Head Coach of Athletics and Cross-Country Ravenswood School for Girls is a Uniting Church Prep to Year 12 day and boarding school for girls located on Sydney's North Shore. Ravenswood offers both the HSC and the IB Diploma Programme as well as the PYP in the Junior School. It is a school where staff enjoy a range of benefits that foster health and wellbeing, and students achieve outstanding academic success supported by innovative teaching practices that are underpinned by a whole school approach to Positive Education.
Position Overview:
Ravenswood is seeking a motivated and experienced Head Coach of Athletics and Cross-Country to lead and manage the school's athletics, cross-country, and Strength and Conditioning Centre (SCC) programs. This permanent, full-time role involves coaching, administration, team selection, event coordination, and overseeing student training and competition. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing training programs, managing school carnivals, and ensuring the safe use of the SCC facilities. The position is ideally set to commence at the beginning of Term 1, 2025.
We are looking for an individual with a proven track record in coaching, experience managing athletics and cross-country programs, and strong leadership skills. The role requires availability for weekday afternoons and some weekends for training and competitions.
Qualifications:
- Athletics Australia Track and Field Coaching accreditation
- Certificate 3 and 4 in Fitness and/or ASCA Strength and Conditioning Level 1 or equivalent
- Current Senior First Aid Certificate
- Driver's Licence (bus licence preferred)
- Strong organisational and communication skills
To Apply:
Please include a cover letter as the first page of your resume. Ravenswood will begin to review applications and interview applicants prior to the application closure date. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.
Ravenswood School for Girls is dedicated to maintaining a child safe environment and is committed to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children. Shortlisted applicants will be required to provide the School with their Working With Children Check number in order to be eligible for this position.
Applications close: 10am Thursday 2 January 2025
Ravenswood is a Uniting Church, Positive Education and IB World School
