1sts Girls Football Coach (Australian Rules)

The Role

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School (PEGS) seeks an experienced and dedicated 1sts Girls Football Coach (Australian Rules Football) to develop players to reach their highest potential. PEGS is a member of the Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria and the Associated Private Schools competition for girls.

PEGS seeks expressions of interest from suitably experienced individuals who can set a positive agenda, motivate players and develop their fitness, skills and knowledge of the game, manage team selections, scouting and assist with team trips as needed.

The coach leads training twice a week, typically Monday and Wednesday after school and attends Saturday and weeknight games, which may vary. There is some variation in training sessions during pre-season. Some additional hours of work are required for selections, meetings and feedback sessions, scouting, specialist coaching clinics and trips.

This is a fixed term role from February to August with breaks during school holidays and estimated at approximately 140 hours of work for the season. 

The successful applicant will have: 

• Extensive Australian Rules Football player experience at a high level
• An extensive level of knowledge and experience in coaching
• The ability to motivate and develop players in a positive and supportive manner
• An interest in working with children and supporting child safety and wellbeing
• High level communication skills
• Level 2 (or higher) coaching accreditation (preferable)
• Level 2 First Aid, or a willingness to obtain it
• Own transport
• A valid Working With Children Check 

The School

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School has over 2900 students from K-12 at campuses in Moonee Ponds, Essendon and Keilor East. We have outstanding staff, facilities and programmes to enhance student wellbeing and learning and develop creative, caring and critical thinkers.

The School provides a diamond education, with a co-educational Kindergarten programme, single-sex education at the Junior Schools and Middle Schools from Years 7 to 10 and co-education at the Larkin Centre (Years 11 to 12).

PEGS promotes the safety, wellbeing and participation of all students, including supporting children from culturally diverse backgrounds and those with individual needs.

To Apply

Please provide a letter of application, resume and the names of at least two referees to Simone Fisher, Director of Human Resources via the link below.

Please see the position description for further details.

Applications are due Monday 7 October 2024.

Apply now to join a school community that will inspire, challenge and reward you, so you can impart this to the next generation.

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Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.