Newcastle Grammar School is the pre-eminent co-educational independent school in the Hunter Region for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. We offer an innovative and holistic academic environment that fosters personal achievement to deliver first class outcomes for our students.
The Role The Sport Coordinator manages the daily operations of the Secondary Sport program. This role includes coordinating NGS Co-Curricular sports programs, recruiting and selecting teams, planning and attending training sessions, coordinating coaching resources, and overseeing NGS sporting events and school sports representative pathway events. The Sport Coordinator will work closely with the Sport Administrator to ensure smooth and safe operations.
Within this role, you will also be responsible for:
Coordinating Newcastle Grammar School's Secondary Sport program, including but not limited to structured sporting streams, focusing on:Recruitment for NGS sporting streams and teamsPreparation of teams for events reflective of NGS's standards of excellencePre-event logistics and resource preparationsEvent-day management of teams (including supervision)Post-event management (manage resources, documentation and result recording)Planning and coordinating team training sessions and/or trials including:Booking venues, ensuring wet-weather considerations have been madeCreating and managing team/trial squad rolls on ClipboardArranging/booking transportPlan, attend and coordinate trainingSourcing and allocating coaching or casual staffAttending sporting events as directed by the Head of Sport – Secondary, sometimes as the sole NGS representative.Coaching NGS teams in sports aligned with qualifications.Allocating and managing coaches and casual NGS Sports Staff, ensuring standards reflect NGS expectations.Maintaining accurate Clipboard records, including team lists, event results, attendance, and logging safety incidents or injuries.Performing general administrative tasks, including managing and maintaining resources for assigned programs.What We Offer NGS is committed to helping staff succeed in the hybrid teaching and learning world and has made significant investments in Information Communication Technology. The Board of NGS is focused on an innovative and sustainable future by building world-class facilities and employing exceptional staff.
In addition, some of the tangible benefits of working at NGS include:
Discounted school feesLeadership opportunities and career progressionAccess to practical staff wellbeing activities and financial advice through our partnerships with external organisations – for example, counselling, salary sacrificing and novated car leases.About You You will have:
A valid Working With Children Check (essential)Experience in a similar role, working within similar departments and strong written and verbal communication skills.High level of computer literacy and administration skills with capacity to produce structured detailed plans and reporting. Experience with accurate inputting, maintenance and reporting of data using automated departmental management system and/or databases.Proven capacity to work within a team and successfully meet predetermined outcomes within determined deadlines.Relevant coaching qualifications or experience coaching a variety of sports.Exceptional capability and proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook.This is a Full-time Permanent role which has been assessed as a Level 2 Clerical Officer. Remuneration will be considered based on experience. Salary range, excluding super is up to $75k.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. You are encouraged to apply promptly as applications close once a suitable recruit is obtained.
NGS ensures a safe environment for children. We have a zero-tolerance policy for any behaviours endangering student safety, including child abuse. Preferred applicants undergo child protection screening, and background checks, and must adhere to our child-safe practices outlined in the Child Protection Program policies on our website.
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