2027 State HEAD Coach, State LEAD Coach, State TEAM Coach and Assistant Coach Application Form

Karate WA is seeking applications for the following positions within the Karate WA State Team for the 2027–2028 (two-year term):

State Team HEAD Coach

State Team LEAD Coach - Kata

State Team LEAD Coach - Kumite

Karate WA are seeking applications for the following positions within the Karate WA State Team for 2027 (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 (v4.0) 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

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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)

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

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

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?

Why do you want to apply for the position on the Karate WA 2027 State Coaching Team?

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

In the 2025-2027 Karate WA 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

The selection of the State Head Coach ( 2 year term) will be based on the following:
● General Selection Criteria.
● Highly developed leadership skills, including mentorship.
● Have experience with and be able to demonstrate the ability to
coach a wide range of athletes.
● Experience in preparing and facilitating athletes along the athlete
pathway.
● Ability to demonstrate effective overarching strategic planning and
a commitment featuring strong, deliberate programming for a
multi-level team.
● Experience in setting clear performance benchmarks and
achievable planning outcomes.
● The ability to deliver the responsibilities of the role.
● Number of years of coaching experience in Sports Karate

The selection of the State Lead Coach - Kumite and Kata (2 year term) will be based upon the following:
● General state team selection criteria.
● Developed leadership skills, including mentorship.
● Demonstrated ability to coach a wide range of athletes.
● Experience in preparing and facilitating athletes along the athlete
pathway.
● Ability to demonstrate effective overarching planning and a
commitment for deliberate programming for a multi-level squad.
● Experience in setting clear performance benchmarks and
achievable planning outcomes.
● Demonstrate the ability to deliver effective training sessions.
● Number of years of coaching experience in Sports Karate.
● The ability to deliver the roles and responsibilities of the role.

The selection of the State Team Coach - Kumite and Kata (1 year term) will be based upon the following:
● General state team selection criteria.
● 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.

The selection of the State Team Assistant Coach - Kumite and Kata (1 year term) will be based upon the following:
● General state team selection criteria.
● 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.

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.

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