SOFTBALL COACH

Casual

Commencing 28 November 2023

LOWTHER HALL
Lowther Hall is an inclusive school for girls from Kindergarten to Year 12, committed to
excellence for all. Situated in Essendon, it is the only Anglican independent school for girls in
the area. The School has a maximum enrolment of 900, a size which enables each girl to be
known as an individual. Lowther Hall is a learning community in which staff and students
work together to achieve the shared goal of educating the whole girl for the whole of life.***The successful applicant will be a dedicated coach with a commitment to development of all
students involved in the Lowther Hall Sporting Program. They will be an outstanding leader,
motivator and role model committed to our School's mission of educating the whole person
for the whole of life. Their practice will be informed by contemporary coaching, research
methods and personal experience in the use of relevant coaching techniques. We seek
coaches who are committed to their own learning and the development of others.
For this position we are seeking a highly skilled Softball Coach who will promote our Softball
program whilst ensuring high standards of professionalism and conduct. This includes
ensuring the safety of students and staff at all times, following Lowther Hall policies and
procedures and holding the appropriate qualifications as specified in the selection criteria
below.

Support of the School's values is essential.

DATES REQUIRED
Applicants must be able to commit to the following teams and dates**:

SPORT
TRAINING
MATCHES - Home & Away Fixture TBA

Yr9 & 10 Tuesday 11.00am - 1.00pm
Wednesday 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Nov: 28
Feb: 14, 21, 28
Feb: 6, 13, 20, 27
Mar: 6, 13, 20

Mar: 12, 19 Mar: 27 Finals (TBA)
No session 5/3 due to HPA

Yr7 & 8 Wednesday pm
Thursday 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Nov: 29 Feb: 15, 22, 29
Dec: 6 Mar: 7, 14, 21
Jan: 31 Mar: 28 Finals (TBA)

Feb: 7, 14, 21, 28

Mar: 6, 13, 20

SELECTION CRITERIA
Applicants should provide a statement of no more than 100 words which outlines the ways in

which they fulfil the following criteria**:

• Appropriate coaching experience or love for the sport
• Experience in a similar role an advantage
• Excellent organisational skills
• A proven ability to develop productive relationships with students, staff and parents
• An understanding of the Lowther Hall context and requirements for ensuring child

safety

• Current Working with Children Check registration
• Current Level 2 First Aid and CPR Certificate - with a commitment to on-going

training

• Willingness to undertake a National Criminal History Record Check upon

appointment

APPLICATIONS

• Full name
• Religious affiliation (optional)
• Evidence of educational qualifications
• Previous work history

6.
A statement of no more than 100 words addressing the selection criteria

• A colour photocopy of Working with Children Check registration card
• Evidence of current qualification in First Aid and CPR training
• The names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional referees from

whom confidential information may be sought.

**Applications close Friday 17 November 2023 at 9:00am

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