Co-Curricular Coaches - Sport

Somerville House; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

Somerville House is seeking experienced sports coaches to work with students across multiple sports and age groups. The role is casual and requires planning and delivery of high-quality school sport sessions, with opportunities before, during, and after school hours.

Coaches must hold a current paid blue card for working with children and be available for early mornings, after-school sessions, and Saturday fixtures. Competitive hourly rates start from AUD 33.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering school sport sessions.
• Ability to work with multiple sports across years 2–12.
• Excellent communication and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality school sporting sessions.
• Be available for early morning, after-school and Saturday fixtures.

Skills

Coaching

Session planning

Flexibility with schedules

Job description

Calling all experienced Coaches who are seeking a role to work with students to contribute to development, skill enhancement and knowledge across a variety of sports!

We are now taking applications for coaches to join us throughout the 2027 school year on a casual basis. Sport Coaches are required to plan and deliver high-quality school sporting sessions. Multi opportunities before, during and after school hours.

Please refer to the sport sections of our website www.somerville.qld.edu.au, for further information regarding Co-Curricular Sports at Somerville House.

Astheseare casual positions, you will be advised by the Director of Sport and the Sport Co-ordinator of your working arrangements.

It is a mandatory requirement for this role that you hold a current paid blue card for working with children via blue card services.

Sports coaches are required to plan and deliver high-quality school sporting sessions for multiple sports.

Coaches must be available for early morning and after school training sessions, with Saturday morning fixtures.

Somerville House offers competitive hourly rates for all qualified coaches starting from $33.00 per hour!

Specific Positions Required

• AFL (Coaches)
• Athletics/Cross Country (Coaches)
• Basketball (Coaches & Umpires)
• Cricket (Coaches)
• General (ability to coach multiple sports)
• Netball (Head Coach, coach and umpire positions available)
• Touch Football (Coaches)

These sports will be across both Andrews Cup (AC) and Queensland Girls Secondary Schools Sports Association (QGSSSA) working with our students across Years 2 - 12.

At Somerville House, the safety and wellbeing of children and young people is our highest priority. We are committed to providing a child-safe environment where students are respected, protected and empowered. We seek staff who actively support and uphold our commitment to child safety and who demonstrate appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries at all times.

Application Process

Short-listed applicants will be contacted and invited to attend a short interview with the Co-ordinator/Director. Terms and conditions of employment will be discussed during the interview. ALL applications will remain confidential.

Applications for this position close 9.00am, Monday 09 November 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.