Football Academy Coach and School Officer

Brisbane Catholic Education Office; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport access

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

St Rita's Primary School in Victoria Point, QLD, seeks an enthusiastic Football Academy Coach & Classroom Support Officer to lead the growing Football Academy and provide classroom support. The role combines on-field coaching with in-classroom assistance within a supportive Catholic education context.

The successful applicant will engage with students aged 4–12, contribute to clear teaching programs, and collaborate with school staff.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching football in a school, community or academy environment.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with young people.
• Passionate about supporting students both in their sporting and academic journeys.
• Work effectively as part of a collaborative school team.
• Strong skills in planning, preparing, and delivering teaching programs.
• Expertise in supporting diverse learning needs to improve student outcomes.
• Proficient in documenting observations and preparing classroom materials.
• Hold Football Australia coaching qualifications or recognised overseas equivalent.
• Certificate III in Education Support.
• Not required to be Catholic.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, preparation and delivery of learning programs using technology and learning support.
• Monitor student progress and identify learning gaps for intervention.
• Support diverse learning needs to improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with specialists to organize intervention groups.
• Document observations and assist in preparing classroom materials.

Skills

Football coaching

Positive relationships

Student wellbeing

Team collaboration

Teaching programs

Education

Football Australia coaching qualifications

Certificate III in Education Support

Job description

Football Academy Coach and School Officer

Brisbane Catholic Education Office – Victoria Point QLD

About Brisbane Catholic Education
BCE is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

About our school
Nestled in the heart of Victoria Point, St Rita's Primary School proudly serves approximately 435 students. Founded by the Augustinians in 1993, our school community is deeply rooted in our motto: "Work of faith, labour of love and service, and promise of hope". At St Rita's, we provide an inclusive, Catholic education to the families of Victoria Point and the Redlands. Our rich history is a testament to our commitment to fostering a welcoming and vibrant community.

Together, our dedicated staff and supportive parents create an environment where educational experiences ignite a lifelong love of learning. We are proud to offer innovative technology to enhance our students' learning journey. Students in Years 4 to 6 benefit from 1:1 laptop devices, while those in Prep to Year 3 have access to class sets of devices and a dedicated iPad for each classroom.

We honour the traditional custodians of the land, the Quandamooka people, and walk with them in love as a hope-filled community. Join us at St Rita's, where faith, love, service, and hope guide our mission to empower every student. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Company description:

About Brisbane Catholic Education
BCE is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

Job description:

About our school
Nestled in the heart of Victoria Point, St Rita's Primary School proudly serves approximately 435 students. Founded by the Augustinians in 1993, our school community is deeply rooted in our motto: "Work of faith, labour of love and service, and promise of hope". At St Rita's, we provide an inclusive, Catholic education to the families of Victoria Point and the Redlands. Our rich history is a testament to our commitment to fostering a welcoming and vibrant community.

Together, our dedicated staff and supportive parents create an environment where educational experiences ignite a lifelong love of learning. We are proud to offer innovative technology to enhance our students' learning journey. Students in Years 4 to 6 benefit from 1:1 laptop devices, while those in Prep to Year 3 have access to class sets of devices and a dedicated iPad for each classroom.

We honour the traditional custodians of the land, the Quandamooka people, and walk with them in love as a hope-filled community. Join us at St Rita's, where faith, love, service, and hope guide our mission to empower every student. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Summary

St Rita's Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Football Academy Coach & Classroom Support Officer to join our team in 2027. This unique role combines the opportunity to lead our growing Football Academy while also providing valuable support within the classroom. The successful applicant will work closely with students both on and off the field, serving as a positive role model who fosters confidence, engagement, wellbeing and a love of learning. Our Football Academy caters for approximately 60-80 students and provides specialised football and futsal coaching throughout the school year. Following a successful inaugural year, the Academy continues to grow and competes in a range of selected football and futsal tournaments!

• Location: St Rita's Primary School VICTORIA POINT
• Start date: 25/01/2027
• Work hours: 16 hours per week (Monday to Thursday)
• Salary: $34.17 - $35.62 per hour + 12.75% super (School Salary Scale)
• Status: Term Time Continuing
• Ad close date: 20 November 2026
• Contact: Nathan Mulhearn | *********@bne.catholic.edu.au

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Assisting with the planning, preparation and delivery of effective learning and teaching programs for students including the use technology and learning support activities
• Monitoring the progress of students and identifing learning areas to provide evidence-based intervention strategies
• Improving student learning outcomes by providing support and advice on supporting students with diverse learning needs
• Collaborating with school specialists in organising and assisting with intervention groups to coordinate services
• Documenting observation notes, intervention programs and assist in the collation and preparation of classroom materials.

Typical Weekly Schedule (Monday to Thursday)
7:30am - 8:30am: Football Academy coaching
8:30am - 10:30am: School Officer (Classroom support)
10:30am - 11:30am: Football Academy coaching

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Experience coaching football in a school, community or academy environment
• Build positive and respectful relationships with young people
• Are passionate about supporting students both in their sporting and academic journeys
• Work effectively as part of a collaborative school team
• Strong skills in planning, preparing, and delivering effective teaching programs
• Expertise in supporting diverse learning needs to improve student outcomes
• Proficient in documenting observations, managing intervention programs, and preparing classroom materials
• Hold Football Australia coaching qualifications (or recognised equivalent overseas qualifications), which are highly desirable.
• Certificate III in Education Support
• For this position you are not required to be Catholic.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport access- discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters acommitment to the safeguarding of childrenand promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at thecore of our Catholic valuesand we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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