Sports Coordinator
- Part time | 0.86 FTE
- Commencing 22 January 2026
About the role:
A key member of the professional and operational staff (PAOS)Team, in this role the Sports Coordinator will coordinate exciting sporting programs across Junior and Senior Schools, organise carnivals and interschool events, manage logistics like transport and equipment, and ensure safety standards are met. You'll play a key part in building our sporting reputation and connecting with the wider community.
Why work for us?
Our team is at the heart of what we do at Manning Valley Anglican College, and Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation. As a part of our organisation, you have access to the following great benefits:
- Paid parental leave
- Access to Salary packaging options
- Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
- Access to Fitness Passport via Association of Independent Schools NSW
- The opportunity to make a significant difference in our students’ futures
- Career and development opportunities
- The opportunity to work within an innovative, collaborative team environment
About your experience:
- Experience coordinating school or community sport programs and events
- Experience managing logistics such as transport, fixtures, equipment and scheduling
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, families, and community partners
- Experience in maintaining accurate administrative records and using digital platforms
- Experience in liaising with coaches, volunteers, or external providers
- Experience promoting participation, teamwork, and sportsmanship in young people
- Experience identifying and applying for sports funding or community grant opportunities to support College sporting programs and initiatives
- Experience conducting and managing risk assessments and implementing risk management strategies for sporting activities and events
Desirable:
- Experience working in a school or educational setting
- Certificate IV in leadership and management
- Certificate IV Training and assessment
- Community coaching accreditation
QUALIFICATIONS/ESSENTIAL:
- Tertiary qualification in Fitness, Sport, Recreation, or relevant qualification
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
- LR Drivers Licence or willingness to obtain
- NSW Working with Children Check
- Criminal History Check (Newcastle Anglican will consider the relevance of any reported outcomes)
- Applicants will be screened for appropriate child protection purposes as we are a Child Safe School
How to apply:
Applications to be submitted online via the advertising platform, your application must include your CV and a cover letter addressing your experience and the essential criteria.
We encourage early applications; we will begin reviewing submissions as they are received.
Applications close:
About Manning Valley Anglican College:
Manning Valley Anglican College focuses on the development of the whole child, emotionally, physically, intellectually, and spiritually, within a caring Christian learning environment. We foster a deep sense of community within our school, and work toward helping each student to reach their potential through providing a broad range of co and extra-curricular opportunities. Our college has high expectations for student success and provides support to achieve this goal.
Who we are?
Formally known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and Central Coast.
We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.
Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.
We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.
For more information on who we are and the work we do, visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au.
For further information and to obtain a copy of the full position description, please email our Talent Team at *******@newcastleanglican.org.au
Applicants will be willing to support the Christian life of the school
You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation supports the rights of children and young people and are committed to ensuring the safety, welfare, and wellbeing