EOIs are now open to join the Hygain Dressage Victoria Young Rider Squads & Development Program Subcommittee.
The positions seeking EOIs are:
Coaching & Off Horse Education Coordinator
Organise scheduled training weekends and appoint suitable accredited coaches and workshop presenters. Utilise the Competitive Edge resources. Suitably assess riders to appropriate squads and coaches. Run a Protocol day for Squad members. Mentor and educate riders on high performance protocols, pathways and rules. Produce the annual Squad information pack in consultation with the Committee. Maintain member database, enrollments and destination squads based on performances submitted.
Catering Coordinator/Rider Support
Co-ordinate lunches at each training weekend or squad affiliated event for riders. Devise appropriate athlete menus for riders, parents, coaches and presenters. Shop for and prepare lunches. Engage parents to assist in food preparation. Provide the committee with psychological knowledge and strategies to common challenges faced by athletes and adolescents as the need arises. Examples of this could include performance anxiety, anti-bullying strategies and positive thinking styles. From time to time present sports psychology modules utilising Competitive Edge.
Merchandise/Uniforms/Social Media/Graphics Design/Sponsorship Support
Design and produce logos, graphic design support, digital media, social media posts. Custom design bespoke uniform each year, arrange manufacturing, create advertising material, collate orders & distribution, maintain spreadsheets. Maintain sponsors logos and artwork to corporate specifications.
Sponsorship Coordinator
Seek sponsorship for Squad activities, including a naming rights sponsor. Liaise with sponsors to give them opportunities to interact with YR Squad members, host and entertain sponsors at official squad events. Lead Fundraising Activities.
Entertainment Coordinator
Source suitable and innovative entertainment, Co-Ordinate the A Squad Riders Leadership group to provide entertainment, team building and rider cohesion through communication and entertainment.
General Support
Provide advice with the preparation of the annual YR Squad budget.
Technology
Provide technological support to the YR Squad members and the committee. Assist with technical support on social platforms. Advise or support on all technology and protocol issues.
If you are interested in any of these positions above, please fill out the following details below:
Closing date for EOIs is Friday 5th May 2023.