Queensland Coach EOI

Baseball Queensland is inviting coaches to submit their expression of interest for vacant positions within our Performance Pathway Framework.

Baseball Queensland (BQ) is the peak body for the administration of the sport of baseball in Queensland. The objective for which the Association is established and maintained are to govern, promote, encourage, support, and improve the sport of baseball in Queensland.

Our aim is to ensure a standard of compliance is met when appointing coaches within the BQ Pathway framework.

BQ adopts the following philosophy towards athlete development:

ATHLETE-FOCUSED

Athletes are the focus of the program. Aim to provide tailored development models, communication, and learning styles to achieve an optimal holistic outcome.

COACH-LED

Providing a structured skill acquisition plan provides stability and continuity whilst creating an optimal learning environment for all athletes and coaches within our Pathway Programs. A big part of this process involves our coaches developing techniques to effectively train and coach our athletes.

PROCESS-ORIENTATED

Understanding of a Long-Term Athlete Development framework forms our foundation so that coaches can begin and/ or continue to explore coaching methodologies that are age and gender appropriate.

PERFORMANCE-DRIVEN

Striving towards athletes reaching their development milestones. Measuring and monitoring athlete progressions along with assessing delivery methods and program planning to achieve optimal holistic outcomes.

All vacant positions can be found under each program below:

Position: Program Coach (multiple positions)
Timeframe: July-September
General Responsibilities: Assist with on-field delivery

Positions: Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Pitching Coach, EO
Timeframe: October-January (AYC early January TBC)
General Responsibilities: Team Selection, Prepare team to compete at AYC, Travel with Team to AYC

Positions: Assistant Coach, Pitching Coach, EO
Timeframe: October-January (AYC early January TBC)
General Responsibilities: Team Selection, Prepare team to compete at AYC, Travel with Team to AYC

Positions: Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Pitching Coach, EO
Timeframe: December-Easter (AYWC Easter break 2025 TBC)
General Responsibilities: Team Selection, Prepare team to compete at AYWC, Travel with Team to AYWC

Positions: Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Pitching Coach, EO
Timeframe: December-Easter (AWC Easter break 2025 TBC)
General Responsibilities: Team Selection, Prepare team to compete at AYWC, Travel with Team to AWC

TBA

DOWNLOAD THE COACH SELECTION POLICY HERE

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

HEAD COACH

ROLE DESCRIPTION

A coach in any BQ Pathway Program, at any capacity, is a very important role model for the young athletes either selected on a team and/ or program. They are responsible for setting the culture of that program in line with QLD ideals. As such they need to lead by example in all areas of behaviour both on and off the field, particularly in relation to fair play, respect (for the game and all those around it), and set appropriate examples for factors relating to the use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco products.

Primary Purpose

The Head Coach is responsible for contributing to the successful delivery of QLD program. This includes coaching and coordination with Performance Program Manager (PPM) as well as developing and implementation of a comprehensive program in preparation for and managing throughout the Australian Championships.

Download the full role description & responsibilities pdf here

ASSISTANT COACH / PITCHING COACH

ROLE DESCRIPTION

A coach in any BQ Pathway Program, at any capacity, is a very important role model for the young athletes either selected on a team and/ or program.

They are responsible for setting the culture of that program in line with ideals. As such they need to lead by example in all areas of behaviour both on and off the field, particularly in relation to fair play, respect (for the game and all those around it), and set appropriate examples for factors relating to the use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco products.

Primary Purpose

The Assistant Coach and Pitching Coach are responsible for contributing to the successful delivery of QLD program. This includes the implementation of a comprehensive program in preparation for and coaching throughout the Australian Championships.

Download the full role description & responsibilities pdf here

EXECUTIVE OFFICER

ROLE DESCRIPTION

A coach in any BQ Pathway Program, at any capacity, is a very important role model for the young athletes either selected on a team and/ or program.

Primary Purpose

The Executive Officer is responsible for contributing to the successful delivery of QLD program. This includes the implementation of a comprehensive program in preparation for, managing all off field matters (coaching if in dual role) throughout the Australian Championships.

Download the full role description & responsibilities pdf here

PATHWAY PROGRAM COACH

ROLE DESCRIPTION

A coach in any Pathway Program, at any capacity, is a very important role model for the young athletes either selected on a team and/ or program.

They are responsible for setting the culture of that program in line with BQ ideals. As such they need to lead by example in all areas of behaviour both on and off the field, particularly in relation to fair play, respect (for the game and all those around it), and set appropriate examples for factors relating to the use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco products.

Primary Purpose

Responsible for contributing to the successful delivery of Pathway Programs. This includes the implementation of a comprehensive Athlete Development Program.