Quidditch Australia are now taking applications for the manager and coach positions of our World Cup team in 2018. Below you’ll find the application criteria for each position as well as a brief description of their expected parameters. Be advised that the positions will be filled by separate people. Applications may be sent to admin@quidditch.org.au

Applications close April 17

Coach

Job Description

The Coach will be the overall leader of the World Cup team and will be a non-playing position. The coach will be expected to be responsible for (either directly or through delegation) the following duties:

• Create and manage the overall vision for the team.
• Train the team in order to achieve that vision, including scheduling training and team events.
• Manage the personnel of the team in match situations, on the day of competition, and away from the field.
• Discipline players and team staff as necessary subject to appeal to the QA board.
• Hold a seat on the selection panel for both the training squad and the final team.
• Assist QA in choosing the panel of selectors.

Applications for coach should contain the following:

• Name, contact email, phone number.
• A description of relevant coaching and/or leadership experience both within and outside of quidditch.
• A list of any conflicts or responsibilities that may interfere with your ability to coach the team.
• A plan for how you would fund your attendance at World Cup were you to receive no assistance from QA.
• A minimum of two references from outside of the applicant’s current team
• An essay answering the following questions:
  • Your vision for the team and what a world cup winning team would look like.
  • How you would go about achieving that vision including a rough training schedule, specific aspects of the game you would focus on and any other relevant information.
  • What can Team Australia do that would give us an edge over other countries?
  • Do you have any weaknesses and if so how would you mitigate those weaknesses?
  • Any other pertinent information.

Manager

Job Description

The manager is a subordinate to the coach expected to deal with off-pitch issues regarding logistics, planning and any responsibilities delegated by the coach at both training camps in Australia and at the World Cup itself. The manager is a non-playing person who is expected to specifically organise matters outside of on-pitch situations though may be delegated other responsibilities by the coach. The manager is expected to attend training camps and World Cup.

Applications for manager should contain the following:

• Name, contact email, phone number.
• Any relevant managerial or leadership experience both within and outside of quidditch.
• A list of any conflicts or responsibilities that may interfere with your ability to manage the team.
• A plan for how you would fund your attendance at World Cup were you to receive no assistance from QA.
• A minimum of two references from outside of the applicant’s current team.
• Any other pertinent information or experience.