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Child safety is everyone’s responsibility to promote the safety and wellbeing of children. It’s important to understand how to identify risks to child safety and how to mitigate these d... Child safety is everyone’s responsibility to promote the safety and wellbeing of children. It’s important to understand how to identify risks to child safety and how to mitigate these during your coaching sessions, as well as your reporting obligations when it comes to a disclosure or evidence of child abuse. You can fin... See more
What is PlayBook?We’re all about helping people play to their potential. We created an online platform for athletes to find coaches and mentors and to make it easy for coaches to coach. It's for people ... We’re all about helping people play to their potential. We created an online platform for athletes to find coaches and mentors and to make it easy for coaches to coach. It's for people who love playing sport, no matter what level that is and for people with sporting expertise to share their insights, skills and knowledge... See more
How do I create a profile to Coach?Go to http://www.playbook.coach and click Sign Up. If you're looking to become a coach on PlayBook select “Sign up to Coach". Complete the fields including the mobile verifications step... Go to http://www.playbook.coach and click Sign Up. If you're looking to become a coach on PlayBook select “Sign up to Coach". Complete the fields including the mobile verifications step and select "Sign up”. Creating a PlayBook profile requires a valid mobile number, when you enter your mobile number a 'Send code' bu... See more
What experience or qualifications do I need?To be a PlayBook Coach you need to be passionate, have a good understanding of your nominated sport/s, be eligible to work in Australia and provide a valid Working with Children card. I... To be a PlayBook Coach you need to be passionate, have a good understanding of your nominated sport/s, be eligible to work in Australia and provide a valid Working with Children card. In terms of your sporting expertise you’re expected to have 5 years + experience in your sport, as a coach or participant at regional leve... See more
Do I need a Working with Children (WWC) Card?A Working with Children card is essential if you intend to coach children under 18 years of age. If you don’t have a WWC card you can apply online, Google “Working with Children Card” a... A Working with Children card is essential if you intend to coach children under 18 years of age. If you don’t have a WWC card you can apply online, Google “Working with Children Card” and your Australian state (as the application is state specific). You will find the application form online. Applying for a WWC card may t... See more
What if I have my own coaching business?That’s ok! Keep in mind that the athletes you work with at PlayBook must continue to book, and pay, via PlayBook. We’re here to create an incredible community of coaches and athletes an... That’s ok! Keep in mind that the athletes you work with at PlayBook must continue to book, and pay, via PlayBook. We’re here to create an incredible community of coaches and athletes and we have zero tolerance for coaches who promote, or agree to, take direct bookings rather than the expected process. You can learn more ... See more
Tell me more about the InsurancePlease note this is a summary of PlayBook’s Public Liability Insurance policy only. Nothing contained herein is general or personal advice. Furthermore, it is declared and agreed that n... Please note this is a summary of PlayBook’s Public Liability Insurance policy only. Nothing contained herein is general or personal advice. Furthermore, it is declared and agreed that nothing contained in this summary should be understood to be an express or implied condition, term or exclusion which forms part of the In... See more
Insurance – What isn’t covered?PlayBook Insurance covers the PlayBook Coaches registered on PlayBook for their liability, third party personal injury or property damage whilst performing PlayBook-related coaching ses... PlayBook Insurance covers the PlayBook Coaches registered on PlayBook for their liability, third party personal injury or property damage whilst performing PlayBook-related coaching sessions. The policy does not cover first person personal injury or property damage for the PlayBook Worker, and should not be considered a ... See more
Is PlayBook available outside of Australia?PlayBook is an Australian organisation, but if you are located overseas and you want a session with one of our Coaches, you could book an online mentoring or coaching session with some ... PlayBook is an Australian organisation, but if you are located overseas and you want a session with one of our Coaches, you could book an online mentoring or coaching session with some of our Coaches. To express your interest, please complete the Contact Us form on the website.https://www.playbook.coach/contact See more
How can I deactivate my coach profile?We understand that circumstances change. All you need to do is let us know via email and we can deactivate your coach profile. We understand that circumstances change. All you need to do is let us know via email and we can deactivate your coach profile.
I am an Overseas resident, am I eligible to coach with PlayBook?You must be eligible and have the right to work in Australia to be a PlayBook Coach. We will need a document to verify this. This could be your Australian or New Zealand Passport / Birt... You must be eligible and have the right to work in Australia to be a PlayBook Coach. We will need a document to verify this. This could be your Australian or New Zealand Passport / Birth Certificate / Citizenship Certificate / Valid Visa with work rights / Evidence of resident status. Please note this is a contractor arr... See more
