Location: Seymour College, South Australia
Job Category: Other
About Seymour:
Seymour College is a leading independent girls’ school with an established reputation for academic excellence and a commitment to helping students reach their potential. Our vision is to foster young women of strength, optimism and justice, confident for the future.
Our aim is to inspire within each student a passion for life-long learning, a celebration of community and a quest for personal excellence.
Job Description
About the role:
We are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated casual Sports Coaches to join our Co-Curricular Sport Program across both the Winter and Summer seasons. Our Sports Program plays an important role in the holistic development of our students, encouraging teamwork, resilience, and a commitment to personal excellence.
Successful applicants will be passionate about mentoring young people and have the ability to contribute positively to our school community. Coaches are expected to uphold high standards of sportsmanship and represent the College’s values through positive engagement with students, families, and fellow staff.
The key responsibilities are to:
- Deliver engaging training sessions and provide game-day coaching in line with the College’s sporting philosophy.
- Support the development of individual and team skills.
- Supervise students to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
- Collaborate with program coordinators and coaches to foster a positive team culture.
- Attend all training sessions, matches, and relevant meetings.
We are seeking expressions of interest across the following sports:
Winter Sports
- Australian Football
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Hockey
- Netball
- Soccer
- Badminton
Summer Sports
- Basketball
- Badminton
- Cricket
- Rowing
- Swimming
- Touch Football
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Tennis
Desired Skills and Experience
Skills, Experience and Certifications
- Previous coaching experience or relevant playing background.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- A commitment to child safety and student wellbeing.
- Ability to motivate and inspire young athletes.
- Availability during training and match times, which may include early mornings, evenings, or weekends.
- South Australian employee Working with Children Check
- Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) Fundamentals and Masterclass certificate
How to Apply:
Please provide the following addressed to Ms Vanessa Browning, Principal:
- Resume
- Cover letter (including which sport/s you are interested in)
- Details of 3 referees
Seymour College maintains an active Casual Register which is regularly reviewed when the College has opportunities. Additionally, every few months, the College will contact you to ensure your continued availability.
Information provided by applicants will be subject to the Seymour College Privacy Policy which is available to view on the College website. Seymour College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people through the prevention, identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect.
All candidates for roles at the College are subject to thorough screening and assessment to determine suitability and support of child safety. All employees, volunteers and visitors are expected to model and encourage behaviour that upholds the dignity and protection of students from harm.
In applying for this role, you are asserting the accuracy and integrity of your application, including the complete disclosure of any matter that may be inconsistent with the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, or bring the College into disrepute.
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