Passionate about dragon boat racing and paddler development 

  • Committed to continuous learning and improvement 

  • Adaptable and open to feedback 

 
As a category coach, you will receive comprehensive support from our dedicated VIC25 support team and a team manager. This support includes: 

  • Assistance with administrative tasks and logistics 

  • Help in coordinating benchmarking, training camps and selection processes 

  • Support in developing and implementing training programs 

  • Facilitation of communication between coaches, team managers, and DBV 

  • Regular check-ins to address any concerns or needs you may have 

The VIC25 support team will work closely with you throughout the preparation and selection process allowing you to focus on coaching and developing your paddlers while they handle many of the behind-the-scenes aspects of team management. 

Expression of Interest: VIC25 Category Coach 

Dragon Boat Victoria is seeking experienced and motivated coaches to lead our state team categories for the Auschamps State vs State Day in Penrith, April 2025. As a category coach, you will be responsible for developing and preparing our athletes to compete at the high-performance level. Key responsibilities include: 

  • Designing and implementing training programs in conjunction with the support team and other coaches 

  • Conducting benchmarking and training camps and providing recommendations to the Support Team for team selection 

  • Providing technical instruction and tactical guidance 

  • Fostering a high-performance culture within your category 

We are looking for coaches with a proven track record in dragon boat racing and a minimum coaching qualification of Level 1, strong leadership skills, and the ability to inspire and motivate athletes. Successful candidates will receive support from our dedicated Support Team throughout the preparation process. To express your interest, please submit a brief statement outlining your coaching resume, your coaching philosophy and vision for developing a competitive state team category.