The nib Newcastle Knights are accepting Expressions of Interest (EoI) for any qualified Level 1 & 2 Sports Trainers, Team Managers or Coaches interested in joining our Pathways Rise Academy program.
Please note these roles are for people genuinely interested in Sports Trainer and Manager positions only – these roles are not suitable for aspiring coaches.
These roles are on a volunteer basis only, to acquire new beneficial experiences and skills within our teams. Register now.
There is the potential for career progression into paid roles within our Junior Representative Pathways squads and beyond for suitable candidates.
With Knights Pathways Programs on the expansion, the Knights are looking to engage new volunteer staff to support the Rise Academy Program.
On a trial basis, we will invite suitable nominees to attend training sessions with our Academy program. The anticipated commitment hours would be approximately 3 – 6 hours per week for 10 weeks, commencing in April 2025.
On a trial basis, we will invite suitable nominees to attend training sessions with our Academy program. The anticipated commitment hours would be approximately 3 – 6 hours per week for 9 weeks, commencing in July 2024.
We will then look to appoint suitable candidates (honorarium payments available) for available positions within our Junior Representative teams.
These roles would commence on Monday, 28th April, 2025 and run until Monday, 7th July, 2025.
Sports Trainers – Level 1 & 2 (Orange, Yellow & Blue)
You will be responsible for:
- Training setup to the standards required by the Knights.
- Strap players for prevention of injury and stability prior to training.
- Monitor players during training regarding potential injuries.
- Assess players who are injured during training and give initial treatment.
- Filling/re-filling water bottles and providing water for players during training sessions.
Experience and Knowledge:
- FAO Level 1 minimum – compulsory
- Working with Children Check – compulsory
- FAO Level 2 favourable but not required
- Experience operating in a team environment
Standards of Behaviour and Responsibilities:
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability to demonstrate a high level of confidentiality
- Self-motivated with an ability to motivate others
- Professional appearance suitable for the relevant environment
- Highly trustworthy – particularly pertaining to equipment and resources provided by the Knights.
Team Managers
You will be responsible for:
- Liaising with all team members, parents and coaches to ensure the athletes are informed of training schedules and locations.
- Communicating any schedule changes to players, parents and staff.
- Ensuring all athletes are wearing appropriate training clothing and equipment as per club policy.
- Ensuring the facility is left clean, tidy and locked after the completion of all training sessions.
- Distributing team apparel as required
Experience and Knowledge:
- Working with Children Check – compulsory
- Previous Team Manager experience
Standards of Behaviour and Responsibilities:
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability to demonstrate a high level of confidentiality
- Self-motivated with an ability to motivate others
- Professional appearance suitable for the relevant environment
- Highly trustworthy – particularly pertaining to equipment and resources provided by the Knights.
What we offer
- A dynamic training/work experience environment in an elite sporting organisation.
- The potential for career progression into paid roles within our Junior Representative Pathways squads and beyond for suitable candidates.
Coaches
You will be responsible for:
- Implement training programs to enhance skills, monitor progress, and provide feedback.
- Guide athletes in discipline, teamwork, and resilience while fostering a growth mindset.
- Create a positive, inclusive environment that promotes respect, responsibility, and teamwork.
- Engage in ongoing coach education to enhance athlete growth.
Experience and Knowledge:
- Working with Children Check – compulsory
- Previous Coaching experience
Standards of Behaviour and Responsibilities:
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability to demonstrate a high level of confidentiality
- Self-motivated with an ability to motivate others
- Professional appearance suitable for the relevant environment
- Highly trustworthy – particularly pertaining to equipment and resources provided by the Knights.
What we offer
- A dynamic training/work experience environment in an elite sporting organisation.
- The potential for career progression into paid roles within our Junior Representative Pathways squads and beyond for suitable candidates.
We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to create a work environment where employee differences such as gender, age, culture, disability, sexual orientation and education are valued to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
Opportunity commencing April 2025.
