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Samantha Shillington

Perth,WA

Summary

Proven leader in sports and educational settings, notably at Wesley College, where I've honed team management and motivational leadership skills. I've excelled in staff recruitment, retaining top talent, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and passion for the sport. I bring extensive experience guiding and mentoring both male and female identifying athletes to reach their optimum potential. I am an organised and dependable candidate with a positive attitude towards learning and developing my own skills set with the willingness to take on additional responsibilities.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

U15 Boys Head Coach

Volleyball WA
05.2024 - Current
  • Developed athletes'' skills through personalized coaching, resulting in higher individual achievements.
  • Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
  • Maintained strong relationships with athletes, parents, and state administrators for program support and success.
  • Fostered a positive team environment with clear communication.
  • Implemented strategies taken from the FTEM pathway, as well as key coaching points from the Perth Steel Men's head coaches into our programs.

Mens Volleyball Assistant Coach

Volleyball Australia
04.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching goals, build trust and rapport.
  • Assisted head coach in evaluating player performance, identifying areas for improvement, and providing constructive feedback to ensure continuous growth.
  • Mentored athletes on sportsmanship, leadership skills, and maintaining a strong work ethic both on and off the field.
  • Advised head coach on discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas.
  • Observed athletes during practice and game situations to assess performance and provide tips for improvement.
  • Promoted positive behavior among student-athletes as a role model consistently demonstrating good sportsmanship principles.

Director of Volleyball

Wesley College
09.2023 - Current
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
  • Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.

Head Coach

Penrhos College
01.2023 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with players, fostering teamwork and communication on and off the court.
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments, namely the Australian Volleyball Schools Cup competition on the Gold Coast in 2023.
  • Reviewed and updated game strategies and techniques to optimize training sessions.

Education

Bachelor of Laws - Law

Curtin University
Bentley, WA
12.2026

High School Diploma -

Penrhos College
Como, WA
10.2021

Skills

  • Team Management
  • Training and coaching
  • Staff recruitment and retention
  • Motivational leadership
  • Tactical knowledge
  • Reliability

Certification

  • Level 3 coaching candidate, Volleyball Australia - Issued: April 2024.
  • Working with Children Check - Expires: September 2025.
  • Blue Card - Expires: December 2026.
  • Mandatory Reporter Training, WA Local Government Association - Issued: February 2024.
  • Level 2 state referee - Issued: July 2023.
  • Adult CPR/AED - Issued: November 2023.
  • Driver's Licence, C Class - Issued: February 2021.

Timeline

U15 Boys Head Coach

Volleyball WA
05.2024 - Current

Mens Volleyball Assistant Coach

Volleyball Australia
04.2024 - Current

Director of Volleyball

Wesley College
09.2023 - Current

Head Coach

Penrhos College
01.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Laws - Law

Curtin University

High School Diploma -

Penrhos College

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