Track and Field Sport Coach

**TRACK & FIELD SPORT COACH**

**REPORTS TO **Director of Sport Sport Coordinator
**DIRECT REPORTS **None

**KEY **Students
**RELATIONSHIPS **Parents Other coaches

Sport staff
Teams from other schools

**PURPOSE **The purposes of this role are: to mentor, coach and contribute to the
overall development of the Lowther Hall sports program.

**ENVIRONMENT **This is a casual position

**KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY**

**TRAINING**
- Attendance at training sessions as decided by the Director of Sport

(times of training must be strictly adhered to)
- Maintaining familiarity with the latest information and literature on a sport and its coaching
- Awareness of correct skills, technique, rules and regulations
- Attendance where possible at coaching courses and seminars, leading to either a
- qualification of to further knowledge- Provision of a structured program of coaching
- Teaching of correct technique, skills
- Provision of motivation, support and encouragement for the squad
- Selection of the squad in consultation with the Director of Sport / Sport Coordinator
- Provision of an integrated program of coaching and fitness in conjunction with the other

coaches

**OVERALL DUTY OF CARE**
- The most important responsibility of the Coach is the overall duty of Care of the students
- The Coach must attend all training sessions and competitions as directed by Director of
- Sport- Health and safety matters must be paramount at all times and all problems are to be
- reported promptly to the Director of Sport- At training sessions and events, the Coach must arrive first and take full responsibility for
- the students as they arrive- The Coach will be last to leave, ensuring that each girl has been safely collected
- Good liaison with parents
- Ensure that the diversity of all children, including (but not limited to) the needs of Aboriginal

and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse
backgrounds, children with disabilities, and children who are vulnerable needs are met
- Comply with Lowther Hall policies and processes

**DISCIPLINE**
- A high standard of discipline is expected of all involved in a sports program, in matters of
- behaviour, uniform, attendance and punctuality- The Coach is responsible for this high standard of discipline

**VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS
**Expected behaviours**
**CATEGORY**

Demonstrates personal integrity and strong work ethic
**VALUES **Behaviour demonstrates a team approach

Is open to new ideas and opportunities

**COMMUNICATION **Communicates effectively, especially with adults

**SCHOOL STANDARDS **Always focused on the needs of the School
Always respectful of others
Adds value to the team and the School
Complies with all school policies

**BUSINESS OUTCOMES **Looks ahead and anticipates new directions
Understands how teams work and utilises the skills of team members

**PRODUCTIVITY **Self driven and displays personal effectiveness
Manages stressful situations well
Displays sound problem solving and decision making skills
Possesses technical skills required to be proficient in the role
Shows critical reflection on own work

**CONTINUOUS **Reviews performance data to identify areas for improvement
**IMPROVEMENT **Considers the bigger picture when thinking about a problem

Understands and adjusts to change

**PLANNING **Demonstrates organisational skills
Develops project plans with clear process and outcome

**TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS**
- An understanding of the Lowther Hall context
- An appropriate undergraduate study/qualification
- Awareness of correct skills, technique, rules and regulations
- A current and appropriate WWCC registration
- An understanding of child safe standards
- Current Level 2 First Aid and CPR Certificate - with a commitment to on-going training
- Current anaphylaxis management qualification
- Current asthma management qualification
- Willingness to undertake a National Criminal History Record Check upon appointment

**PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES**
- Sound judgement with regards to people and situations
- Willingness to support the school values
- Organisation and attention to detail
- Time management and prioritising ability
- Initiative and resourcefulness
- Outcomes focus
- Team orientation
- Kind, friendly and supportive to parents, staff and students
- Decision making within level of authority
- Flexibility and ‘can do’ attitude

**POSITION ACCEPTANCE**

I accept the position description as stated above, and that it may need amending and updating
periodically due to changes in responsibilities and organisational requirements. I will endeavour to
model the values and behaviours of the school and follow all policies and procedures.