Specialist Sports Program Teacher-Coach: AFL Program

Government schools; Geelong; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Heights College in Geelong is seeking a Specialist Sports Program Teacher-Coach to lead, design and deliver high-level AFL coaching within the Year 7-12 AFL program. You will oversee teaching, curriculum, assessment and a comprehensive talent pathway for student-athletes in AFL/AFLW.

The role requires high-level AFL coaching credentials, teaching eligibility, and the ability to coordinate school events, manage program logistics and collaborate with staff, students and families.

Qualifications

• SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills.
• SC2 Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
• SC3 Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning. Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
• SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.
• SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.
• SC6 Demonstrated high-level AFL/AFLW coaching expertise, as well as the ability to manage a program and co‑coordinate sporting events within a school environment.

Responsibilities

• The AFL Specialist Sports Program teacher‑coach is responsible for managing and leading teaching, learning, as well as assessment and reporting within the program, using data to improve student outcomes.
• Program management, including the quality of the student experience, weekly program structure, program logistics, events, bookings and equipment.
• Direct teaching and coaching of groups of students and individual students within the AFL program
• Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of curriculum within the Specialist Sports AFL program.
• Contributing to and leading AFL program operations, including, but not limited to School Sport Victoria and other school‑based events and competitions.
• Support and contribute to whole‑school improvement initiatives related to learning and wellbeing, supporting student‑athletes.
• Support and lead, the growth and development of the AFL and AFLW programs at WHC, as well as talent pathway student‑athletes.
• Contribute to student athlete growth in both academic and athletic aspirations.
• Contribute to improving student‑athlete outcomes, by actively communicating and engaging with the entire AFL program community and WHC mainstream (students, teachers, parent‑carers and external stakeholders).
• Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal.
• Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; information evenings; camps and excursions.
• Undertaking other non‑teaching supervisory duties.

Skills

AFL/AFLW coaching

Teaching degree

Education

Teaching degree

Job description

Specialist Sports Program Teacher-Coach: AFL Program

SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching

of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs.

SC2 Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided

by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning

growth.

SC3 Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning. Demonstrated experience

in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and

achievement to students and parents.

SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience in establishing

and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school

community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.

SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated

experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the

quality of teaching.

SC6: Demonstrated high-level AFL/AFLW coaching expertise, as well as the ability to manage a program

and co‑coordinate sporting events within a school environment.

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching

of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs.

SC2 Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided

by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning

growth.

SC3 Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning. Demonstrated experience

in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and

achievement to students and parents.

SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience in establishing

and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school

community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.

SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated

experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the

quality of teaching.

SC6: Demonstrated high-level AFL/AFLW coaching expertise, as well as the ability to manage a program

and co‑coordinate sporting events within a school environment.

Role

Western Heights College Specialist Sports Program has over 669 students currently within each of the four

pillar sports; AFL, Basketball, Netball and Soccer.

Within the AFL program, we have over 250 student‑athletes from Year 7-12, with a rapidly evolving AFLW program the only one of its kind in the Geelong Region.

The AFL Program is seeking a highly credentialed AFL or AFLW coach (or former AFL/AFLW player‑coach)

to lead, design and deliver high‑level development coaching within the program for all student‑athletes.

The position will be responsible for developing our AFL/AFLW talent pathway program student‑athletes, as

well as improving the skill, ability, game sense and craft of our student‑athletes that play club or local

representative level.

The preferred candidate will also hold a teaching degree and have oversight of the entire AFL program,

including; program management, teaching, learning, curriculum and assessment from Year 7-12.

