Sports Coordinator

MLC School Sydney; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Professional growth

State of the art facilities

Employee Assistance Program

Free onsite parking

Gym and Aquatic Centre access

Résumé du poste

MLC School Sydney is seeking a dynamic Sports Coordinator to lead and coordinate a comprehensive Pre-K to Year 12 sports program. This permanent full-time role supports students, coaches and families, ensuring smooth operations across the school's vibrant co-curricular program.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, engage coaching staff, promote sport activities, and drive student participation while maintaining a high standard of program delivery within IGSA pathways.

Qualifications

• Experience in sports administration or education setting.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with high accuracy.
• Knowledge of school sport and pathways (IGSA).
• Proactive, collaborative and solution-focused approach.
• Commitment to supporting girls' education and wellbeing.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the Pre-K to Year 12 sports program.
• Organise sporting competitions, trials, fixtures and carnivals.
• Support and develop coaches and student sporting pathways.
• Manage budgets, resources and administrative processes.
• Monitor student participation, attendance and sporting records.
• Build relationships with students, families, coaches and associations.
• Assist with recruitment, engagement and retention of coaching staff.
• Promote sport through information evenings, orientation events and holiday clinics.

Description du poste

Sports Coordinator
Full Time (1.0 FTE), Permanent role
Start Date: January 2027, or potentially earlier
Closing date: 25th October 2026
Interviews: 3 / 4 November 2026

Inspire Participation. Build Community. Shape Sporting Experiences.

At MLC School, sport is about much more than competition. It is an opportunity for girls to develop confidence, resilience, teamwork and a lifelong love of physical activity. We are seeking an energetic, organised and passionate Sports Coordinator to help deliver an exceptional sporting experience for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12.

As a key member of our Sport Department, you will work closely with the Director of Sport and Assistant Director of Sport to coordinate a dynamic and diverse program that encourages students to strive for personal excellence while fostering a strong sense of belonging and school spirit.

About the Role

This is a permanent full-time position that combines sports administration, event coordination, stakeholder engagement and program delivery. No two days are the same as you support students, coaches, parents and sporting bodies to ensure the smooth operation of one of the school’s most vibrant co-curricular programs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating the day-to-day operations of the School's Pre-K to Year 12 sports program.
• Organising sporting competitions, trials, fixtures and carnivals.
• Supporting and developing coaches and student sporting pathways.
• Managing sporting budgets, resources and administrative processes.
• Monitoring student participation, attendance and sporting records.
• Building strong relationships with students, families, coaches and sporting associations.
• Assisting with the recruitment, engagement and retention of coaching staff.
• Promoting sport through information evenings, orientation events and holiday clinics.

About You

You are a passionate sport professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and thrives on creating positive experiences for young people.

You will bring:

• Experience in sports administration, ideally within a school or educational setting.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Knowledge of school sport and pathways, including IGSA.
• A proactive, collaborative and solution-focused approach.
• A genuine commitment to supporting girls' education and wellbeing.

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in PDHPE, Sports Administration or a related discipline.
• Qualifications in Sports Coaching or similar.
• A minimum of three years' experience in an educational or sporting environment.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check clearance.
• Senior First Aid and CPR certification.

Hours of Work

This is a full-time position (1.0 FTE) and requires flexibility to support the school sporting calendar.

The role operates across Monday to Saturday, with regular attendance at sporting fixtures, carnivals, competitions and events. During school terms, Saturday work is a regular requirement and forms an important part of supporting student participation and representing MLC School within IGSA and other sporting competitions. Weekend work is balanced through a flexible roster arrangement with the Director of Sport.

Why Join MLC School?

Celebrating 140 years in girls’ education, MLC School’s mission is to educate young women to be fearless thinkers with moral courage and compassion to be agents of change in their own lives and the lives of others.

You will join a collaborative and enthusiastic team that is committed to providing outstanding sporting opportunities, fostering participation, and inspiring students to achieve their personal best.

If you are passionate about sport, enjoy working with young people and want to make a meaningful contribution to a leading independent girls' school, we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a number of excellent benefits including:

• Dedicated focus on professional growth and development
• State of the art facilities and collegiate environment
• Employee Assistance Program available to you and your immediate family
• Free onsite parking, easy access to public transport and Westfield Shopping Centre
• Access to the School’s gym and indoor Aquatic Centre

We do not welcome interest from recruitment agencies at this time.