Current Opportunities

Xavier Catholic College, Ballina

Applications are invited from young adults who have completed Year 12 in recent years and who have a strong interest in supporting Sports at Xavier Catholic College. This is a 12-month position to support these pursuits of students and staff who organise them in the College.

Sport Trainee

The Sport Trainee is responsible for supporting the College’s Leader of Sport in ensuring the delivery of sporting activities for all students. They will assist in the general administration of the Sport Department and offer practical support and assistance as required. Key responsibilities include assisting with College carnivals, coaching sporting teams, and supporting the management of the College's Integrated Sports program. The successful applicant may be required to oversee early morning training sessions or accompany students on overnight excursions.

The Sport Trainee will also undertake a Certificate III in Education Support as part of their traineeship.

Applicants must:

• have a current NSW Working with Children Check
• compliance with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead Policy upon appointment

Applicants will be required to: 

• be an active and visible member of the Catholic Church community
• committ to the Catholic Community’s ethics, values and standards
• be self-motivated, organised, creative, trustworthy, committed and able to motivate youth
• have excellent communication skills, and personal initiative
• be able to recognise and maintain confidentiality

Click here to view the key responsibilities of this role.

Applicants with interest in sports/fitness, and/or with experience in coaching and organising sport, will be highly regarded.

Your application should address the above criteria including the nomination of two (2) referees including a Parish Priest, Priest or Minister.

Enquiries to the school: xavier@lism.catholic.edu.au

Applications must be received by 3:00pm on Friday 29 November 2024.

Richmond Region

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools.

Child Protection Legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.