Certificate III in Education Support

Position Description

Certificate III in Education –

Sport & Outdoor Ed Trainee

Position Title Certificate III Education – Sport & Outdoor Ed Trainee

Reports To Sports Coordinator

College Objective At Geelong Lutheran College it is expected that each staff member will support the

Christian ethos of the schools. A good example for Christian living is to be given to

children and parents by words and actions.

The Christian Education environment we offer depends largely on the maturity and

professionalism of all staff. Therefore, it is expected that all staff members co-operate

fully with the Head of College, Principal, other staff and the College Council in

adhering to the policies, teachings and fostering the ethos, culture and traditions of

Geelong Lutheran College.

Staff are expected to support the Christian ethos of Geelong Lutheran College and to

demonstrate courtesy, co-operation and teamwork with fellow members of staff.

Position Overview The Certificate III Education – Sport & Outdoor Ed Trainee will work closely with the

Outdoor Education Staff, H&PE Faculty Leader and Sports Coordinator, to assist in the

efficient organisation and smooth running of the College's Outdoor Education and

sporting programs. The Certificate III Education – Sport & Outdoor Ed Trainee will also

work with teaching staff delivering H&PE classes and co-curricular sporting teams and

will assist teachers in running other student-based programs.

The Certificate III Education – Sport & Outdoor Ed Trainee is employed by a Group

Training Company under a 12-month traineeship program. This position is for both

the St John's Newtown and Armstrong Creek campuses.

Duties and Under the directive of a teacher:

Responsibilities Assistance with programs:

• General set up and assistance in scheduled H&PE and Outdoor Ed classes

• Assist with the planning and execution of Inter-school sports and house

carnivals

• Attend GISSA sporting events as required

• Work with small groups to instruct and train students in a range of

technical and theoretical outdoor skill areas during Outdoor Education

and H&PE programs and camps - this aspect relates to trainee's area of

expertise, growing qualifications/experience as the year progresses)

• Assist in the leadership of group activities during multi day programs

• Assist in running sporting activities on campus as negotiated with the

H&PE Faculty Leader and Sports Administrator

• Attend Outdoor Ed camps from Years 9–12 and selected Year Level camps

(work conducted out of usual hours will be taken as time in lieu at a

suitable time for the College

• Assist in the setting up of equipment for Years 7/8 Sport

• Work with the Sports Administrator and College Sports Captains to

organise and facilitate lunchtime sporting activities

• Involvement in the promotion and marketing of sports and physical

activity opportunities

Position Description

Certificate III in Education –

Sport & Outdoor Ed Trainee

Administration/inventory type tasks:

• Liaise with the Outdoor Ed teacher, H&PE Faculty Leader and Sports

Administrator to ensure an accurate inventory of all physical equipment

• Clean and maintain Outdoor Education and Sporting equipment

• Liaise with the College Nurse to ensure all HPE and Sport first aid supplies

are maintained in accordance with health and safety legislation

• Assist the Sports Administrator with preparing the equipment bags for

College sports teams and coordinating their return to the gym

• Under the direction of the Educations Operations Coordinator and

request of Sports Administrator and Outdoor Education teacher,

complete excursion forms for a range of events scheduled throughout the

year

• Collate information and data as required by the Sports Administrator and

Outdoor Education teacher

Other duties:

• Attend all HPE faculty staff meetings

• Attend weekly meetings with the Outdoor Ed teacher and Sports

Administrator to plan a weekly schedule

• Undertake yard duties as timetabled

• Other tasks as directed

Selection Criteria These selection criteria will form the basis to assess applicants for short-listing and

determine the successful candidate.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Support for the Christian ethos of Geelong Lutheran College

• Exhibits discretion, confidentiality, honesty and integrity.

• Works well in a team environment and communicates effectively with fellow staff

• Excellent attention to detail

• Develops an effective program to meet all required deadlines

• Completes work in a timely fashion and with a high degree of accuracy

• Displays high level of initiative

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Strong work ethic, including great time management and organizational skills

• Great interpersonal skills including communication with internal and external

stakeholders

• Remote Area First Aid Qualification (or willingness to obtain)

• Experience in Microsoft Office suite

• A current Working with Children's Check and National Police Check (not more

than 6 months old)

• Certificate III in Education Support

Classification Salary: As per agreement with Group Training Company

Tenure: 12 Month Contract

Hours: 8.20 am to 3.45 pm with flexibility to work outside normal working hours

Location (Base): Geelong Lutheran College and Armstrong Creek

Position Description

Certificate III in Education –

Sport & Outdoor Ed Trainee

STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFETY

Geelong Lutheran College is committed to being a Child Safe organisation. Geelong Lutheran College has a zero

tolerance for child abuse and is committed to acting in children's best interests and in keeping them safe from harm.

Geelong Lutheran College regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and as such, is

committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and

regulations and maintain a child safe culture.

Geelong Lutheran College is an Equal Opportunity Employer