About this job
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the School
Mackay State High School is a large and diverse school community located in the heart of the Mackay CBD. Our mission is to deliver educational excellence and offer diverse pathways for our students, underpinned by a culture of inclusion, high expectations, and pride. We are dedicated to helping every student reach their full potential, whether in academics, sports, culture, or the arts. Our programs are designed to meet individual learning needs and career aspirations, with a strong emphasis on building positive and supportive relationships among teachers, students, parents, and the wider community.
At Mackay State High School, our core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience guide everything we do, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all. We are proud of our vision, "We Believe … We Achieve, Mackay High Pride," and are committed to living it every day.
About the Role
As the Sport Coach you will:
- Coordinate and manage Mackay District and Capricornia Sports representation processes
- Provide administration leadership of our five sporting academies (Rugby league, Netball, Football, Basketball, Volleyball) and provide in-class coaching support
- Seek sponsorship and network with the wider Mackay community to promote our Sporting Academies
- Assist the Head of Department and the Health and Physical Education department in the coordination of the school's Swimming, Cross-Country and Athletics carnivals
- Provide coaching and out of school sports training (relevant experience in the field is desirable)
- Support in classrooms with student practical and theoretical work
- Oversee the preparation, use and general care of equipment and facilities to ensure compliance with required standards of operation and safety
- Administration duties relevant to the role (including Marketing, sourcing of uniforms, email communication to parents and sponsors, organisation of student travel and accommodation for student competition)
- Lead the organisation of the Annual Sports Awards event, in collaboration with the Head of Department
- Coordinate the judiciary process within the Sporting Academies program
Desirable skills:
- Marketing
- High level of organisational skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- First Aid / Sports Trainer qualification
- Coaching / Strength and Conditioning interest
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
en Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.