Description:
Wenona is seeking outstanding and enthusiastic casual sport coaches and referees in select sports for the 2024 Winter Season and other all year round programs. The sporting program at Wenona is a vibrant and central part of school life, characterised by high levels of student engagement and participation that focuses on team spirit, fair play, courage, adventure and balanced, healthy lifestyles.
All coaching positions will require before and/or after school training commitments with the possibility to negotiate days. Coaching and referee positions require you to be available on Saturdays, normally a morning commitment. Pay and conditions are determined by experience, qualifications and level of professional representation as determined by the Principal in consultation with the Director of Sport and Performance K-12.
Successful applicants will be required to provide the School with a current Working with Children Certificate, a COVID vaccination certificate and required to undertake a coach induction process.
Calendar Overview
Senior School Competition
- Term 2 & 3 2024: Netball, Hockey, Football and Basketball
- Year round training: Swimming, Fitness, Athletics, Cross Country, Tennis and Fencing
Junior School Competition
- Term 2: Netball and Hockey
- Year round training: Basic Skills
Referees
- Basketball, Football and Netball
Personal Attributes
- An active interest in and commitment to the promotion of Girls’ sport
- Ability to role model effective behaviours while acknowledging professional boundaries
- Ability to communicate in a professional and timely manner
- Ability to develop and implement programs set by the Head of Sport and respective Sport Coordinator
- Reliable and committed to each season
- A commitment to professional development and to working in accordance with the Wenona Staff Code of Conduct
- A sense of humour
Wenona is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age.
Essential Requirements
- First Aid Certificate
- Current Provide/Perform CPR
- Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check
- COVID Vaccination
Desirable Criteria
- Certificate III in Fitness
- Relevant Coaching Accreditation
- Certificate IV in Fitness
- Human Movement / Coaching / Exercise / Sports Science Degree
- Physical Education Degree
- Advanced Resuscitation
- Accredited Swimming Coach
- Registered Exercise / Fitness Professional
- Qualified Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Certificate III in Sport Coaching