Co-ordinator of High Performance Sport Coaching from Term 1 2026

Co-ordinator of High Performance Sport Coaching from Term 1 2026 Co-ordinator of High Performance Sport Coaching The Position POSITION : Co-ordinator of High Performance Sport Coaching. RESPONSIBLE TO : Principal through Head of Sport REPORTS TO: Head of Sport, Head of Physical Education KEY FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Coaching staff; Junior School Sports Co-ordinator; teachers; students; boarding staff; parents. The Person We seek a committed, highly professional and appropriately qualified Co-ordinator of High-Performance Sport Coaching wanting to join the College community within the Sports and Physical Education Departments. Particularly, we seek a person with a demonstrated background in high performance sport coaching and an avid interest in sport, physical activity and approaches to enhancing student sport performance, particularly through maximising coaching standards at the College. A part-time teaching load in the area of Physical Education as well as coaching sporting teams forms an integral part of the role. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities and qualifications: Ethos, Values and Culture Demonstrate support for and demonstrate personal alliance with the College’s Christian values and ethos. Be a positive and engaged member of the Sport and Physical Education Departments – someone who enjoys working collaboratively. Show an active interest in, experience with, and/or support for the delivery of quality girls’ education. Have clear experience with/ or interest in the specific needs of boarding students and their families and experience working with them in and out of the classroom. Demonstrated experience in management and leadership of others, specifically within a high-performance coaching setting; and… Coaching Expertise Have recent and significant experience and qualifications as a high-level coach or as part of a coaching team – involvement in the areas of Athletics, Cross Country and Swimming would be looked upon favourably. Experience in other sport disciplines will also be considered. Be both keen and able to coach across a spectrum of Fairholme aligned sports and sporting teams. Be knowledgeable and current regarding best practice in developing programs for fitness training and skill development across a diversity of sports – particularly as is relevant to girls and adolescents. Be well-connected within the Sports Coaching field and able to source and lead professional learning opportunities for College coaching staff. Have the ability to mentor and develop the skills of other coaches both within and outside of one’s areas of expertise and experience. Have strong administrative and communication skills and be competent in dissemination of information through a range of media – newsletter articles, emails, phone, Assemblies, or team gatherings. Demonstrated experience leading and managing other coaches to achieve high level results within their sport programs. Pedagogical Expertise Be a passionate teacher, with interest and experience in the field of Physical Education and is able to inspire and engage students through a repertoire of diverse pedagogical strategies. Be well-organised and innovative in approach to teaching and learning practices. Undertake timely processes and procedures in relation to reporting and assessment. Demonstrate ability to and interest in differentiating curriculum to meet the needs of individual learners. Show the ability to work with the College’s Learning Management System - Schoolbox, along with a willingness to utilise these frameworks to underpin and strengthen practices within the classroom setting is fundamental to the role. For further information and a position description, please refer to the College recruitment website. Applications close Thursday 8 January 2026 , and should include a cover letter and a full curriculum vitae (no longer than four A4 pages). Submit to: Mrs Colette Whell, Administration Manageremail: ***********@fairholme.qld.edu.auphone: 4*** Proudly a College of the Presbyterian Church of Queensland. #J-18808-Ljbffr