ABOUT THE POSITION
Cranbrook School is committed to motivating and developing athletes from beginners through to elite level. Coaching will require you to be available for before and/or after school training commitments and work on Saturdays.
Coaches actively support the mission and values of Cranbrook School in developing and mentoring our students to reach their potential as athletes and young people. Your role involves developing and improving the physical skills, decision making abilities and positive sporting behaviours of our students to enable them to successfully compete within school-based competitions and beyond.
Employment is on a casual basis. Remuneration will be determined by your experience and qualifications.
ABOUT YOU
You have a demonstrated record of being a dynamic and successful coach. You are enthusiastic, patient and focused on technique.
With excellent communication skills, you have the ability to engage with all stakeholders in a responsive and inclusive manner.
SELECTION CRITERIA
- A minimum of a Level 2 Athletics Australia coaching accreditation
- Level 3 Athletics Australia coaching accreditation is desirable but not essential
- An exercise science or human movement degree
- Experience coaching athletics events including; sprints (100, 200, 400m), middle distance (800m, 1500m and 3000m), jumps (high jump and long jump), hurdles and throws (shot put, javelin and discus)
- An active interest in and commitment to the promotion of children and youth sport
- Ability to role model effective behaviours while acknowledging professional boundaries
- Ability to communicate in a professional and timely manner
- Reliability and commitment
- A level of mobility that supports the ability to respond to a first aid / behavioural incident
- Strong physical, mental and emotional health to deal with the required demands and responsibilities of the role
- Current First Aid and CPR qualifications
- A firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- A demonstrated understanding of child safety and appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.
ABOUT CRANBROOK SCHOOL
Founded in 1918, Cranbrook School is a multi-campus Anglican independent day and boarding school for students in Pre-School to Year 12. In 2026, the School welcomed girls into Years 7 and 11, with full coeducation across the campus by 2029.
Guided by its enduring vision to be a world-class school that nurtures and enables every student to fulfil their potential and thrive, Cranbrook offers a values-led education enriched by academic excellence and extensive sporting and co-curricular opportunities. The School’s motto, esse quam videri – “to be, rather than to seem to be” – underpins its commitment to authenticity, character and service. This well-rounded educational approach provides an educational experience that celebrates each individual and prepares every Cranbrookian for a purposeful life of contribution within and beyond the School gates.
Overlooking Sydney Harbour and set on approximately 13 hectares in one of Sydney's most prestigious eastern suburbs, the School currently educates over 1,800 students across four campuses: two Pre-Schools – St Michael's and St Mark's - a Junior School campus in Rose Bay, and the Senior School Campus in Bellevue Hill. The School's two Boarding Houses provide care and accommodation for 75 students from Years 7 to 12.
Cranbrook School is a child safe organisation. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students and are committed to protecting our students from abuse and harm.
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK AND WORKING RIGHTS
The successful applicant for this position will be required to hold a current NSW Working with Children Check clearance. Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or hold a visa with appropriate working rights.