Responsibilities

• The AFL Specialist Sports Program teacher‑coach is responsible for managing and leading teaching, learning, as well as assessment and reporting within the program, using data to improve student outcomes.
• Program management, including the quality of the student experience, weekly program structure, program logistics, events, bookings and equipment.
• Direct teaching and coaching of groups of students and individual students within the AFL program
• Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of curriculum within the Specialist Sports AFL program.
• Contributing to and leading AFL program operations, including, but not limited to School Sport Victoria and other school‑based events and competitions.
• Support and contribute to whole‑school improvement initiatives related to learning and wellbeing, supporting student‑athletes.
• Support and lead, the growth and development of the AFL and AFLW programs at WHC, as well as talent pathway student‑athletes.
• Contribute to student athlete growth in both academic and athletic aspirations.
• Contribute to improving student‑athlete outcomes, by actively communicating and engaging with the entire AFL program community and WHC mainstream (students, teachers, parent‑carers and external stakeholders).
• Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal.
• Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; information evenings; camps and excursions.
• Undertaking other non‑teaching supervisory duties.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfil the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.

The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via*******@education.vic.gov.au

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case‑by‑case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees,including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Conditions of Employment

All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre‑employment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.

Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

Qualification Requirements

• The person must have provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching; and
• if the person completed an Australian postgraduate level initial teaching program or course of study on or after 1 January 2024, they must demonstrate that they have satisfactorily completed a postgraduate level accredited initial teacher education program that has been accredited by an Australian State or Territory Teacher Regulatory Authority as satisfying the requirements of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership 'Accreditation of initial teacher education programs in Australia: Standards and Procedures'; and
• a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education (ITE) program after 1 July 2016 must also demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements (this condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian ITE program completed by the person).

Details of qualification requirements as updated from time to time can be found at Recruitment in Schools.

Location Profile

Western Heights College is a government co‑educational single campus secondary college located in the

heart of the Hamlyn Heights, Herne Hill and the Geelong West region just a short drive from the Geelong

city centre, the Geelong Ring Road and nearby rural towns. The college is located within state‑of‑the‑art

modern buildings which connect learning, to our community and reflects our leading‑edge work in curriculum

design and delivery for our community.

The college's purpose is to empower students to strive for success and excellence in their educational

journey with a focus on learning growth, high expectations, holistic well‑being, creativity and innovation

reflected strongly in the schools 3 values community, courage and integrity. 2027 will see full operation of

our brand new, state of the art gymnasium constructed on‑site to enable a highly specialised sports and

physical activity program to grow. The college offers flexible indoor and outdoor learning spaces as well as

an array of educational opportunities to empower students to strive for success and excellence in their

educational learning journey.

The college has a strong focus on literacy and numeracy across the college. Global learning and thinking

are a priority for the College with the school inclusive of cultural diversity, offering EAL and Chinese mandarin

as its language. The college has sister schools based in China.

Leadership, interpersonal development and student voice and agency in learning are a focus for the school

with its offerings of exceptional dance, music, theatre studies, technology, STEM and art programs on offer.

The college has an exciting camps and excursions program with opportunities to include local, interstate and

international experiences to places like Mount Buller, Kokoda, Central Australia, China, South Korea, Europe,

USA, Japan and New Zealand. The College is also involved regularly in the School for Student Leadership

Opportunities across all its campuses for Year 9 students.

All students belong to learning communities with developmental personal learning goals and pathways plans,

supported by a daily mentoring program. Years 7 and 8 students are supported in their learning communities

by a teacher team focused on building key skills, knowledge and understanding. An innovative personalised

program for Year 9 and 10 students includes access to VCE, the Head Start Program, School Based Apprenticeships (SBA's) and Vocational Education Training (VET) studies. Years 11 and 12 students choose

from a wide range of studies, combining academic VCE, vocational and applied learning programs and

certificates (VET/VCAL). Western Heights College has an active and fully engaged College Council,

establishing strong links with the local community, including partnerships with the City of Greater Geelong,

Vines Road Community Hub, the Geelong Regional Library, Vines Road Senior Citizens and many local and

elite sports groups co‑located on site. The school is nearing enrolment capacity of 1200 students in 2027.

It is an exciting time to be a staff member at Western Heights College community.

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