Secondary Summer Sports Coach

At St Patrick's College, we believe some of life's most valuable lessons are learned beyond the classroom. Through our extensive Co-Curricular sports program, students develop resilience, teamwork, leadership and a commitment to excellence.

We are seeking enthusiastic and passionate Cricket, Baseball, Basketball, Swimming and Touch Football Coaches to join our Summer Sport Program in September 2026.

Whether you're an experienced coach or a former player looking to inspire the next generation, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact on young people while working within a highly regarded independent school sporting program.

These are Casual positions commencing in September 2026.

About the Role

Working with students from Years 7 - 12, coaches play an important role in developing skills, fostering teamwork and helping students build confidence through sport.

You will deliver training sessions, support students on game days and contribute to a positive sporting culture that reflects the values of St Patrick's College.

About You

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• A working understanding of, and commitment to, the Catholic ethos of a School in the Edmund Rice tradition.
• Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries that reflect child safeguarding values in practice.
• Experience coaching or playing Cricket, Baseball, Basketball, Swimming and Touch Football.
• A passion for developing young people through sport.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to motivate and engage students.
• A current Driver Licence and access to a vehicle.
• Availability to work 2 x mornings or afternoons(weekdays) and Saturdays.
• A current Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain one).
• Current First Aid certification.

Highly Desirable:

• Coaching qualifications or accreditation.
• Previous school or representative coaching experience.

Why Join Us?

At St Patrick's College, you'll join a vibrant sporting community where coaches play an important role in shaping the student experience.

We offer:

• The opportunity to mentor and inspire young people through sport.
• A well-established and highly regarded sporting program.
• Access to excellent facilities and resources.
• A supportive and collaborative coaching environment.
• The chance to be part of a values-driven Catholic school community.

Applications close Friday 7 August 2026

St Patrick's College is an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for harm to children. We are committed to reconciliation and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All appointments are made on merit and are subject to satisfactory employment screening.