Sport Coordinator

Abbotsleigh; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award salaries

On-site parking

Access to sporting facilities

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Centre for Professional Excellence (C)

Discounted student fees

Job summary

Abbotsleigh is seeking an energetic Sport Coordinator to support a dynamic co-curricular sports program. You will coordinate school sports, oversee competition administration, assist with major events, and promote sport across the School.

You will liaise with coaches, officials, students and families, manage rosters, risk and compliance, and contribute to a positive culture of participation and achievement.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field.
• Experience in sports administration, coordination, or management.
• Demonstrated organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Working With Children Check and current First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a range of school sports and Saturday competitions.
• Manage draws, trials, team administration and sporting logistics.
• Liaise with coaches, officials, students and families.
• Coordinate registrations, coach, referee and umpire rosters.
• Assist with school carnivals, representative pathways and awards events.
• Support risk management, compliance and sport administration systems.
• Promote and celebrate sporting achievements through communications and media.
• Coach sporting teams and contribute to a culture of participation and performance.

Skills

Tertiary qualifications

Sports administration

Collaborative approach

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Passion for sport

Working With Children Check & First A

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Coordinate sport in a leading independent girls’ school
• Access outstanding facilities and professional growth opportunities

Abbotsleigh is seeking an energetic and highly organised Sport Coordinator to support the delivery of a dynamic and successful co-curricular sports program. Reporting to the Director of Sport through the Head of Sport, you will coordinate a range of sports, oversee competition administration, assist with major sporting events and carnivals, and contribute to the ongoing promotion of sport across the School.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate a range of school sports and Saturday competitions
• Manage draws, trials, team administration and sporting logistics
• Liaise with coaches, officials, students and families
• Coordinate registrations, coach, referee and umpire rosters
• Assist with school carnivals, representative pathways and awards events
• Support risk management, compliance and sport administration systems
• Promote and celebrate sporting achievements through communications and media
• Coach sporting teams and contribute to a positive culture of participation and performance

What You'll Bring

• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Experience in sports administration, coordination or management
• A collaborative approach and ability to build strong relationships
• Outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent technology skills, including Microsoft Office
• Passion for sport and supporting young people to achieve their best
• Working With Children Check and current First Aid certification

Why work at Abbotsleigh?

• Work with students who are curious, motivated and eager to learn
• Join a collegial and supportive staff community
• Grow your career through exceptional learning and leadership opportunities via our Centre for Professional Excellence (CPE)
• Work in world-class facilities with leading technology and resources
• Benefit from discounted Early Learning Centre and student fees, as well as a range of staff wellbeing initiatives
• Enjoy above-award salaries, access to sporting facilities, and on-site parking

Abbotsleigh's Commitmentto Child Protection

Abbotsleigh is a ‘Child Safe Organisation' committed to ensuring the safety, welfare, and well-being of all children and young people at the School and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm. All children and young people who come to Abbotsleigh have a right to feel and be safe.

All successful applicants will undergo employment screening through the Office of the Children’s Guardian and must hold a current Working with Children Check.