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Job/Volunteering Opportunities: National Team Coach - Paralympic Committee - PNG
The Papua New Guinea Paralympic Committee, in cooperation with the National Sports Institute of PNG, seeks a National Team Coach to train the PNG's Paralympic team to prepare for the Commonwealth Games (India 2010), the World Championships ( Christchurch , January 2011) and prepare for the 2012 London Paralympic Games.
The PNG Paralympic committee works closely with the National Sports Institute of PNG based in Goroka and aims to promote the Paralympic movement for the equality of disable sports and people with a disability. The organisation also helps athletes with a disability to secure jobs in PNG.
Currently there is only one Paralympic coach in PNG, and the PNG Paralympic Committee is seeking a Level 3 coach to train the local team and the local coaches.
In this role you will:
- Train athletes in preparation for major national/international competitions
- Coach local Paralympic coaches
- Select Paralympic team
- Prepare coaching schedule for athletes and reports for the Paralympic Committee
To be considered for this incredible opportunity based in the Eastern Highlands you will have:
- Qualifications as a Level 2 or 3 coach
- Specialised skills in disabled sports (track & field events)
- Experience in coaching Paralympic athletes
- Experience training coaches
Volunteers will be provided with a living allowance, airfares, insurance and accommodation. Only citizens or permanent residents of Australia are eligible to apply for this assignment.
Applications close 8th November 2009
To find out more and how to apply for the role, please visit www.australianvolunteers.com/work
Should you have any queries, please contact Erika Drury on Toll Free: 1800 331 292 or at edrury@australianvolunteers.com
AusAID, the Australian Governmentโs overseas aid program, is proud to provide significant support for Australian volunteers who work in a development capacity overseas.
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Source: Erika Drury, Recruitment Consultant, Australian Volunteers International
When: 27/10/2009
