2026 State Coach and Assistant Coach Application Form

Karate WA are seeking applications for the following positions within the Karate WA State Team for 2026 (one-year term):

State Team Coaches - Kata

State Team Coaches - Kumite

State Team ASSISTANT Coaches - Kata

State Team ASSISTANT Coaches - Kumite

Before applying please ensure you have read the updated Karate WA State Coach Selection Policy on the Karate WA website.

If you have any questions or queries please don't hesitate to contact Nadine Cooperwhite, Event and Operations at coordinator@karatewestaustralia.com

Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

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Phone Number*

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Club*

Head of Style*

Position Application

Please selection the position you wish to apply for in order of preference.

*Please note if you only wish to apply for ONE position than choose that position in all 3 answers.

For my FIRST preference, I wish to apply for the position of (please click one)*

State Team Coach - KataState Team Coach - KumiteState Team Assistant Coach - KataState Team Assistant Coach - Kumite

For my SECOND preference, I wish to apply for the position of (please click one)*

State Team Coach - KataState Team Coach - KumiteState Team Assistant Coach - KataState Team Assistant Coach - Kumite

For my THIRD preference, I wish to apply for the position of (please click one)*

State Team Coach - KataState Team Coach - KumiteState Team Assistant Coach - KataState Team Assistant Coach - Kumite

If unsuccessful in your application for a coaching position in your FIRST preference, and the selection panel deem your nomination is suitable for a different coaching position, would you consider being appointed in another State Team Coaching role outside your initial preference?*

YesNo

Why do you want to apply for the position of State Team Coach or Assistant Coach?*

Please upload and documents that may assit you with the question above.

In the 2022-2025 WAKF Strategic Plan there are athlete focus goals on:

Delivering a system that leads to the high performance of the sport at all levels of the athlete pathway; and
Providing support and education to athletes that support development along the pathway to high performance.

How will you help support Karate WA goals?*

I fulfill all of the Overarching General Selection Criteria for any coaching position*

I hold a current and valid national coaching accreditation (min of a Karate Australia Instructor Bronze Accreditation for Assistant Coach and working towards Karate Australia Instructor Silver Accreditation for State Team coaches)Karate Australia Line Coaching course completionValid Working with Children CheckValid Karate Australia MembershipValid First Aid Certificate (align with KA Accreditation)

Specific General Selection Criteria

The general selection criteria of the State Team Coach (1 year term) will be based on the following :

Demonstrated ability to coach a wide range of athletes.
Experience in preparing and facilitating athletes along the athlete pathway.
Experience in achieving performance benchmarks and planning outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to deliver effective training sessions.
Number of years of coaching experience.
The ability to deliver the roles and responsibilities of the role.
Not subject to any disciplinary behaviours or any investigation of a disciplinary action/s.
Be a current financial member of Karate WA, or member of a club who is a Karate WA member.
Have had experience of having athletes participating in the Karate WA State Championships.

The general selection criteria of the State Team Assistant Coach (1 year term) will be based on the following :

Demonstrated ability to coach a wide range of athletes.
Demonstrated ability to assist with the delivery of effective training sessions.
The ability to deliver the roles and responsibilities of the role.
An Assistant State Team Coach can only be selected for this role if they have not previously served as a coach on a state team. This requirement ensures opportunities for new coaching talent to gain valuable experience and contribute to Karate WA’s development objectives.
Not subject to any disciplinary behaviours or any investigation of a disciplinary action/s.
Be a current financial member of Karate WA, or member of a club who is a Karate WA member.
Have had experience of having athletes participating in the Karate WA State Championships.

Based on the Specific General Selection Criteria, please outline your experience and skills that will aid your selection below:*

Please upload any other supporting evidence that you feel is relevant to your application.

My Head of Style endorses my application and has been notified of my application for a State Coaching position.*

Yes

Please Tick*

I have read and understood the State Team Coach Selection Policy.I will carry out the coach roles and responsibilities as outlined in the State Coach Selection Policy.I will carry out the general roles and responsibilities as outlined in the State Coach Selection Policy.