• Part Time Ongoing - 0.6 FTE*
• Start date: ASAP

MLC School is looking for a passionate and experienced Rhythmic Gymnastics Coordinator to join the Sports Department on a part-time, permanent basis.   

About MLC School

Founded in 1886, MLC School is an independent, nonselective Uniting Church school for girls from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 in Sydney’s inner-west.  Our tagline ‘dare to be more’ is not only our goal for our students, it applies equally to our staff.

Our highly professional staff, under the guidance of Principal Ms Lisa Moloney, challenge girls and encourage them to question traditional perceptions and roles of women.

The MLC School girl is at the heart of everything we do.

Who is the MLC School girl?

The MLC School girl is empowered with skills and capabilities that enable her to be adaptive, compassionate and courageous so she can confidently take her place in an ever-changing society. She embraces new challenges and opportunities; and strives for excellence. She is cared for and well supported so that she can confidently focus on her own individual, personal and academic growth. A wide selection of subject choices, as well as an extensive co-curricular program, aims to empower girls to be self-reliant and play an active role in their futures.

About the position

The position of Rhythmic Gymnastics Coordinator is responsible for the delivery of gymnastic coaching activities and program administration at MLC School. The position holder ensures MLC School policies and procedures are applied effectively through all training sessions and competition situations and that each of these sessions is underpinned by the School’s key values of sport. 

In this role, you would be responsible for delivering technically appropriate sessions; preparing and delivering choreography and music selection/cutting as required; participating in coaching as well and delivery of programs; preparing and delivering club-based communication and documentation; and submitting recommendations for awards.

Selection Criteria:

You will be able to demonstrate your ability and commitment to:

• delivering technically appropriate sessions that run on time and involve all participants,
• coordinating the gym floor to ensure all classes run appropriately,
• always demonstrating a positive role model and supporting participants to achieve outstanding results,
• delivering service excellence to parents and carers by proactively engaging with and responding promptly and courteously to enquiries and requests for information,
• contributing to the ‘whole girl’ learning experience through your contribution to co-curricular and clubs programs,
• ongoing personal and professional development,
• act as a mentor to junior staff, and
• involvement and coordination of club-based events.

To be successful in your application you should have:

• 5 years' coaching experience with at least 2 years working beyond the key accountabilities of a Junior Coach.
• a Current Advanced or Higher Rhythmic Coaching Accreditation.
• Intermediate or higher Judging Accreditation.
• Current First Aid Qualification and a Current Working with Children's Check.
• Experience working within a school or educational environment (desirable).

The successful candidate will be rewarded with several excellent benefits including:

•  Dedicated focus on professional growth and development
•  CPR and First Aid Certification
•  State of the art facilities and collegiate environment
•  Employee Assistance Program available to you and your immediate family
•  Salary packaging and access to LSL after 5 years’ service
• Onsite parking, easy access to public transport and Westfield Shopping Centre
•  Access to the School’s gym and indoor Aquatic Centre