Touch Football Coaches

Job No: STM381
Location: Brisbane

St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School, a school of the Society of Sacred Advent, is one of Queensland’s leading independent schools, fostering in students confidence, compassion, academic excellence and a lifelong love of learning.  We look for all staff to be committed to and in harmony with the Anglican ethos of the school.

ABOUT SPORT AT ST MARGARET’S

St Margaret’s has a long, proud history of women in sport and recognises the importance of sport in developing lifelong skills, values and wellbeing.  Our Coaches play a valuable role supporting student’s growth through the enhancement of skills and technique.  Join a community where we value and foster active, healthy lifestyles. 

ABOUT THE ROLE – TOUCH FOOTBALL COACHES 2025

Touch Football is one of the most popular sports at the school and with high participation levels, touch football has had success over the last few years with several teams earning premierships.  St Margaret’s secondary students compete in the QGSSSA Touch Football competition.  This season runs from February until the end of May.  The primary students compete in the Andrews Cup competition which runs from February to April.

The Touch Football program is coordinated by Teacher Coordinators.  Coaches lead up to two training sessions per week with fixtures to be held on Fridays for the secondary students and the Andrew’s Cup competition held in late March for primary students. 

We are currently inviting applications for casual Touch Football coaches to commence in 2025.

Coaches - The role of coach is to deliver coaching sessions developed by the Lead Coach which encourage students in skill and technique development.  To view the position description please click here.

ABOUT YOU

You will be an experienced and qualified coach who has a proven ability to develop players’ skills and instil a passion for the sport.  

Essential requirements:

  • All coaches must have, or be in the process of attaining, a minimum of TFA - Foundation Coach accreditation.  TFA - Talent Coach accreditation or higher will be highly regarded.
  • Previous coaching experience.
  • Experience in playing Touch Football.
  • A working with children blue card or exemption card.
  • A current first aid and CPR certificate.

This role offers:

  • Pathway to develop your coaching ability.
  • Opportunity to work with like-minded coaches with a passion for sport.
  • An avenue to develop students’ skills and coach a well-researched game plan.
  • The reward of seeing students succeed and achieve their goals.

Bring your specialist knowledge and experience, passion and enthusiasm to coach at St Margaret's.

To Apply:  Applications are to be addressed to the Principal and be received by midday Monday 6 January 2025. Applications should include a cover letter, resume and qualifications. 

Please note, successful candidates will require a valid blue card prior to commencing employment at St Margaret's.  Candidates that do not currently hold a valid blue card are advised to apply for a blue card to ensure they are job-ready.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to the next stage of the recruitment process.

Please direct any enquiries to employment@stmargarets.qld.edu.au

St Margaret’s supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates are required to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and the successful candidate must comply with School policies and relevant legislation relating to Student protection.

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