Sports Coordinator

John Paul College, Nicholls (see more jobs from this school)

Nicholls, ACT 


Coordinator

Teaching Subject: Physical Education

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 10 May 2026


Lead and inspire school sport! Coordinate programs and interschool competitions, partner with staff and clubs, and create safe, inclusive opportunities that build wellbeing, teamwork and school pride.

<p><strong>Salary Range:&nbsp;</strong>$149,107 plus superannuation&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Status:&nbsp;</strong>Full-time&nbsp;<br><strong>Eligibility:&nbsp;</strong>Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident&nbsp;<br><strong>Start Date:&nbsp;</strong>Negotiable&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br><strong>About St John Paul II College&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>St John Paul II College (JPC) is a Catholic, co-educational secondary school serving families in the north of Canberra. At JPC, we strive for excellence in teaching so that our students are offered every opportunity for success in their learning. Teachers at JPC are provided structured professional learning opportunities including a focus on offering students an excellent education through the implementation of the Science of Learning as expressed through Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn’s ‘Catalyst’ program.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>By joining JPC you will benefit from recent changes to our timetable including an increase in explicit teaching time and focus on routines to&nbsp;maximise&nbsp;student engagement. Staff are located in Faculty-based staffrooms to promote a focus on the delivery of quality teaching and learning programs. All staff have access to Flourish, a system-wide dedicated People Wellbeing Program offering in-time support.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>The Sports Coordinator is responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of sport programs and interschool competitions. Acting as the primary point of contact for all sport-related matters, the role ensures students have safe, inclusive, and well-organised opportunities to participate in sporting activities that support physical wellbeing, teamwork, and school engagement. The Sports Coordinator liaises with staff, students, parents, and external sporting organisations to manage fixtures, team nominations, supervision, and compliance requirements. The role plays a key part in promoting student participation, upholding school values, and representing the school in interschool and association-based sport.</p> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://catalyst.cg.catholic.edu.au/">Catalyst</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice&nbsp;</li> <li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;</li> <li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;</li> <li>Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;</li> <li>Access our People Wellbeing Program,&nbsp;Flourish&nbsp;</li> <li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications and Eligibility&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching&nbsp;</li> <li>ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance</li> <li>ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration</li> <li>Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.&nbsp;This position involves working with children.&nbsp;Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br> For further information about the School please visit our&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.jpc.act.edu.au/">website.</a>&nbsp;Information about the&nbsp;Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited&nbsp;(CECG) can be accessed&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong>&nbsp;Please contact Nicola Grieb&nbsp;on 02&nbsp;6163 4800 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:nicola.grieb@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Sports%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>nicola.grieb@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Sports%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:nicola.grieb@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Sports%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">nicola.grieb@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment team on 02&nbsp;6234 5427&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Sports%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Sports%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Sports%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/506805/sports-coordinator">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>