Clayfield College is a leading independent school, owned and governed by the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association (PMSA) on behalf of the Presbyterian and Uniting Churches. The College is a co-educational day and boarding school in Clayfield, Brisbane, that offers boys and girls all the benefits of single-sex and co-education on one campus through the distinctive Parallel Learning model. Our education framework is intentionally structured to maximise students’ growth from Pre-Prep to Year 12. Clayfield provides outstanding opportunities beyond the regular curriculum, and across all ages, so every child has the opportunity to let their light shine.

The Position

The Sports Development Coordinator (Junior School)  is responsible for coordinating and supporting the delivery of the College’s Junior School Sport Program, including Andrews Cup, Britton Shield, interhouse carnivals and representative sport pathways.

Responsible to the Head of Sport and Activities, the position promotes inclusive, developmentally appropriate sporting opportunities that support student participation, skill development and acquisition, wellbeing, and connection to the College community.

The role requires flexibility in working hours to support training sessions, competitions, events, meetings and other sporting activities, including before and after school, evenings, weekends and approved holiday programs, as required.

Professional Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the delivery of the College's Junior School Sport Program, including Andrews Cup, Britton Shield, interhouse carnivals and representative sport pathways.
• Develop and promote inclusive, age-appropriate sporting opportunities that encourage participation, skill development and positive sporting experiences.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase student participation and engagement in Junior School sporting programs.
• Recruit, support and work collaboratively with coaches, officials and external providers to ensure high-quality program delivery.
• Coordinate trials, team selections, training schedules, competitions and sporting events.
• Ensure student safety and wellbeing through effective supervision, risk management and compliance with safeguarding requirements.
• Manage Junior School representative sport pathways and opportunities, including nominations and participation in district and higher-level competitions.
• Build strong relationships and communicate effectively with students, parents, coaches, staff and sporting associations.
• Maintain program administration, records, reporting and communications to support the smooth operation of Junior School Sport.
• Evaluate student participation, program delivery and sporting outcomes, and make recommendations for ongoing improvement.

Skills and Attributes

This position requires the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:

• Demonstrated experience coordinating  and developing school sport programs.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with staff, school administration, private sector officials, parents, and community.
• Strong written and verbal skills to communicate professionally with others, with an emphasis on building and maintaining quality relationships with all members of the College’s community.
• Excellent organisational and management skills.
• Works effectively within a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, support and encourage young athletes.
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt and operate effectively in a demanding and changing environment
• Knowledge of child safeguarding, duty of care and risk-management requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple sports, events and competing deadlines.
• Experience supervising and supporting coaches, officials and external providers.
• Strong digital administration skills, including scheduling, databases, spreadsheets and communication platforms.
• Current Working with Children clearance or Blue Card.
• Current First Aid and CPR qualifications, or willingness to obtain them.
• Relevant sport, recreation, education or management qualifications.
• A current driver licence, if transport or vehicle-use forms part of the role.

Applicants for this position must be supportive of the Christian aims and mission of the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association and be able to contribute to the strategic vision of Clayfield College.

Clayfield College is a Child Safe organisation with a demonstrated commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children with a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse of children in our care. Successful candidates will be required to support the PMSA's Child Protection Policy and Procedures and commit to their implementation upon commencement. For more information, please click on this link.