Pymble Ladies’ College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent.  

We believe our staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are our most valuable resource. We are proud to have passionate and dedicated staff who recognise the unique strengths and qualities of every Pymble girl. 

The role

Pymble Sport is dedicated to establishing itself as a global leader in sports, providing opportunities where girls of all ages, abilities, and aspirations are encouraged to reach their fullest potential. Our programs are designed specifically to inspire a lifelong passion for sport and physical activity in young girls. 

We are seeking several casual Coaches to join our team. As a casual coach you will be responsible for preparing, delivering and evaluating training sessions that develop the skills, fitness and performance of athletes in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. 

The casual Rowing Coaches will foster a positive team culture, promote sportsmanship and encourage individual growth both on and off the field/court/water. This role will undertake training sessions from the programming of the Head Coach – Rowing and Coordinator from the Sports Coordinator – Rowing.

Key responsibilities include skill development, performance monitoring, injury prevention and ensuring adherence to child safety and safeguarding policies. The coach acts as a role model, demonstrating leadership, integrity and enthusiasm for sport.

Click here for the position description. 

Our kind of team member

You will demonstrate the following attributes and capabilities:

• Willingness to support and promote the ethos and values of the College.
• A genuine interest in the Sport of Rowing.
• Previous experience Rowing or Coaching Rowing.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with and encourage young people.
• Demonstrated ability to competently drive a speedboat desirable.
• Current First Aid & CPR Certification or willing to obtain.
• Working with Children Check.

Your kind of workplace

Pymble people are at the heart of what the College offers its students. That’s why every Teacher, Professional Services and Co-curricular staff member is valued for being the person they are, for the quality of their work, for their diverse contribution and for their wins – big and small. We express our appreciation in many ways, including through recognition programs, story sharing, celebrations, feedback, and competitive remuneration.

We treasure our caring, collegiate community, which Pymble people often refer to as the ‘Pymble family’. We also appreciate that our family is not the only one in the lives of Pymble people, so we ‘walk the talk’ when it comes to supporting work-life balance, providing family benefits and contributing to community connections.

Your kind of benefits

The rate per hour for casual coaches is highly competitive and commensurate with experience. We also provide a wide range of opportunities for Pymble people personally and professionally through growth strategies, career progression, access to the latest technology and best in class resources.

Our kind of process

To learn more about this position, the calibre of person we are seeking to appoint, what makes Pymble an excellent place to work and continue your journey of professional growth - please submit your application online and include a cover letter indicating the days and hours you are available to coach.

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may occur prior to the closing date. Applications for these opportunities are ongoing.

Successful candidates must provide a paid Working with Children Check prior to engagement.

Pymble Ladies’ College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workforce which represents the diverse society in which we live. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

We acknowledge the Durramurragal as the traditional custodians of the land on which our College is built. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future recognising the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.