Ascham is one of the world’s leading girls’ schools, and since its foundation in 1886 has educated girls who develop into confident, independent, compassionate young women. Ascham is an inclusive, day and boarding school for students in years P-12, within a warm, welcoming and collaborative environment.
We value staff who demonstrate a positive, proactive approach to their work and have a willingness to participate in the life of the School. We look for energetic, dedicated and capable staff who are full of ideas; embrace a fast-paced environment; and demonstrate initiative, empathy and professionalism to help the School achieve its strategic objectives.
About this Role
We are seeking a permanent, full-time Sports Coordinator - Junior School to work each school term, plus an additional 4 weeks in school holiday periods.
The position will have the responsibility for co-ordinating and leading the administration of our Junior program to maximise the positive effects of school sports involvement for our students. As a Sports Coordinator you will drive excellence within the Ascham sports program.
What You Will Do
- Lead the implementation of our Junior School Program and additional P-12 programs in collaboration with the Sports department.
- Coordinate and oversee the administration and operational management of Ascham sporting program including lead up preparation, weekly training preparation, coach recruitment, administration, logistics and camps.
- Communicate with key stakeholders all aspects of the sport season preparation, in-season events (including selection and scheduling) and post-season review/awards.
- Maintain accurate and ensure currency of student data and applicable school information.
- Represent Ascham at Interschool events including attending meetings, sporting events, carnivals and other overnight competitions / activities.
What You Will Bring
- An appropriate degree or extensive relevant experience in Sports Administration/ management.
- An ability to be an effective team member, including initiative, passion, willingness to collaborate and people management skills to drive holistic sports involvement.
- Proven ability to lead a team and work collaboratively with all key stakeholders.
- A valid Working with Children Clearance (WWCC) and First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain).
Interested?
For further information, including a position description please go to ascham.nsw.edu.au/connecting/careers-at-ascham
In your application, please include your WWCC; First Aid and CPR details (if you have these); as well as the names and contact details of two referees.
This role is based at our Edgecliff campus and requires attendance for 42 weeks per year. Salary is annualised and paid evenly throughout the year based on the 42 weeks worked.
Ascham seeks to provide a child-safe environment. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of our students, with staff committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations. Ascham’s Child Safe policies and Staff Code of Conduct are available on our website.
