We're hiring: Primary School ESO Sports Coordinator

📍 Location: Mercedes College, 540 Fullarton Road, Springfield SA 5062
📅 Applications close: 9am Monday 16th June 2025
🕒 Work Type: Part-time – Permanent

Are you an energetic organiser who loves sport and thrives behind the scenes?

At Mercedes College, we’re looking for a dynamic Primary School ESO Sports Coordinator to take the lead in planning, coordinating, and delivering inclusive sports experiences that keep our students moving, learning, and loving every moment of it.

This is a hands-on administration role that requires strong organisational skills, clear communication, and a passion for sport in the primary years. You'll help foster a culture of fun, fair play, and teamwork—on and off the field.

🏅 Your role will include:

Leading the administration and coordination of our Primary School’s sports program

Organising carnivals, interschool events, training schedules, transport, equipment, and trophies

Communicating clearly with students, families, and staff via newsletters, emails, social media, and announcements

Managing resources—ordering gear, maintaining first aid kits, setting up and packing down events

Supporting students of all ages and abilities, including those with learning needs

Coordinating and supervising other staff and volunteers involved in school sport

Contributing to student reporting, performance tracking, and event evaluations

Being the go-to person for all things sport-related in the primary school

Attending rostered Saturday work (up to 5 hours on some weekends during sporting seasons)

🛠️ What you’ll bring:

A qualification in Sports Coaching, Fitness, Sport Development or similar

Experience working in a primary school or children’s sport setting

Strong administration, time management, and organisational skills

Confidence with Microsoft Office and digital tools

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work independently, use initiative, and lead with enthusiasm

Availability to work after school hours and rostered Saturdays as required

⏰ About the hours:

While this is a primarily weekday-based role, some Saturday work is required—rostered and planned in advance, with a maximum of up to 5 hours per Saturday, depending on the sporting calendar.

🌟 Why join us?

A fun, supportive school culture that values sport, wellbeing, and teamwork

A role where your love for planning and sport come together

Opportunities to lead, grow, and make a visible impact in students’ lives

A highly active and rewarding work environment full of variety and purpose

📩 Ready to make a difference?

Be the reason our primary students love their time on the field. Apply now and let’s create some magic together.

Email your application to [email protected], addressed to Mr. Andrew Balkwill (Principal), comprising:

Cover letter outlining the following (no more than 1 A4 page) detailing your experience and passion for this role

A copy of your CV, including 3 referees

Completed Applicant Declaration Form (See the Mercedes College website https://www.mercedes.catholic.edu.au/about-mercedes/careers/)

💚 Let’s build something active and inspiring together.

Applications close: 9am Monday 16th June 2025

Appointment will be subject to Working with Children and Catholic screening clearances.

Mercedes College reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable applicant prior to the application close date.