ABOUT THE POSITION

Cranbrook School is committed to motivating and developing athletes from beginners through to elite level. Coaching will require you to be available for before and/or after school training commitments, work on Saturdays and school holiday coaching.  

Sports Coaches actively support the mission and values of Cranbrook School in developing and mentoring our students to reach their potential as athletes and young people. Your role involves developing and improving the physical skills, decision making abilities and positive sporting behaviours of our students to enable them to successfully compete within school-based competitions and beyond.

Employment is on a casual basis for the 2024 summer sports season.  Remuneration will be determined by your experience and qualifications.

ABOUT YOU

You have a demonstrated record of being a dynamic and successful coach in your chosen sport, and be enthusiastic, patient and focused on technique.

With excellent communication skills and an ability to engage with all stakeholders in a responsive and inclusive manner.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• At least one year of experience coaching in a school or club
• Ability to develop and implement programs set by the Director of Sport P-12 and the relevant Head of Sport
• An active interest in and commitment to the promotion of children and youth sport
• Ability to role model effective behaviours while acknowledging professional boundaries
• Ability to communicate in a professional and timely manner
• Reliability and commitment
• A level of mobility that supports the ability to respond to a first aid / behavioural incident
• Current First Aid and CPR qualifications
• A firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• A demonstrated understanding of child safety and appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.

Demonstrated knowledge of high-performance best practice, including awareness of developing trends in coaching technique, skill development and program growth will be advantageous.

ABOUT CRANBROOK SCHOOL

Cranbrook is an Anglican, independent day and boarding school, Pre-school to Year 12.

Our vision is to be a world class school which encourages and enables all of our students to explore, enjoy and fulfil their potential. We lead our students to discover and make the most of their talents, to thrive in, and love the pursuit of, excellence. As a school we energise the educational environment by offering a rich and distinctive schooling both within and beyond the curriculum and give powerful pastoral support. Cranbrook builds resilience and confidence so that each student can face the challenges of the twenty-first century with personal confidence, intellectual versatility, academic hunger and optimism.

Cranbrook is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, and is accredited as an IB Continuum School, offering the PYP, MYP and IB Diploma Programme.

Cranbrook School is a child safe organisation. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students and are committed to protecting our students from abuse and harm.  

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK, VACCINATION AND WORKING RIGHTS

The successful applicant for this position will be required to hold a current NSW Working with Children Check clearance and be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine.

Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or hold a visa with appropriate working rights.