2024 Sports Coaches

Mount St Benedict College, is a girls high school established by the Sisters of Good Samaritan Education with a community of ten schools across Australia. The College offers holistic Catholic education based on Good Samaritan Benedictine tradition and values including Pax, Hospitality and Stewardship.

The College offers a broad and engaging range of Cocurricular activities to enrich our girls' learning experiences. We are committed to offering all students the opportunity to participate in sport, no matter their experience or ability, to promote lifelong healthy habits, and foster a love of sport at Mount St Benedict College. The College participates in the IGSA (Independent Girls School Association) sporting competitions, as well as other interschool competitions. 

We are seeking dedicated, enthusiastic coaches and umpires/referees for the following sports:

Term 2 (April-July)

• Football (Soccer)
• Basketball

Term 3 (July-October)

• Netball

Term 4 (October-December)

• Touch Football
• Volleyball

Training:  

Each team is required to train once per week between the hours of Monday to Friday 7am-8.30am and/or 3.15pm-6pm depending on coaches' availability

Games:

Scheduled games are between 8am - 12pm on Saturday mornings.

Salary:

• Casual rate ranges from $34-$40 per hour on weekdays (based on experience/qualifications), 
• Saturday rates are applicable for games 
• Minimum of 4 hours per week

Essential Criteria

• Have a keen interest and passion for sport and coaching
• ability to build positive relationships with students and teachers
• Availability to hold at minimum, one training per week and attend one scheduled interschool sport game per week
• Ability to take direction and feedback to improve practice
• Enthusiasm to work in collaboration with the College staff to bring about meaningful sporting opportunities and experiences
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with people at all levels in the College community
• Commitment to work 4-12 hours per week (depending on sport)
• Ability to work Saturday mornings (depending on sport)

Desirable Criteria

• Coaching qualifications
• First Aid Certificate
• Previous experience coaching in schools, clubs or elite sporting programmes.

Mount St Benedict College is committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people at the College.

As a school of Good Samaritan Education, Mount St Benedict College is incorporated and governed by a Board of Directors which is accountable through the Company Members to Good Samaritan Education