K-12 Sport Coordinator (Non-Teaching role)

Position Description

K-12 Sports Coordinator (Non-Teaching role)

Reporting to: Executive Principal

Accountable to: Head of Primary and Head of Secondary

FTE 1.0 – 38 hours per week

Summerland Christian College

Summerland Christian College is a T – 12 school located in Goonellabah on the NSW North Coast. The College also offers a transition to Trindy (transition to Kindergarten) program. The College is governed by Centre Church Lismore and is affiliated with Christian Schools Australia. The College has provided interdenominational Christian education in the local area since 1978. Continuing to grow, it is now in the process of double streaming from Kindergarten to Year 12. The College is committed to offering a quality education with a distinctively Christian ethos. It provides a wide range of both academic, practical subjects and extracurricular activities. The College has high expectations of students and staff and has achieved excellent educational outcomes in the past. The dedicated staff seek the best for each student in their care, not only as a professional duty but also as a duty of faith. While Summerland Christian College caters for children from Christian families, it welcomes enrolments from those willing to support an education based on Christian values.

The five core values below inform all aspects of the College.

1.     The Living Word

2.     Personalised Education

3.     Academic Achievement

4.     Partnering with Parents/Caregivers

5.     Christ Centred

Purpose of Position The role requires insight and vision and will provide an opportunity for the successful candidate to show courageous future focused leadership in leading and developing Sport across the whole College and Secondary (7-12) camp programs. This role includes responsibility for the College’s annual sports carnivals which includes Swimming, Athletics and Cross- Country, as well as co-ordination of gala days, interschool Zone and State (CSSA / CIS) competitions. The role also includes the supervision and development of staff such as providing in-services, guidance, and advice, building of teacher morale, organisation of meetings and addressing parental questions and the co-ordination of SCC teams. The K-12 Sport Co-Ordinator will assist the Leadership Team in the development of sport, planning, and the administration of Secondary (7-12) camps program for the College.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

1. Leadership

Key Outcome Contribute to the development and leading of the realisation of the College’s vision for sport, Secondary (7-12) camps and extra-curricular physical activity participation levels, enjoyment, achievement, and outcomes for students.

Indicative Responsibilities

•      Contribute to the Leadership of positive cultural change that harnesses the resources at the College’s disposal for the benefit of the broader College community as it relates to Sport and Secondary camps (7-12). •      Take responsibility for preparation of sport and Secondary (7-12) camp dates for the College’s calendar. •      Develop positive partnerships with students, parents, and staff to foster an encouraging, challenging sporting environment that focuses on the development of high levels of skill, sportsmanship, and participation in and outside of the College.

•      Ensure that WHS and Child Safe requirements are met and procedures for meeting these standards are recorded

•      Develop and maintain a development plan for K-12 sport including requirements for facilities.

•      Build relationship with wider community agencies and oversee sporting organisations, such as application of “Sports in Schools” grants and communication with local sporting clubs and bodies.

•      Liaise with Maintenance Team to ensure that grounds and facilities are ready in good time for all sporting activities.

•      Attend sports meetings, as required, of related organisations including Zone, CSSA and CIS.

•      Attend Professional Development program such as Conferences and Workshops provided by relevant sporting and educational organisations.

•      Liaise with the College’s Communications Officer and assist with the promotion of sport and Secondary (7-12) camps at SCC through our Bulletin, and other social media platforms.

 

2. Co-ordinate Annual College Carnivals (Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country)

Key Outcome Coordinate annual College carnivals that engages a maximum number of students as possible, that contributes to the positive culture of the College and provides opportunity for students to progress in a well-prepared manner to more competitive levels of competition.

Indicative Responsibilities

•      Train staff and allocate functions.

•      Ensure each event has an appropriate Risk Assessment and Management Plan that is communicated to all responsible persons (submit to Deputy Principal in a timely manner for approval before distribution).

•      Write programs.

•      Maintain College records.

•      Prepare SCC Zone Team information and administration.

•      Organise and transport all equipment to carnival and run the day (seeking out appropriate assistance). ·       Organise transport.

 

3. Zone/CSSA/CIS – Talented Students School Representative Pathways

Key Outcome Coordinate the communication of opportunities, and the administration for, Primary and Secondary students who are eligible for attendance at Zone/CSSA/CIS trials.

Indicative Responsibilities

•      Complete Team Nominations when SCC Teams advance beyond the Zone Level.

•      Ensure each event has an appropriate Risk Assessment and Management Plan that is communicated to all responsible persons (submit to College Executive in a timely manner for approval before distribution).

•      Maintain knowledge of Primary and Secondary Trial Dates for Zone, CSSA and CIS State Trials.

•      Inform students when Trials are being held (maintain knowledge of what students possibly could attend trials and develop process to communicate with parents about eligibility).

•      Complete Trial Nominations when a student wants to attend a trial.

4. SCC Teams

Key Outcome To promote the value of SCC Team sport participation for interested students and encourage and coordinate maximum staff participation in team coaching, administration, and support. To enhance skill and character development in students through the participation in SCC sporting team opportunities.

Indicative Responsibilities

•      Submit entry.

•      Delegate coaching roles or supervision to other staff (liaise with HOS and HOP).

•      Ensure each event has an appropriate Risk Assessment and Management Plan that is communicated to all responsible persons (submit to College Executive in a timely manner for approval before distribution). •      Organise trials for SCC Team selection.

•      Support teachers/coaches in organising training for all sports.

•      Liaise with communications officer re: writing of SCC Bulletin and Social Media reports for each sport and other Sport promotions.

•      Respond to parent requests or questions.

•      Organise transport.

•      Create and distribute permission notes.

 

5. Co-ordinate Secondary (7-12) Camps

Key Outcome To promote the value of Secondary (7-12) camp program and partner with the deputy Principal in ensuring the current and future camp program achieves desired outcomes for all students. To enhance skill and character development in students through the participation in camp opportunities.

Indicative Responsibilities

•      Pre- planning of camp program.

•      Administration of Risk Assessments, itinerary planning, booking of venue service providers and transportation including the acquisition of quotations, permission notes, first aid equipment preparation, parent, and student communication.

•      Attendance and visits at some camps (negotiated with Deputy Principal).

College staff expectations

As an employee at Summerland Christian College you are required to:

Exhibit behavior, through word and action, which reflects the ethos and Christian foundations of the school;
Abide by the Staff Code of Conduct and Child Safe Policies;
Be familiar with and follow school policies and procedures;
Carry out your responsibilities to the best of your ability and in a Christian, safe and professional manner; and
Reflect on your own work performance and seek further training or professional development opportunities to update your knowledge and skills to serve the College.

Personal competencies

In this role at Summerland Christian College you will display:

Confidentiality, tact and sensitivity to staff, students and their families;
Outstanding judgement;
High level integrity;
Agility to adapt to a constantly changing environment;
Strong improvement orientation;
Excellent communication skills;
Participation in and contribution to teams; and
The outworking of Christian qualities.
 

Summerland Christian College is a child safe environment. We are committed to child safety and to promoting the cultural safety, participation and empowerment of all children.