Touch Football Coach

Loreto Kirribilli; Sydney; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Loreto Kirribilli invites enthusiastic Touch Football Coaches to lead teams during Term 4 2026 and Term 1 2027. You will deliver engaging training, support student development, and promote a positive sporting culture in a vibrant girls’ school environment.

Work closely with staff, students and families, with sessions during weeknights and Saturday games. Applicants should be committed to wellbeing, teamwork, and Loreto values.

Qualifications

• WWCC required to work with students.
• First aid and CPR certifications preferred.
• Experience coaching school or youth teams is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and review engaging training sessions.
• Coach teams for trials, training, and competition.
• Develop technical skills, teamwork and confidence.
• Provide constructive feedback and encouragement.
• Promote sportsmanship and wellbeing.
• Create a safe, positive team environment.
• Collaborate with staff on team organisation and match days.
• Attend training, games, and commitments in Term 4 and Term 1.

Skills

Football coaching

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Education

Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Senior First Aid & CPR

Job description

Inspire Excellence On and Off the Field

Loreto Kirribilli is a leading Catholic independent girls’ school renowned for academic excellence and the holistic development of young women in the Mary Ward tradition.

We are seeking enthusiastic, experienced, and values-driven Touch Football Coaches to lead our teams during Term 4 2026 and Term 1 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a well-established sporting program while helping students develop their skills, confidence, teamwork, and love of the game.

As a key member of our sporting community, you will provide high-quality coaching, positive mentorship, and strong leadership, creating an environment where students are encouraged to challenge themselves, support one another, and achieve their personal best.

Sport provides daily opportunities for enjoyment, teamwork and mastery, resulting in increased wellbeing and relaxation.

About us

Loreto Kirribilli is a Kindergarten to Year 12 independent Catholic day school for girls. We are a vibrant learning community, continuing a 400-year old, world-wide tradition of excellence in the education of girls. In the many aspects of school life, students are encouraged to be young women who seek knowledge and truth and act with justice.

They are encouraged to be independent learners with a sense of confidence and self-knowledge which is fostered by experienced and committed staff. While academic achievement is a priority, education of the whole child is a key element of the Loreto ethos.

About the Role

The successful coaches will be responsible for leading their team throughout Term 4 2026 and Term 1 2027, delivering engaging and purposeful training sessions, and supporting students during competition. Working closely with staff, students, and families, you will foster both individual growth and team success while promoting a positive sporting culture aligned with Loreto Kirribilli’s values and commitment to student wellbeing.

Once your application has been received, specifications about teams including training days and times will be provided. Training may occur at least one morning or afternoon per week with your allocated team. All sport games take place on Saturday mornings during both terms.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive, and age-appropriate training sessions
• Prepare and coach a given team for trials, training, and competition
• Develop students’ technical skills, game understanding, teamwork, and confidence
• Provide constructive feedback and positive encouragement to support student growth
• Promote sportsmanship, commitment, resilience, and respectful behaviour
• Foster a safe, supportive, and positive team environment
• Collaborate with school staff regarding team organisation, communication, and match-day requirements
• Attend scheduled training sessions, games, and school sporting commitments throughout Term 4 and Term 1.
• Model professionalism, reliability, and behaviours aligned with Loreto Kirribilli’s values

About You

You will demonstrate:

• Experience coaching football or volleyball (school or youth level preferred)
• Relevant coaching qualifications/accreditation (desirable)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to inspire, motivate, and build positive relationships with young people
• Reliable, organised, and professional approach
• Passion for supporting student wellbeing and participation in sport

You will need to have the following qualifications:

• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Current Senior First Aid and CPR (preferred)

Why Join Us?

• Supportive and collaborative school environment
• Opportunity to influence student growth and confidence
• Beautiful harbourside campus
• Be part of a values-driven, high-performing sports programme

Loreto Kirribilli is committed to child safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and will be subject to appropriate employment screening.