Head Basketball Coach

About the College

Hillcrest Christian College is a private, interdenominational, co-educational, day school with approximately 2,000 students (Pre-Kindy to Year 12) located on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Catering for both domestic, virtual and international students across 2 contemporary campuses positioned on 10 hectares of natural bushland, Hillcrest Christian College aspires to deliver a world leading, future-focused educational experience, underpinned by a biblical world view.

Hillcrest has been on an exciting journey of growth, innovation and change in recent years, as we reimagine 21st Century education, while upholding the core values envisioned by our founders in 1982. 

As one of the top 100 innovative schools as selected by Cambridge University, we are seeking dedicated and passionate staff to join our team who are committed to sharing the love of Jesus with our wider community.  

The position:

We are seeking a Head Basketball Coach to develop and maintain the Hillcrest Basketball Program from Prep - Year 12. This includes coaching, character development and providing direction to student athletes within our Basketball Excellence program as well as being instrumental to our College Sporting program. 

This position is part-time, term-time, contract until the end of 2024, with a view to permanency. A minimum of 20 hours per week with the flexibility to work additional hours for tournaments during the holidays. Experience in coaching a representative Basketball Team or high performance team, highly regarded.

Essential Selection Criteria

The successful applicant would demonstrate:

• Commitment to the College’s vision, mission and values
• Dedication to working in an environment with other Christian colleagues who are committed to sharing the love of Jesus
• Relevant qualification as outlined in the Employment Pack
• Minimum Association Coaching Certificate
• Experience in coaching a representative Basketball Team or high performance

How to Apply and the Recruitment Process

Full details of the duties and responsibilities for the above position, along with details of how to apply are available in the Employment Packs on our website. All applications must be submitted through the College website.

Applications must include:

• Cover letter, including an overview of how you meet each of the selection criteria
• Resume

The College reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found. Previous applicants need not apply.

The successful applicant must be legally permitted to work in Australia and is required to hold a current Blue Card. 

Please contact our HR Department at **********@hillcrest.qld.edu.au for any additional information. Applications made to the above email address and not submitted via the College website will not be considered. 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4pm Thursday 25 April 2024