Suitably experienced and qualified applicants are invited to apply for this 12-month fixed term full-time Sports Program Coordinator position, commencing February 2021.

The opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Sports Department team to facilitate a safe, professional, and well-organised sporting program portfolio at Radford College.  The sports cater for all students and at all levels and the portfolio of sports will be determined by the Head of Sport (HoS).

About the role

The Sports Program Coordinator is responsible for providing coordination and administration duties for each sports program within the portfolio, overseeing the development of consistent processes and procedures and managing the employment and compliance documentation for external providers, coaches and team managers aligned to each sports program.

Working at Radford College

At Radford, we believe that the key to higher performing students is the effectiveness of their teachers, and that the key to effective teachers is the support they receive which enables them to perform their roles. The Sports Department works conscientiously to support the Head of Sport and Teachers to achieve the goal of providing our students with a holistic and inspiring education that enables them to reach their full potential.

Why choose Radford?

As well as supporting and enabling staff to achieve their potential, Radford College offers:    

• A vibrant and rewarding place in which to work
• Professional Learning financial support
• Salary Continuance Insurance
• Discounted school fees for eligible employees
• Employee wellbeing initiatives – EAP program, access to gym facilities and group fitness classes
• Generous Superannuation after qualifying period
• Salary Sacrificing
• Excellent resources, grounds, and sporting facilities
• Free onsite parking

For further information, please visit the Employment page on our Website.

About you

The successful candidate will have had a minimum of 2 years sports administration experience working in sport-based programs at a school, club, regional, state, professional or national level.

They will be a confident self-starter who enjoys building relationships with multiple stakeholders both inside and outside of the College, possesses excellent communication skills, and can be relied upon to work autonomously.

Candidates must have:

• MS Office proficient, a willingness to learn school systems (for example Synergetic and SEQTA) and experience using web environments to research, collect and analyze data
• Demonstrate a passion for collaborative working as a member of a high-functioning team, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Be energetic, enthusiastic and demonstrate a willingness to grow through the sharing of best practice and professional experience
• Possess exceptional communications skills both written and verbal, as well as excellent time management skills
• Ability to think strategically and look for opportunities to improve the sports program
• Commit to the safeguarding and promotion of student welfare
• Support Radford’s strategic priorities and goals
• Uphold Radford’s Values of Truth, Compassion and Wisdom

Qualifications

• Relevant vocational or tertiary qualifications (i.e., Sports Management, Education)
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Light rigid (Class LR) bus license (is desirable)
• Working with Vulnerable People card

How to Apply

Details about this position and how to apply can be found on the Employment section on the College Website http://www.radford.act.edu.au/quick-links/employment/.

If you have further enquiries regarding this position, please contact the Head of Sport, Megan Fritsch on 0409 558 201 or Human Resources at recruitment@radford.act.edu.au.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 24 January 2021. Applications will be assessed as they are received.  If you are keen to apply, forward your application to:

The Principal
email: recruitment@radford.act.edu.au

Applicants will be subject to employment screening and will be required to provide a current ACT Working with Vulnerable People card prior to commencing employment.