AddressSt Margaret’s Anglican Girls School is one of Queensland’s leading independent schools, fostering in students confidence, compassion, academic excellence and a lifelong love of learning. We look for all staff to be committed to and in harmony with the Anglican ethos of the school.
SPORT AT ST MARGARET’S
St Margaret’s has a long, proud history of women in sport and recognises the importance of sport in developing lifelong skills, values and wellbeing. Our Coaches play a valuable role supporting student’s growth through the enhancement of skills and technique. Join a community where we value and foster active, healthy lifestyles.
THE ROLE – ATHLETICS COACHES 2024
St Margaret's has a long history of success in athletics. Participation and interest in this sport has resulted in St Margaret's becoming one of the most successful schools within the QGSSSA competition and in state and national competitions. This athletics season runs from May to September.
The athletics program is coordinated by our Head of Athletics and Development, Teacher Coordinators, a number of Lead Coaches and Coaches. Coaches lead four training sessions per week. The QGSSSA competition is held in September at the Queensland Sports and Athletics Centre (QSAC), Nathan. Competition meets will be held on Friday evenings from mid-August to September at The University of Queensland (St Lucia Campus) or QSAC (Nathan).
We are currently seeking specialist Athletics Sports Coaches in disciplines including throws, sprints and jumps for the 2024 Track and Field Athletics season:
Coaches - The role of coach is to deliver coaching sessions developed by the Lead Coach and which encourage students in skill and technique development. To view the position description please click here.
ABOUT YOU
You will be an experienced and qualified coach who has a proven ability to develop young Athletes’ techniques and skills and instil a passion for the sport.
Essential requirements:
- All coaches must have, or be working towards, a minimum Athletics Australia – Level 1 Coaching or Australian Track and Field Coaches Association (ATFCA) Foundation Course accreditation. Further National or recognised accreditation will be highly regarded.
- Previous coaching experience. Experience coaching jumps and throws is highly desirable.
- Experience in athletic disciplines.
- A working with children blue card or exemption card.
- A current first aid and CPR certificate.
The role offers:
- Pathway to develop your coaching career.
- Opportunity to work with passionate people.
- Avenue to share your expertise and motivate students.
- Satisfaction seeing students succeed and achieve their goals.
This is an outstanding opportunity for you to continue to develop your coaching resume and impart your knowledge with the next generation of sportspeople.
To Apply: Applications are to be addressed to the Principal and be received by midday Wednesday 27 March 2024.
Please note, successful candidates will require a valid blue card prior to commencing employment at St Margaret's. Candidates that do not currently hold a valid blue card are advised to apply for a blue card to ensure they are job ready.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to the next stage of the recruitment process.
Please direct any enquiries to **********@stmargarets.qld.edu.au
St Margaret’s supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates are required to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and the successful candidate must comply with School policies and relevant legislation relating to Student protection.
