Pymble Ladies’ College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent.  

We believe our staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are our most valuable resource. We are proud to have passionate and dedicated staff who recognise the unique strengths and qualities of every Pymble girl.

The role

Pymble Sport is dedicated to establishing itself as a global leader in sports, providing opportunities where girls of all ages, abilities, and aspirations are encouraged to reach their fullest potential. Our programs are designed specifically to inspire a lifelong passion for sport and physical activity in young girls. 

The Sports Co-ordinator - Rowing will operate under the guidance of the Head of Sport (7-12), in collaboration with the Director of Sport. This role requires close collaboration with Head Coach - Rowing and is responsible for delivering a safe, professional, and efficiently managed rowing program. The scope of the coordinator’s responsibilities will also involve managing an additional sport during the winter season.

This is a permanent full-time position and will include 38 hours per week. These hours will be flexible and mostly distributed from Monday to Friday, however during competition season, will require hours outside of normal work hours, including Saturdays. There may also be a requirement for some work on public holidays in this role. As the workload primarily arises during term time, annual leave must be taken outside of school terms.

The Sports Coordinator - Rowing plays a vital role in delivering a high-performance, values-aligned rowing program. They serve as the operational and cultural glue between coaches, athletes, parents, and the broader school sport system.

Our kind of team member

You will demonstrate the following attributes and capabilities:

• Willingness to support and promote the ethos and values of the College
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating or managing school, club, or representative rowing programs
• Proven ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, coaches, and external stakeholders
• Understanding of athlete welfare principles and a commitment to creating safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate sporting environments
• Working knowledge of rowing operations, including equipment maintenance, regatta planning, and safety protocols
• Capacity to support a team of casual and contracted coaching staff, including onboarding
• Strong IT and administration skills, particularly with Microsoft Office
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Strong organisational and leadership abilities
• Valid car driver's license and bus license (essential)
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification or willing to obtain 
• Desirable knowledge of the igsa sport framework
• Desirable knowledge and skills in using Clipboard

Your kind of workplace

Pymble people are at the heart of what the College offers its students. That’s why every Teacher, Professional Services and Co-curricular staff member is valued for being the person they are, for the quality of their work, for their diverse contribution and for their wins - big and small. We express our appreciation in many ways, including through recognition programs, story sharing, celebrations, feedback, and competitive remuneration.

We treasure our caring, collegiate community, which Pymble people often refer to as the ‘Pymble family’. We also appreciate that our family is not the only one in the lives of Pymble people, so we ‘walk the talk’ when it comes to supporting work-life balance, providing family benefits and contributing to community connections.

Your kind of benefits

The salary for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience. We also offer a range of benefits, including:

• training and professional development support
• access to our Aquatic and Fitness Centre, with free Yoga and Pilates classes
• daily morning tea
• discounted school fees (where applicable)
• a dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and regular social events
• close to public transport and onsite or nearby (street) parking
• access to Pymble Smart Spending, which is a retail discounts platform

We also provide a wide range of opportunities for Pymble people personally and professionally through growth strategies, career progression, access to the latest technology and best in class resources.

Our kind of process

Successful candidates must provide a paid Working with Children Check prior to engagement.

Our process normally involves two rounds of interviews and reference checks. 

Pymble Ladies’ College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workforce which represents the diverse society in which we live. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

We acknowledge the Durramurragal as the traditional custodians of the land on which our College is built. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future recognising the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.