Sports Administrator

Located in Rose Bay overlooking Sydney Harbour, Kambala is an historic, contemporary, and vibrant independent day and boarding school welcoming students from ELC to Year 12.

Offering a choice of learning pathways through the HSC or International Baccalaureate, we are proud to rank among the top non-selective girls’ schools in NSW every year, at the same time focusing on development and celebration of 'the whole girl'.

Our purpose: instilling unwavering courage and curiosity to educate women of ambition, integrity, and consequence.

The role:

• Sports Administrator.
• Full-time, fixed term from 6 May to 13 December 2024 (including Saturday work).
• Works term-time only (i.e. 39 weeks per year: salary is averaged across 52 weeks).
• Responsible for the coordination and execution of specific sports within the school sport program (co-curricular / interschool competitions).
• Manage the 'life-cycle' of allocated sports (from registration and team selection to weekly games to season closure, including all relevant administration). 
• Manage the recruitment and rostering of casual coaches within allocated sports.
• Assists with sport carnivals (e.g. Swimming, Athletics) and other special events.
• Assists with management and safe use of facilities and equipment.
• NB - sports allocated to this position will be Football (Soccer), Hockey, and Basketball.

The ideal candidate:

• Tertiary qualifications with specialisation in sport.
• Demonstrated experience working in a school sport department, ideally in a similar role (or as a senior coach).
• Demonstrated understanding of IGSA/IPSHA competitions.
• Demonstrated experience in administration and record-keeping.
• Intermediate proficiency in all standard computer software.
• Strong attention to detail and general organisation / time management skills.
• Personable, outgoing, and enthusiastic demeanour with a 'can-do' approach.
• Able to engage effectively with children and adults of different backgrounds.
• NB - applicants must have effective working knowledge of  / playing experience in the above sports.

What we offer:

• Competitive, above-agreement rates of pay.
• Daily hot & cold lunch menu at a nominal fee.
• Access to pool, gym, and other school facilities.
• Free Annual Flu Shots, First Aid, and CPR training.
• A diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone is free to be their authentic self.

If you are passionate about sport, invested in physical well-being, and feel that your experience aligns with the requirements of this role, we welcome application directly via this platform. Please include an updated CV and a brief cover note that confirms:

• Your salary expectations excl. super (on an annual basis as if working 52 weeks per year).
• Your earliest possible start date.

Shortlisting will occur immediately so if you are interested in applying, please do so as a priority.

• Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• No Agency referrals will be accepted for this role.
• In accordance with Child Protection legislation, all employees of Kambala must maintain a valid Working With Children Check.

Through implementing the NSW Child Safe Standards, Kambala commits to the development of work systems, practices, policies, and procedures that promote child protection, safety, and wellbeing within our school.

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