Women in High Performance Coaching Program 2025-27

Written By Australian Athletics
 

WOMEN IN HIGH PERFORMANCE COACHING PROGRAM 2025-2027

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Applications close October 5, 2025.

Australian Athletics invites expressions of interest from developing high performance women coaches for the Women in High Performance Coaching Program Cohort 2.

Who this is for
Women coaches who have coached athletes onto Australian teams at senior or under 20 level in the last two years
Program length
Two years starting November 2025
Location
Melbourne workshop with travel and accommodation provided

Background

The inaugural WiHPC program from 2022 to 2024 delivered rich development experiences that built knowledge, skill and confidence. In line with the Australian Athletics High Performance Strategy to broaden opportunities for under represented groups in coaching, Cohort 2 supports women coaches with the potential and ambition to thrive in high performance.

What the program involves

  • Individual Coach Development Plan

    Co design your plan with High Performance coaching staff

  • Community of Practice or Mentor Program

    Join a monthly group or the High Performance Coach Mentor Program

  • Three day workshop

    Melbourne 19 to 21 February 2026 with flights and accommodation provided

  • Light touch reporting

    Provide brief progress updates and complete evaluation surveys

Community of Practice

A safe space to connect and share. The first three meetings occur before the workshop so participants can help shape the content.

Workshop focus
  • Clarify coaching motivations
  • Identify barriers and challenges on the pathway
  • Map how WiHPC can support career goals and progression
  • Learn from Cohort 1 journeys
  • Develop leadership, communication and networking skills
Other opportunities
  • Support to attend national event group camps
  • International team coaching opportunities
  • Additional coach development and education as appropriate

We appreciate the demands on coaches. This lead time is designed to help you plan for time away from family, work and training.

Selection criteria

  • Coached an athlete onto a senior or under 20 Australian team in the last two years
  • Available for the Melbourne workshop 19 to 21 February 2026 and ongoing program participation with travel and accommodation included
  • Genuine desire to coach high performance athletes and pursue a coaching career
  • Athletics Australia Level 2 or Level 3 accreditation or actively working toward it
  • Working With Children Check and Police Check held or obtainable
  • Ability to complete Sports Integrity Australia modules: Anti Doping Fundamentals, Annual Update, Safeguarding Induction, Competition Manipulation and Sports Gambling
Australian Athletics values coach workforce diversity and inclusive opportunities. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander coaches, culturally diverse coaches, and coaches who identify as LGBTIQ.

How to apply

Expressions of interest close on 5 October 2025.

Submit your expression of interest

Shortlisted applicants may be invited to an online interview. All applicants will be advised no later than 24 October 2025.

For enquiries, contact Dianne Huxley at dianne.huxley@athletics.org.au.