Head of Sport

Suitably experienced and qualified applicants are invited to apply for this fixed term, Head of Sport position. Start date is negotiable (Term 4 2020 or Term 1, 2021).

The opportunity

Co-curricular activities are a crucial part of the student experience at Radford College, which takes pride in its strong record of student participation and sporting achievements. The Head of Sport has a crucial role in leading and shaping the direction of sport at the College.

 About the role

Open to a part-time/job share option with a teaching allocation, or full time without teaching, Radford is seeking to recruit a driven and motivated Head of Sport to inspire enthusiasm for sports throughout the College, and engendering a co-ordinated approach across the campus.  Supported by sports administrators who manage and lead selected sports, and Sport Directors who provide coaching direction for individual sports, the College currently offers choices to students in:

• Summer: Basketball, Chess, Cricket, Mountain Biking, Oz Tag, Rowing, Futsal, and Tennis.
• Winter: Basketball, Chess, Equestrian, Football, Netball, Rugby Union, Snowsports, Orienteering, and Tennis

 Working at Radford College

At Radford, we believe one of the keys to unlocking student potential is building a strong community spirit through co-curricular activities, including the sports programs. Proactive, with strong communication skills, and exhibiting high levels of accuracy, attention to detail and a commitment to providing the best service, the Head of Sport works closely with the Head of Co-curricular to support the goal of providing our students with a holistic and inspiring education that enables them to reach their full potential.

Why choose Radford?

As well as supporting and enabling staff to achieve their potential, Radford College offers:    

• A vibrant and rewarding place in which to work
• Professional Learning financial support
• Salary Continuance Insurance
• Discounted school fees for eligible employees
• Employee wellbeing initiatives – EAP program, access to gym facilities and group fitness classes
• Generous Superannuation after qualifying period
• Salary Sacrificing
• Excellent resources and grounds
• Free onsite parking

For further information, please visit the Employment page on our Website.

Required Qualities

Coupled with a passion for sport, applicants must have a high degree of initiative, drive and organisation as well as being an excellent team player. They need to be a confident self-starter who enjoys building relationships with multiple stakeholders both inside and outside the College, possesses excellent communication skills, has a strong customer-service focus and can be relied upon to work autonomously. A knowledge of, or an experience in schools is desirable.

Candidates must:

• Be technically competent and confident (intermediate to high proficiency) in the MSOffice suite including Microsoft Teams and willing to learn school systems (for example Synergetic, Seqta)
• Demonstrate a passion for collaborative working as a member of a high-functioning team, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Be energetic, enthusiastic and demonstrate a willingness to grow through the sharing of best practice and professional experience
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as excellent time management skills
• Commit to the safeguarding and promotion of student welfare
• Be reliable and punctual
• Support Radford’s strategic priorities and goals
• Uphold Radford’s Values of Truth, Compassion and Wisdom

Qualifications

• High level experience as a sports administrator in or outside the school setting
• Teaching qualification recognised by the ACT Department of Education; maintain registration as a teacher with the Teacher Quality Institute, including WWVP (for part-time/job share applicants)
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Light Rigid Bus Licence (or the ability to obtain one)

How to Apply

Details about this position and how to apply can be found on the Employment section on the College Website http://www.radford.act.edu.au/quick-links/employment/. If you have further enquiries regarding this position, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Applications close at 4pm on Thursday 20 August 2020, and should be addressed to:

The Principal
email: [email protected]

Applicants will be subject to employment screening and will be required to provide a current ACT Working with Vulnerable People card prior to commencing employment.