Sport Coach

**About the Department**:
The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to giving all children a great start, engaging young people in learning, creating safe and inclusive workplaces and investing in communities for a stronger Queensland. Our human rights commitment is to create a stronger, fairer Queensland by respecting, protecting and promoting human rights in everything we do. Our objectives are: A great start for all children, Every student succeeding, Building Queensland communities, Safe and capable people delivering our vision, Fair and safe workplaces and communities. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.
**About Capalaba State College**:
Capalaba State College fosters empowered learners who strive to improve their world, embracing fairness, duty, and service as guiding principles. We are dedicated to unlocking every student's unrealised potential and equipping them with the skills and mindset to overcome obstacles, achieve their goals, and contribute meaningfully to society. Promoting life skills, critical thinking, and empathy, we aim to nurture well-rounded individuals who are prepared for life's complexities and motivated to act with integrity and compassion.
**About the role**:As the Sport Coach, you will**:

- Provide a high level of coaching and sport administration to participants in the school's sport program, ensuring that it conforms to the school's education objectives and safe sport standards.
- Assist with the assessment and skill development of students to improve skills and progress them in the sport program.

**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.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
**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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