Head Coach: Football (Boys and Girls)

Key performance areas Football Programme Planning & Administration Develop and manage football coaching timetables for boys' and girls' teams. Assign assistant coaches to football activities and training sessions. Communicate effectively with parents regarding fixtures, practices, and events. Manage indemnity and permission slips for football activities. Plan and oversee football awards and recognition processes. Enter teams into leagues, tournaments, and competitions. Compile fixture timetables and communicate weekly planners. Record and communicate match results, maintaining updated football records. Compile annual reports on football performance and achievements. Create termly football calendars. Coaching & Player Development Deliver high‑quality football coaching sessions for boys and girls. Mentor and develop assistant coaches in football techniques and strategies. Identify and nurture football talent across age groups. Officiate matches and ensure adherence to rules and discipline. Conduct equipment and field safety checks. Physical Education (Football Focus) Plan PE programmes aligned to IEB requirements with a football emphasis. Design football‑specific talent identification and skills development initiatives. Develop football assessments, including sport‑specific rubrics. Review learner performance to identify hidden talent and encourage growth. Football Events & Tours Plan and coordinate football events, matches, and tournaments. Attend football tours, camps, and sporting events. Assign teams and student helpers on event days. Welcome visiting teams and manage attendance registers. Coordinate return slips to confirm match attendance. Source substitutes and replacements when required. Manage event schedules, announcements, and programme flow. Organise catering and logistics for football events. Staff & Team Management Mentor and manage football coaches. Address disciplinary issues in collaboration with the Head of Sport. Mediate between staff and parents when necessary. Qualifications, experience and skills B.Ed or Post Graduate Certificate in Education. Sport Science qualification will be advantageous. SACE registration is essential. 2 - 3 years' experience as a football coach. 1 - 2 years' experience in sports/event coordination will be advantageous. Closing date: 30 October 2026.