Cross Country Coaches

St Margaret's Anglican Girls School is one of Queensland's leading independent schools, fostering in students confidence, compassion, academic excellence and a lifelong love of learning.
We look for all staff to be committed to and in harmony with the Anglican ethos of the school.
SPORT AT ST MARGARET'S St Margaret's has a long, proud history of women in sport and recognises the importance of sport in developing lifelong skills, values and wellbeing.
Our Coaches play a valuable role supporting student's growth through the enhancement of skills and technique.
Join a community where we value and foster active, healthy lifestyles.
THE ROLE – CROSS COUNTRY COACHES St Margaret's has a long history of success within cross country.
Strong interest and participation in this sport has resulted in St Margaret's becoming one of the most successful schools within the QGSSSA competition, Andrews Cup competition and in state and national competitions.
The cross country season runs from January to May each year.
The cross country program is led by our Head of Athletics and Development and supported by Coaches.
Each coach leads up to three training sessions per week with the QGSSSA Cross Country and Andrews Cup Competitions taking place in May.
There are also several lead-up competition meets on various dates.
We are currently seeking enthusiastic and committed cross country coaches to join our team for Term 4 Run Club with the opportunity to continue into the 2026 Cross Country season.
Coaches - The role of coach is to deliver coaching sessions developed by the Head of Athletics and Development which encourage students in physical fitness and technique development.
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ABOUT YOU You will be an experienced and qualified coach who has a proven ability to develop young cross-country participants and instil a passion for the sport.
Essential requirements: Athletics Australia – Level 1 Recreational Running or Youth Coach accreditation, or higher would be highly regarded.
Previous coaching experience.
As the cross country coaches are required to run with the students, candidates must be fit and have the capacity to run alongside the students.
Previous coaching experience in cross country.
Experience in participating in cross country.
A working with children blue card or exemption card.
A current first aid and CPR certificate.
The role offers: Pathway to develop your coaching career.
Work with passionate and like-minded people.
The reward of seeing students strive to achieve their goals.
Opportunity to stay active and foster an active, healthy lifestyle.
Bring your specialist knowledge and experience, passion and enthusiasm to coach at St Margaret's, where we are committed to excellence in sport and to ensuring the safety and well-being of children.
To Apply: Applications are to be addressed to the Principal and be received by midday 10 September 2025.
Please note, successful candidates will require a valid blue card prior to commencing employment at St Margaret's.
Candidates that do not currently hold a valid blue card are advised to apply for a blue card to ensure they are job-ready.
Only successful candidates will be contacted and invited to the next stage of the recruitment process.
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All candidates are required to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and successful candidate must comply with School policies and relevant legislation relating to Student protection.
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