Inspire excellence. Build confidence. Lead through sport.
St Rita’s College is a dynamic Catholic secondary school for girls in Years 5–12, located in Clayfield, Brisbane. Guided by our Presentation heritage and the motto Virtute non Verbis – Action not Words, we are committed to nurturing confident, compassionate and capable young women who make a meaningful contribution to their communities.
St Rita’s College invites applications from enthusiastic and experienced Cross Country Coaches to join our vibrant sporting program on a casual basis.
Our coaches play an important role in fostering teamwork, resilience and skill development among students, while upholding the College’s values of Compassion, Hospitality, Simplicity, Courage, Justice and Hope.
About the Role
As a St Rita’s College Sport Coach, you will:
- Deliver engaging and high-quality coaching sessions that cater to a range of abilities.
- Prepare teams for competition through effective training programs, feedback and encouragement.
- Supervise and support students during training sessions and carnivals.
- Promote positive sportsmanship and participation, reflecting the ethos of Catholic education.
- Communicate professionally with staff, students and families.
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all participants by following College and association guidelines.
Coaching positions are casual, with a minimum shift length of two hours for each coaching session. Coaches are required to be available for before- and/or after-school training sessions and weekend fixtures during the relevant sports seasons.
There are ongoing opportunities throughout the year to coach across multiple sports or seasons, offering flexibility and variety for committed and capable coaches.
About you:
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have previous coaching in Cross Country.
- Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and engage young athletes.
- Hold a Recreational Running Coach Accreditation.
- Possess a genuine passion for sport and commitment to student growth and wellbeing.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
All staff are required to hold a current Working With Children Check (blue card) or current Queensland Teachers registration before commencing at the College.
