Sports Coach

Sydney Boys High School; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 34.000 - 48.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Sydney Boys High School is seeking suitably qualified and experienced coaches to assist with its Sports Program, which includes Summer and Winter seasons with multiple school teams. Training occurs weekdays and games on Saturdays, with a focus on student development and safety.

Selected candidates will collaborate with senior staff to plan coaching activities, develop players, and ensure compliance with school policies while providing a supportive environment for student care and growth.

Formación

• A strong interest in one or more sports with appropriate game and teambuilding skills for coaching purposes.
• Attainment or currently working towards an appropriate coaching accreditation.
• Refereeing experience desirable but not essential.
• A First Aid certificate is desirable but not essential.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and implement a coaching program for the nominated sport and team to achieve short term and long term outcomes.
• Assist in team selection and facilitate skill development across varying skill levels.
• Assist in planning and preparation for competition, informing students and parents of game details and requirements.
• Support and adhere to school sporting policies and guidelines, including uniform policy and safe conduct; attend all program activities and meetings.
• Model exemplary behaviour and develop effective relationships with students; undertake responsibility for student care.

Conocimientos

Sports coaching

Coaching accreditation

First Aid

Refereeing experience

Educación

Coaching accreditation

Descripción del empleo

Employment - Sports Coach

CASUAL SPORTS COACH

SYDNEY BOYS HIGH SCHOOL

Founded in October 1883, Sydney Boys High School is an academically selective high school for boys conducted by the NSW Department of Education.

POSITION:

Sports Coach

DEPARTMENT:

Sports

RESPONSIBLE TO:

The Principal

REPORTS TO:

Head Teacher – Sport, Manager in Charge and Coaching Coordinator

Position Overview

The School is seeking suitably qualified and experienced coaches to assist with the Sports Program.

Sydney Boys High School is a member of the Athletic Association Great Public School of NSW (AAGPS) Sports Program. This program provides opportunities for School teams to play against other member schools in the following sports:

Summer (Term 4 & 1)

• Basketball
• Cricket
• Rowing
• Tennis
• Rifle Shooting
• Water Polo
• Sailing
• Swimming

Winter (Term 2 & 3)

• Rugby
• Football
• Cross Country
• Athletics
• Rifle Shooting
• Fencing
• Volleyball

Training sessions take place at the school or nearby venues on weekdays during allocated sport time (Years 10,11, 12 1:00-3:00pm Wednesdays) (Years 7, 8, 9 1:00-3:00pm Thursdays, before school (approx. 7:00 am – 8:30 am), after school (3.30 – 5:00 pm). Games are on a home/away basis at other schools requiring attendance on a Saturday. Coaches are expected to attend all training sessions and competition events/matches.

Key Responsibilities

• Coaching Program
  • In collaboration with the Head Teacher - Sport, Master in Charge and Coaching Coordinator of each sport, plan and implement a coaching program for the nominated sport and team to achieve short term and long term outcomes.
• Skills Development
  • Provide assistance in the selection of teams.
  • Facilitate the skill development of team members with a range of skill levels to achieve performance outcomes.
  • Assist in the planning and preparation of the team for competition ensuring students and parents are advised of game details and requirements in an efficient and timely manner.
• Application of School Sporting Policies & Guidelines
  • Support and adhere to the School’s uniform policy for students.
  • Work with coaching staff on matters related to the safe and efficient conduct of the program.
  • Attend all program activities including coaches meetings, training sessions and games
  • Liaise with the relevant Master in Charge and Coaching Coordinator responsible for providing reports on student performance, game results and other issues as required.
• Student Care
  • Model exemplary behaviour reflective of the values and ethos of the School.
  • Develop an effective working relationship and rapport with students.5 Duty of Care
  • Undertake responsibility, as a Coach, for the care of students.

Selection Criteria

• Qualifications & Experience
  • A strong interest in one or more sports with appropriate game and teambuilding skills for coaching purposes.
  • Attainment or currently working towards an appropriate coaching accreditation.
  • Refereeing experience desirable but not essential.
  • A First Aid certificate is desirable but not essential.
• Student Focus
  • A coaching style that promotes student inquiry and active engagement inthe learning process.
  • A strong focus on achieving positive learning experiences and outcomesfor students, encouraging students to take opportunities to learnindependently.
  • Demonstrated ability to care for students in a sensitive andprofessional manner.
• Professionalism
  • Ability to articulate and generate enthusiasm for learning.
  • The presentation of a professional, dedicated and inclusive attitude anddemeanour at all times.
  • Capacity to operate as a collaborative and team orientated person in aprofessional work environment.
  • Ability to work unsupervised.
• Communication Skills

  Well developed communication and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on building and maintaining quality relationships with all members of theSchool’s community.

• Personal Characteristics
  • Enthusiasm, initiative and a keen interest in the role.
  • Flexibility and the ability to adapt and operate effectively in ademanding and changing environment.
• Working with Children Check

  Application for a ‘Working with Children check’ for Child RelatedEmployment issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and ChildGuardian will be required for completion. (Applicants who do not possess thisbut are willing to apply for the position, knowing they must satisfyeligibility criteria, will be considered.)

• Community Coaching General Principles online course

  All persons seeking employment as a coach must have complete the Australian Institute of Sport's free of charge online course "Community Coaching General Principles". The course has been developed to assist coaches to learn the basic skills of coaching, particularly those coaches working with children. The course is delivered through the AIS online Learning Portal.

  Further Information
  AIS Learning Portal