Position Vacant: Co-ordinator of High Performance Sport Coaching
Co-ordinator of High Performance Sport Coaching
This position is full-time with a part-time teacher load in Health and PE. The starting date is Term 1 2026 (January)
The Position
POSITION: Co-ordinator of High Performance Sport Coaching.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal through Head of Sport
REPORTS TO: Head of Sport, Head of Physical Education
KEY FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Coaching staff; Junior School Sports Co-ordinator; teachers; students; boarding staff; parents.
The Person
We seek a committed, highly professional and appropriately qualified Co-ordinator of High-Performance Sport Coaching wanting to join the College community within the Sports and Physical Education Departments. Particularly, we seek a person with a demonstrated background in high performance sport coaching and an avid interest in sport, physical activity and approaches to enhancing student sport performance, particularly through maximising coaching standards at the College. A part-time teaching load in the area of Physical Education as well as coaching sporting teams forms an integral part of the role.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities and qualifications:
Ethos, Values and Culture
- Demonstrate support for and demonstrate personal alliance with the College’s Christian values and ethos.
- Be a positive and engaged member of the Sport and Physical Education Departments – someone who enjoys working collaboratively.
- Show an active interest in, experience with, and/or support for the delivery of quality girls’ education.
- Have clear experience with/ or interest in the specific needs of boarding students and their families and experience working with them in and out of the classroom.
- Demonstrated experience in management and leadership of others, specifically within a high-performance coaching setting; and…
Coaching Expertise
- Have recent and significant experience and qualifications as a high-level coach or as part of a coaching team – involvement in the areas of Athletics, Cross Country and Swimming would be looked upon favourably. Experience in other sport disciplines will also be considered.
- Be both keen and able to coach across a spectrum of Fairholme aligned sports and sporting teams.
- Be knowledgeable and current regarding best practice in developing programs for fitness training and skill development across a diversity of sports – particularly as is relevant to girls and adolescents.
- Be well-connected within the Sports Coaching field and able to source and lead professional learning opportunities for College coaching staff.
- Have the ability to mentor and develop the skills of other coaches both within and outside of one’s areas of expertise and experience.
- Have strong administrative and communication skills and be competent in dissemination of information through a range of media – newsletter articles, emails, phone, Assemblies, or team gatherings.
- Demonstrated experience leading and managing other coaches to achieve high level results within their sport programs.
Pedagogical Expertise
- Be a passionate teacher, with interest and experience in the field of Physical Education and is able to inspire and engage students through a repertoire of diverse pedagogical strategies.
- Be well-organised and innovative in approach to teaching and learning practices.
- Undertake timely processes and procedures in relation to reporting and assessment.
- Demonstrate ability to and interest in differentiating curriculum to meet the needs of individual learners.
- Show the ability to work with the College’s Learning Management System - Schoolbox, along with a willingness to utilise these frameworks to underpin and strengthen practices within the classroom setting is fundamental to the role.
Working with Children:
As a College we are committed to the health and wellbeing of all our members and, in particular the welfare of all students in our care. As such, staff members are committed to prevention, identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect and adherence to the Child Protection Policy and the Staff Code of Conduct, both of which are available on the College webpage.
Whilst such policies have direct relevance to boarding, coaching, nursing and teaching staff, all prospective candidates are requested to read the following documents prior to submitting an application. Our responsibilities to work respectfully and thoughtfully with all, and particularly the young people in our care, are shared across all staff, evident in our demeanour, as well as our adherence to policy requirements.
Prospective candidates are requested to read these documents prior to submission of an application.
Communication Skills
The ability to work collaboratively with work colleagues, and to communicate clearly and enthusiastically with staff, students, and families as well as give demonstrated support to and enactment of a restorative practices approach to conflict resolution is required for all staff.
Prospective candidates are requested to read the following documents prior to submitting an application:
Restorative Practices »
Workplace Health and Safety
As a member of the College staff are required to follow all workplace, health and safety requirements that include but are not limited to:
- Adherence to and working knowledge of policy requirements;
- Cooperation with audit, professional learning and training/drill processes;
- Meticulous attention to reporting responsibilities and record-keeping obligations in relation to all workplace, health and safety matters.
Other Duties
The Principal may require the Co-ordinator of High Performance Sport Coaching to undertake other duties from time to time, in areas which they are duly qualified (subject to the person’s ability to perform such duties) and in keeping with their role.
About Fairholme College
Fairholme College is a leading independent day and boarding school for girls from Prep to Year 12 in Toowoomba, Queensland. With a history dating back to 1908, the College is known for its academic achievement, Christian ethos, strong boarding culture, and commitment to nurturing each student’s potential.
The Package
The appointment is currently under the conditions of the 2026 Fairholme College Enterprise Agreement and will attract proportional time release and remuneration commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications, experience and expertise.
Applications
Applications, which close on Thursday 8 January 2026, should include a cover letter and a full curriculum vitae (no longer than four A4 pages, font: Calibri, size 12) with the following details:
- Personal details including name, address, contact details, religious affiliation, QCT registration number;
- Academic qualifications;
- Employment history;
- Professional associations and recent professional learning activities;
- Significant professional or personal achievements; and
- Names and contact details of 3 referees.
*The College reserves the right to contact other persons who may have relevant knowledge of your qualifications and experience.
Within the submission, applicants are also required to provide a written response which:
- Outlines your specific experience in the three key areas; Ethos, Values and Culture, Coaching Expertise and Pedagogical Expertise;
- Explains the appeal of the position to you personally; and
- Discusses your alignment with the College’s values and mission.
Closing date Thursday 8 January 2026
Applications to:
Mrs Colette Whell
Administration Manager
Fairholme College
PO Box 688
TOOWOOMBA 4350
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07 4688 4624
Selection Process
The interview panel will review applications and determine a short list. Non successful candidates will be advised via email once the interview process has been completed and the successful candidate appointed.
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