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

This is a role for a passionate and skilled coach who thrives on developing potential. You will deliver high-quality coaching and mentoring, creating an engaging and structured environment where athletes can progress and perform at their best. Your ability to connect with students, foster a positive team culture, and drive consistent standards will be central to your success in this position.

Beyond coaching, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operation of the program through the oversight of boatshed and fleet management. Ensuring equipment, logistics, and facilities are maintained to an exceptional standard, you will contribute to a seamless and high-quality rowing environment that reflects the excellence of Pymble Ladies’ College.

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.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with, and motivate, young people.
• Proven track record in coaching school-level rowing programs with a performance and development mindset.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Light Rigid (LR) driver’s licence, or willingness to obtain.
• Competence in basic to intermediate boat repairs, or willingness to develop these skills.
• Demonstrate ability to tow trailers confidently and safely, or willingness to learn.
• Proven capabilities in operating speedboats safely and responsibly desirable.

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 highly competitive and commensurate with experience. We also offer a range of benefits, including:

• Training and professional development support
• Financial support towards additional studies, relevant courses, certifications, or tertiary study (subject to approval)
• Salary packaging options
• Discounted school fees (where applicable)
• Use of our Aquatic and Fitness Centre, with access to the Independent Schools Fitness Passport Program
• Annual preventative health checks
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and regular social events
• Close to public transport and 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.

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

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.