About this job
FTE: 1.0 (this includes an approx. 0.6FTE teaching load)
PERIOD: Ongoing, commencing January 2025
About Fintona
At Fintona, our exceptional teachers and staff create a world of active learning where each girl has the opportunity to find her own version of extraordinary. We are renowned for a distinct and challenging approach to academic excellence that celebrates a love of learning across a wealth of disciplines, and for developing girls who move beyond their comfort zone to become fearless and adaptable leaders in their chosen field.
Position summary
Fintona is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Sport Coordinator to lead and enhance our sport programs and set a standard for exceptional teaching. This role is both varied and stimulating, offering a blend of leadership and operational responsibilities within our sport faculty.
As the Sport Coordinator, this role works closely with students and staff to ignite our students’ passion for, and engagement in, sport. Other responsibilities include organising and managing the smooth operation of sport carnivals and related events.
Key responsibilities include to:
- Design and deliver an exciting and challenging school sports program aligned with the School's strategic goals.
- Communicate effectively and build strong relationships with staff, students, and parents.
- Recruit, engage, and support a team of enthusiastic sport coaches.
- Provide exemplary coaching and manage your own teams with excellence.
- Develop sport related policies, conduct risk assessments, and update handbooks to meet compliance and communication requirements.
- Collaborate with external stakeholders to enhance student participation and performance in competitions such as SSV and GSV.
- Assist Head Coaches in managing the Rowing and Netball programs.
Engaging with students from Years 3 to 12, this role will play a pivotal part in fostering a vibrant sport culture at Fintona.
Fintona teachers
Fintona teachers are integral to our student care and support in maximising student wellbeing and safety and embed themselves in the ethos and life of the School. Our Senior Campus teachers, Year 5 to 12, have responsibility for a Tutor Group, attend excursions and engage in our camps (outdoor and adventure) program.
Employment benefits
In addition to working in a highly professional and collegiate environment, the successful applicant will receive:
- generous employment entitlements under our Enterprise Agreement
- access to an Employee Assistance Program;
- extensive learning and development opportunities;
- paid parental leave; and
- access to a vibrant and active social club.
Application information
If you're passionate about sports and ready to lead with enthusiasm and expertise, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Further information on this exciting opportunity and application process can be found at https://www.fintona.vic.edu.au/about/employment or by contacting Human Resources on 9830 1388.
Applications are to include a one-page cover letter addressed to the Principal and a CV that includes three professional referees. Applications are to be emailed to principal@fintona.vic.edu.au. Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.
Applications close 23 September 2024. Please note: the interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We would encourage applications to be received as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Fintona Girls’ School is committed to the safety, wellbeing, participation and empowerment of children. Staff are required to adhere to the School’s Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Response and Mandatory Reporting Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct and be committed to the safety and wellbeing of children.
The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia, will be subject to background checks and required to provide a current VIT registration.