Ravenswood School for Girls is a Uniting Church Prep to Year 12 day and boarding school for girls located on Sydney’s North Shore. Ravenswood offers both the HSC and the IB Diploma Programme as well as the PYP in the Junior School. It is a school where staff enjoy a range of benefits that foster health and wellbeing, and students achieve outstanding academic success supported by innovative teaching practices that are underpinned by a whole school approach to Positive Education.

We are seeking a passionate and organised individual to join our Sport Department as Sports Coordinator & Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Coordinator. This permanent, full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the administration and delivery of both junior school sport programs and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. The role includes working on Saturdays to support weekend sports and related activities, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging experience for all students.

Key Responsibilities:

Sports Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of Sport with planning and delivering a broad range of sport programs across the school
• Organise, promote, and manage Junior School Sport programs, including casual sport coach management, administration, and competition logistics
• Coordinate House Sport carnivals and other sporting events
• Provide administrative support for all school sports-related activities
• Ensure the smooth operation of all sport initiatives, including weekend sports events and competitions

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Oversee the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program, including the coordination of adventurous journeys through external providers, and related activities
• Liaise with students, parents, staff and external providers to ensure the successful implementation of the Award
• Conduct risk assessments and manage health and safety requirements for all Award-related activities

Key Skills and Experience:

• Strong organisational, administrative, and communication skills
• Experience in managing or coordinating sports programs and/or cocurricular activities
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, staff, and external providers
• Familiarity with safety protocols, risk assessments, and compliance standards
• Passion for fostering student growth and well-being through sport and adventure
• Flexibility to work on Saturdays as part of the full-time role

To Apply:

Please include a cover letter as the first page of your resume.

Ravenswood School for Girls is dedicated to maintaining a child safe environment and is committed to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children. 

Shortlisted applicants will be required to provide the School with their Working With Children Check number in order to be eligible for this position.

It is not a requirement of employment to be vaccinated for COVID-19. However, the School strongly encourages all of their employees to maintain an up-to-date vaccination status against COVID-19.

Applications close: 4pm Friday 17 January 2025

If you have any questions: Please contact Edward Ellwood-Hall by email sport@ravenswood.nsw.edu.au

Ravenswood is a Uniting Church, Positive Education and IB World School