Casual Sports Coach 2027

St Patrick's College Strathfield; Strathfield; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

St Patrick's College Strathfield invites applications for Casual Sports Coaches to support our Summer and Winter programs for Years 5–12. Successful candidates will deliver engaging training, coach during fixtures and help foster teamwork, confidence and sportsmanship across multiple sports.

We welcome coaches with playing or coaching experience in one or more sports, and with a commitment to child safety and Catholic ethos. A current WWCC and First Aid are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience playing or coaching in one or more sports is preferred.
• Current Working With Children Check or willingness to obtain one.
• First Aid certification is desirable.
• Coaching accreditation or relevant qualifications will be highly regarded.
• Ability to coach across multiple sports and seasons.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate structured, engaging training sessions that develop individual skills and team performance.
• Coach and supervise students during training and fixtures.
• Encourage participation, resilience, teamwork and respect for others.
• Support students of varying abilities to develop confidence and achieve personal improvement.
• Promote a positive sporting environment that reflects College values.
• Collaborate with College staff and other coaches to deliver sporting programs.

Job description

St Patrick's College Strathfield – Strathfield NSW

Sport is an integral part of College life at St Patrick's College Strathfield. Beyond competition, our Co-Curricular Sports Program provides students with opportunities to challenge themselves, build lasting friendships, develop character and experience the value of being part of a team.

We are seeking enthusiastic and committed Sports Coaches to join our Summer and Winter sporting programs, supporting students to develop their skills, build confidence and achieve their potential.

About The Role

Casual coaching opportunities are available across the following sports:

• Summer(Terms 1 & 4):Basketball, Baseball,Cricket, Softball,Touch Football& Tennis
• Winter(Terms 2 & 3):Football, Rugby Union, Tennis

Typically

• Term 1 = February to early April- approx.10 weeks
• Term 2 = Late April to end of June-approx.10 weeks
• Term 3 = Mid July to end of September- approx.10 weeks
• Term 4 = Mid October to star of Dec-approx. 8 weeks

We welcome applications from coaches with experience in one or more sports, particularly those interested in contributing across both Summer and Winter seasons.

Opportunities to coach across multiple seasons may be available, offering greater continuity and the chance to build lasting relationships within the College sporting community.

Responsibilities:

As a Casual Sports Coach, you will play an active role in delivering a rewarding and inclusive sporting experience for students in Years 5–12.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and facilitating structured, engaging training sessions that develop individual skills and team performance.
• Coaching and supervising students during training and competitive fixtures.
• Encouraging participation, resilience, teamwork and respect for others.
• Supporting students of varying abilities to develop confidence and achieve personal improvement.
• Promoting a positive sporting environment that reflects the values and expectations of the College.
• Working collaboratively with College staff and other coaches to ensure the effective delivery of sporting programs.

Competition and Coaching Pathways

St Patrick's College competes in two of the most respected school sporting associations in New South Wales. The Senior School is a founding member of the Independent Sporting Association (ISA), and the Junior School is a founding member of the Independent Primary School Heads of Australia (IPSHA) sporting competition.

Coaching within these competitions offers the prestige of working in a well-regarded, high-quality sporting environment, where students can access State and National representative pathways. It also gives coaches the opportunity to further develop and progress their own coaching, from junior teams in IPSHA through to senior teams competing in the ISA.

About You

We are seeking coaches who combine sporting capability with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to student development.

Ideally, you will have:

• Demonstrated playing and/or coaching experience in one or more of the nominated sports.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and promote teamwork, participation and sportsmanship.
• Confidence in managing groups and delivering training sessions suited to different skill levels.
• A professional, dependable and proactive approach to coaching responsibilities.
• An understanding of child safeguarding responsibilities and appropriate professional boundaries.
• A willingness to support the Catholic ethos and Edmund Rice tradition of the College.
• Availability for two weekday morning or afternoon training sessions and Saturday fixtures.
• A current Driver Licence and access to a vehicle.
• A current Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain one).
• Current First Aid certification.
• Relevant coaching accreditation, previous school coaching experience and the ability to coach across multiple sports will be highly regarded.

Why Join Us

At St Patrick's College, our coaches are valued members of the College community and play an important role in developing the skills, character and confidence of our students.

We offer:

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the development of young sportsmen.
• A well-established sporting program supported by excellent facilities and resources.
• A collaborative environment working alongside experienced College staff and fellow coaches.
• Potential opportunities to coach across Summer and Winter sporting seasons.
• The opportunity to contribute to a values-driven Catholic school community.

Employment : Casual

Training: Two weekday mornings or afternoons

Fixtures: Saturdays

Seasons: Summer and/or Winter

Sports: Basketball, Baseball,Cricket, Softball,Touch Football, Football, Rugby Union, Tennis

Join Our Team

St Patrick's College is an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for harm to children. We are committed to reconciliation and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All appointments are made on merit and are subject to satisfactory employment screening.