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Sports Coordinator
Sports Coordinator
Full Time
Damascus College is seeking a dynamic and motivated Sports Coordinator to lead and manage the College’s sporting programs. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and organised professional who is passionate about student engagement, teamwork, and wellbeing through sport.
As the Sports Coordinator, you will lead the planning, delivery and promotion of the College’s sporting program, ensuring all students have the opportunity to participate, compete and represent the College with pride.
Working with staff and students from Year 7-12 your duties will include:
Key Responsibilities
- Drive active student participation in sport across Years 7–12, including whole-school events and rowing
- Plan and deliver interschool, inter-house and out-of-hours sporting events and carnivals
- Manage all sport-related administration, including entries, risk assessments, travel and compliance requirements
- Recruit, induct and support coaches, umpires and support staff, ensuring awareness of student health needs
- Oversee sporting equipment, uniforms and budgets in collaboration with relevant teams
- Promote sporting achievements through newsletters, assemblies and social media
- Build strong partnerships with local sporting organisations and represent the College at BAS meetings
- Support the development and coordination of the College Rowing Program, including community engagement
- Contribute to broader College priorities, including student wellbeing
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will have:
- Relevant qualifications in Sports Management, Recreation, or Physical Education (or related discipline).
- Experience coordinating school or community sporting programs.
- Strong administrative, organisational, and time-management skills.
- Flexibility to support sports programs outside of regular hours, including early mornings and weekends.
- Understanding of Child Safety Standards and school compliance requirements.
- Level 2 First Aid (including Asthma and Anaphylaxis) or willingness to obtain.
- Flexibility required to support sports programs outside of regular hours, including early mornings and weekends.
Why Join Damascus College
At Damascus College, we are committed to fostering curiosity, innovation, and community. Grounded in the Mercy tradition, we support students to grow into capable, compassionate, and confident individuals.
As part of our team, you will:
- Work within a collaborative and supportive professional environment
- Be part of a culture that values wellbeing and work–life balance
- Enjoy an active Staff Association with regular social events
- Access confidential counselling and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
How to Apply
For an application to be considered, applicants will be expected to provide and complete:
(1) a Cover Letter
(2) a Key Selection Statement (please refer to the position description for the full list of key selection criteria)
(3) a detailed resume and
(4) a completed College Application Form
For a confidential, no-obligation conversation contact the People & Culture Team on (03) 5337 2222.
Applications close 9am Wednesday 20 May 2026.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Damascus College is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people. All employees and volunteers to the college must be committed to providing the highest level of safety and care.
Damascus College acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land the Wadawurrung people. We pay respect to Elders past, present, and emerging.
About Us
As Ballarat’s only Catholic co-educational secondary college, Damascus College offers innovative and progressive learning and teaching that inspires and challenges students to be their best and to contribute confidently to the global community.
Our diverse curriculum caters for various post-secondary pathways, providing young people with a solid foundation on which to build their lives, by an education that focuses on the development of the whole person.
We understand that each student has individual learning needs and we aim to provide classroom activities that differentiate their abilities and learning styles. Students are encouraged to participate in all activities available at the College, regardless of their skill level, as we firmly believe that a well-rounded education provides young people with the agency to be their best.
We are fortunate at Damascus College to be able to offer our students a contemporary learning environment only 7km from the Ballarat CBD, with access to innovative technology, flexible and modern classrooms and lots of open spaces and bushland. Students graduate from Damascus College with a strong sense of their own identity and worth, and an appreciation of Christianity in the Catholic tradition.
