AddressNewington College has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced educator with a strong background in leading and managing Rugby programs to join us as the Director of Rugby.
The Director of Rugby will be responsible for strategic and operational oversight and play a pivotal role in the program's direction across the Secondary and Primary campuses (K–12). The primary responsibility for the Director of Rugby is the development and implementation of an engaging, challenging and inclusive program across all age groups and abilities. To achieve this objective, the Director of Rugby needs to provide strategic direction, leadership, organisation and implementation of Rugby across the three campuses. The ideal candidate must demonstrate a strong strategic aptitude and we expect you to showcase your previous experience in this area within your cover letter.
Further details about this position can be obtained by contacting Mr Mark Dickens, Head of Sport at ********@newington.nsw.edu.au or (02) 9568 9***.
To view the position description, please copy and paste this link to your browser: https://www.newington.nsw.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-Director-Rugby-Position-Description-DS.pdf
About you:
The successful candidate is expected to:
- hold tertiary qualifications in teaching, sport or a management related discipline
- demonstrate a record of being a dynamic rugby practitioner with significant coaching, organisational, and management skills in building, implementing, and leading a junior/youth program, ideally within a school setting
- have the capability to develop a strategic vision for the enhancement of Rugby at Newington and implement this vision through age-appropriate initiatives and across all levels of ability.
- have experiences working in complex, fast-moving organisations, where working partnerships and building trust with colleagues at all levels are essential
- demonstrate strong inter-personal skills that will enable the individual to support, relate to and communicate with students of all ages and skill levels
- demonstrate an ability to lead, manage and inspire others to improve the quality of Newington’s coaching program and to ensure the highest standards of delivery
- have a visible presence across the whole program, championing a positive Rugby environment with a broad and highly engaged community
- have a desire to design and implement a developmental-orientated program over a result-orientated program, with a coaching philosophy that emphasises developing the ‘whole’ person
- have a genuine commitment to understanding individual learning needs, in particular student wellbeing and safeguarding
- demonstrate a sound knowledge of Work Health & Safety (WHS) and safe work practices.
About the College
Newington College is a school bustling with opportunity and rigour. We seek to educate students to think critically, stretch their learning, and approach life with curiosity and open-mindedness.
The College has 2040 students across four vibrant campuses. Our mission is to empower students to develop great hearts, inspired minds and strong wings, ready to make a positive contribution to society and the future. Founded in 1863, Newington prides itself on its inclusive and diverse community. It is a member of the GPS Association of NSW and is associated with the Uniting Church.
Further information about the College, its programs and its strategic plans is available on the College website: www.newington.nsw.edu.au.
To Apply
To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to work in Australia, e.g. hold an appropriate and current Australian work visa.
- Applications should be submitted in one attachment (PDF format preferred) of no more than 6 pages. This document will include your cover letter and CV.
- Applicants must apply electronically for their application to be considered. The online application form can be accessed at: https://www.newington.nsw.edu.au/about-newington/careers/.
- Applications close Friday 7 June 2024. Interviews may be conducted on receipt of applications of interest not following the closing date, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
