Sports Coach, Basketball

About the Department of Education
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Capalaba State College
Our College offers education from Prep to Year 12 ensuring continuity through all phases of learning. We strive to support and encourage every individual student to reach their potential and feel a sense of belonging and pride in all that they do. The way that students wear their uniform, speak to others and behave, is a very important part of their development at Capalaba State College. Being well disciplined in all aspects of their college life prepares them well for the workplace or tertiary study and as future citizens.
About the Role
**Responsibilities include**:

- Manage the activities of a school sport program, including the development and implementation of game skills for basic to advanced levels of sport.
- Prepare players for competition through a comprehensive program that develops fundamental techniques, skill and understanding of the game.
- Conduct training sessions outside of school hours where required.
- Actively collaborate, communicate or liaise with participating students, parents and other school colleagues involved in the sport program.
- Establish a skill development program for students seeking to participate in the sport or to progress in the sport program.
- Oversee the preparation, use and general care of equipment and facilities to ensure compliance with required standards of operation and safety.
- Organise program related activities including entry and participation in interschool competition or sport carnivals.
- Work proactively with other school staff on issues relating to individual student requirements, organisation of group activities, setting or amending timetables.
- Undertake all activities associated with coaching and program administration to comply with relevant legislation, safety standards, guidelines and school policies.
- Model professional behaviour in all aspects of the sport as well as advocating a culture of achievement, resilience and excellence and actively encouraging students to do the same.

**Additional information**:

- A criminal history check will be initiated on the successful applicant.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
**Interested? To Apply**:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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