1st Volleyball Coach – Hale School

Seasonal Fixed Term Position – Commencing September 2025

Hale School is Western Australia's oldest independent boys' school.  Located in the suburb of Wembley Downs, the current campus is situated on a magnificent 48 hectare site, approximately 13 kilometres to the north-west of Perth and two kilometres from the coast.

Hale School is seeking to appoint a 1st Volleyball Coach to commence in Term 3, 2025 on a seasonal fixed term basis until April 2026.

The 1sts Volleyball Coach at Hale is responsible for overseeing and leading the school’s premier volleyball team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Sport and Director of Co-Curricular to provide Hale volleyball players with the best possible opportunity to maximise their potential within the sport. They require a deep knowledge of and passion for the sport, as well as excellent leadership, coaching and organisational skills.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide high performance coaching to the 1sts squad.
• Plan, coordinate and implement structured 1sts squad training sessions.
• Attend all training sessions, matches (including trial fixtures) and tours.
• Provide regular, transparent, and meaningful feedback to players about their performance, development and selection.
• Engage with key stakeholders, including parents, local associations, state and national pathways, where appropriate.
• Provide guidance and support to Hale Volleyball coaches, ensuring they have the necessary resources and training to develop players effectively.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Experience within the world of volleyball as a player and coach.
• Experience of coaching players to a minimum of School PSA 1st standard and experience of working with children in a contemporary professional environment.
• Knowledge of the long-term development practices for athletes in line with current pathways.
• Strong understanding of current performance technologies.
• Understanding of the integration of successful sports’ performance programmes into a School’s educational environment.
• Working with Children Check.

Applicants are asked to provide:

• A covering letter and CV outlining their qualifications and relevant experience for the role
• Names and contact details for three referees, one of whom must be the current or most recent employer

Applications close: 4.00pm, Wednesday 18 June 2025. Please refer to the Job Description attached of by visiting our website www.hale.wa.edu.au/employment for more information.

Note to applicants:

• Hale School takes child protection seriously. All candidates for roles at Hale School are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of a thorough recruitment process.
• Hale School reserves the right to contact non-nominated referees prior to an offer of employment being made.
• New applicants who have arrived in Australia within the last 12 months are required to provide Hale School with a Police Clearance issued by their country of origin within the last 12 months prior to appointment preceding the employee's appointment to Hale School. Documents are to be translated by a certified agent if necessary.  The cost of this clearance is to be borne by the applicant.