Sport Development Officer | Fixed Term - Term Time

Redeemer is a co-educational Christian school owned and operated by the Lutheran Church of Australia, Queensland District. As a school of the church, it holds that its fundamental role is to offer its students a sound and integrated education within the Christian tradition. Redeemer's motto is: Our Hope is in Christ.

The College is situated in Rochedale on Brisbane's south side, about 20km from the CBD, about 55km from the Gold Coast, and is easily accessible by the Pacific Highway and the Gateway Motorway.

The position of Sport Development Officer exists to provide support to the Sport Department and to develop specific sports across the College without the restrictions of a teaching load.

This position includes (but not limited to) the following:

• The planning and development of College sport programs;
• Coaching.

Skills and Experience:

• Hold a current Coaching Accreditation with the relevant Sate or National Sporting Organization (SSO/NSO) to a minimum Level 1 or higher, and seek to obtain higher accreditation within 12 months of commencing the position:
• Maintain current First Aid, CPR and EPI-pen training qualifications;
• The successful applicant will have current qualifications, or willingness to work towards obtaining qualifications, to facilitate a personal fitness program for students, including the running of strength and conditioning/fitness testing.
• Understanding of the need for confidentiality and sensitivity of information.
• The ability to support the Christian ethos of the College.

Applications should be addressed to Mr Darrin Schumacher, Principal and submitted as one combined PDF file via email to jobs@redeemer.com.au before 4.00pm on Friday 24 January 2025. The PDF File should in the following order include:

• letter of application (one page).
• curriculum vitae (three pages maximum).
• the name, organisation, position, contact mobile number of three referees, at least two of which can speak to your current professional practice.
• Working with Children (Blue Card) status.

Redeemer Lutheran College is committed to the wellbeing and safety of students in it care. Blue Card legislation states a “No Card, No Start” policy. This means that paid employees must hold a current Paid Blue Card/Exemption Card or be issued with a Paid Blue Card/Exemption Card before they can commence work. Candidates may wish to consider how their Blue Card status will affect their suitably for this position as a Blue Card/Exemption Card is an inherent requirement of the role, prior to a state date. For more information on Blue Card/Exemption Cards, please go to the Blue Card Services website.

Applications must be received electronically via jobs@redeemer.com.au indicated above and not posted or hand delivered to the College. Any applications received by means other than the advertised email address will not be considered.

The College reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the closing date for applications.

Redeemer Lutheran College is committed to child safety. We require all applicants to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and successful applicants must comply with the College’s Child Protection Program.