Job Description

Saint Stephens College is currently seeking Sports Coaches with high energy, good attitude and a strong knowledge and understanding of sport-specific safety and training principles and programs. Plus, our Coaches will have great organisational skills and will be able to engage students with sports in a motivating and inspiring way.

The diverse range of sports offered to our students caters to varied interests and ability levels. In junior year levels, there is increased emphasis placed on enjoyment, fair participation and skill development and as our students move into the senior years results become an increasing part of shared team goals and successes. As a member of the Associated Private Schools (APS), which is a cluster of eight Gold Coast independent schools, the competition gives students the opportunity to compete in their choice of sport against other schools in the cluster.

APS team sports are categorised into two seasons:

- Season one sports include Football, Hockey, Netball (girls), Rugby Union (boys), Tennis and Volleyball.

- Season two competitions comprise Australian Rules Football, Basketball, Cricket, Tennis, Softball (girls) and Water Polo.

Current positions:

• Casual Sports Coach
• Season one, commencing, February 2025
• Closing date of applications, 2 March 2026.
• The College reserves the right to shortlist and appoint prior to closing date. An extension to the closing date may also be applied, at the College's discretion.

Saint Stephen’s College has a commitment to child safety and as such staff will be responsible for understanding and applying the College Child Protection Policy and Child Risk Management Strategy and associated policies and guidelines.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Supervise students and fulfill duty of care requirements, especially during any approved transportation and after training.
• Ensure the College expectations of students are always supported especially in relation to behaviour and uniform.
• Design, document and conduct effective training programs including individual sessions in a designated sport and attend games as the identified Coach of that particular team/s.
• Support all participants and engage with students in a motivating and encouraging manner.
• Demonstrate correct exercise technique and explanations and ensure safety of all participants.
• Evaluate and monitor student participation in the sport sessions (training and games) keeping appropriate records and maintain transparent communication with the Director of Sports for any student concerns.
• Administer first aid, if required and/or manage any incidents relating to your team as “first on scene” and complete all necessary documentation when required.
• Assist in sport field set up, ensuring that space, equipment and environment are safe and is set up prior to student arrival.
• Assist in the transporting of sports equipment, packing/unpacking/cleaning equipment in the sport storage area.
• Attend to face-to-face, email and telephone interaction with students, parents and team members.
• Complete administrative duties with an understanding of the need for confidentiality and the sensitivity of information.
• Role model friendliness, empathy, open-mindedness, with high standards of personal and professional integrity, fairness and an unbiased approach.

Essential Criteria

• Current CPR/First Aid required or willing to obtain prior to commencement
• Relevant coaching certification in the applicant’s sport

Mandatory Clearances/Certifications

• Blue Card, in accordance with ‘No Card, No Start law’, as per the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000
• Current First Aid certification

About the College

Set on an outstanding campus on the northern Gold Coast, Saint Stephen’s College is a Prep to Year 12, co-educational Christian school, known for its diversity, where every student is respected, heard and develops the integrity and responsibility to serve others. Further information on Saint Stephen’s College is available at http://www.saintstephenscollege.net.au

Protecting our Children

All children have a right to be safe and protected from harm and neglect. At Saint Stephen’s College, ensuring the wellbeing of our students, by valuing their contribution, is at the core of what we do. In fact, protecting children is everybody’s business and our commitment to this is evidenced by the way we rally together to ensure they are safe, nurtured and secure in our communities, families and while engaged in learning.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the ‘Quick Apply’ button above. Your application submission should address your suitability to the role in your cover letter and must include a current resume (maximum of 2 pages) as well as current referees.

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit applications as soon as possible as the College reserves the right to shortlist and appoint prior to closing date. An extension to the closing date may also be applied, at the College's discretion.

Enquiries may be addressed to the Human Resources Department at employment@ssc.qld.edu.au stating ‘QUERY – Sports Coach’ in the subject line of the email.

Thank you for taking the time to prepare and submit your application.