Sport Coach - Brisbane State High School

Brisbane State High School has a proud history where the Extra-Curricular (E-C) Program forms an integral component of the State High experience. The E-C Program aims to offer a range of activities that provide opportunities for students to participate, learn, develop and excel. An opportunity exists for a Sport Coach to provide a high level of coaching and sport administration to participants in the school's sport program, ensuring that it conforms to the school's education objectives and safe sport standards. This position is offered on a temporary full-time basis and for an immediate start.

About us:

Brisbane State High school has a strong direction underpinned by four core values—learning, excellence, respect and public education. Our great strength is the partnerships we forge between students, staff, parents and the wider community. These partnerships enable us to build on the strengths of tradition and performance and to live out our values and our commitment to providing a world-class education for every student.

Your role:

The Sport Coach will work collaboratively and professionally with the Head of Extra-Curricular. The position may also be required to report to other senior school staff or the principal.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with the assessment and skill development of students to improve skills and progress them in the sportprogram.
• Manage the activities of a school sport program, including the development and implementation of game skillsfor basic to advanced levels of sport.
• Prepare players for competition through a comprehensive program that develops fundamental techniques, skilland understanding of the game.
• Conduct training sessions outside of school hours where required.
• Actively collaborate, communicate or liaise with participating students, parents and other school colleaguesinvolved in the sport program.
• Establish a skill development program for students seeking to participate in the sport or to progress in the sportprogram.
• Oversee the preparation, use and general care of equipment and facilities to ensure compliance with requiredstandards of operation and safety.
• Organise program related activities including entry and participation in interschool competition or sport carnivals.
• Work proactively with other school staff on issues relating to individual student requirements, organisation ofgroup activities, setting or amending timetables.
• Undertake all activities associated with coaching and program administration to comply with relevant legislation,safety standards, guidelines and school policies.
• Model professional behaviour in all aspects of the sport as well as advocating a culture of achievement, resilienceand excellence and actively encouraging students to do the same.
• Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the supervisoror nominated delegate.

Some after hours and on call work may be required for this position.

Our ideal candidate would also have: 

• Possession of a Senior First Aid Certificate or equivalent.
• Coaching Accreditation Certificate highly desirable.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history) 
• Attach a 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.  

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

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