Year 7–12 Sports Program Lead & Coach Mentor

Seymour College; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Seymour College in Adelaide is seeking a Barr Smith Sports Coordinator (Year 7–12) to lead and deliver the co-curricular sports program. The role requires coordinating a team of coaches and ensuring participation, skill development, wellbeing and pathways to excellence.

This permanent, 0.64 FTE position starts January 2027, with 28 hours per week across 41 weeks, including three mornings a week and two Saturdays per month.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating large-scale sporting programs or events.
• Experience leading or mentoring coaches and staff.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, including budgeting and resource management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the Year 7–12 co-curricular sports program, balancing participation, performance and excellence.
• Lead, mentor and support coaches to deliver quality programs aligned with College expectations and values.
• Oversee scheduling, logistics, and communication for training, fixtures and events.
• Support the Director of Sport in recruitment, compliance, budget and resource management.
• Ensure team selection processes are fair, transparent and consistent with College policies.
• Collaborate with the Property Services team to maintain safe, compliant sporting facilities and equipment.
• Build and maintain relationships with students, parents, staff and external sporting organisations.
• Promote sport across the College community.
• Model and promote sportsmanship and positive participation.

Skills

Sports administration

Coaching team leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Sports administration qualifications or equivalent experience coordinating large-scale sports programs

Job description

Seymour College in Adelaide is seeking a Barr Smith Sports Coordinator (Year 7–12) to lead and deliver the co-curricular sports program. The role requires coordinating a team of coaches and ensuring participation, skill development, wellbeing and pathways to excellence.

This permanent, 0.64 FTE position starts January 2027, with 28 hours per week across 41 weeks, including three mornings a week and two Saturdays per month.