Winter Coaching Positions – Football & Rugby

St Patrick’s College, Strathfield is a Catholic school for boys in the Edmund Rice tradition offering a quality education to over 1,600 boys from Years 5 to 12. Working at St Patrick’s College, Strathfield means joining a community of highly motivated, passionate, professional and experienced individuals who are known for their inclusivity, expertise and dedication to our students, education and each other.

Learning takes place beyond the classroom and our broad Co-curricular Program encompasses sport, the performing arts, public speaking and community involvement. The Co-Curricular Program supports and complements the spiritual and academic life of our students.  The College is also a member of the Independent Sporting Association (ISA) and Independent Primary Schools Heads of Australia (IPSHA).

We are seeking suitably qualified and experienced Football and Rugby Coaches for the coming winter season commencing on Wednesday 11 March 2026.

Essential to these roles:

• Experience in Sports Coaching along with relevant accreditation is highly advantageous
• Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries that reflect child safeguarding values in practice
• A valid Driver’s Licence and have access to a vehicle
• Current First Aid certificate is highly desirable
• Proven ability to lead and manage adolescents
• Willing to work mornings and/or afternoons and Saturdays
• Possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check for paid employment

Successful applicants will have a proven track record of reliability, punctuality and experience in their chosen sport. A desire and passion to work with young people to better their holistic experience along with an appreciation of the College ethos are essential.

Come and share in our Vision of “providing opportunities for excellence and fullness beyond the classroom”.

St Patrick’s College is a child safe and child-centred organisation, committed to the protection of children and has zero-tolerance of any abuse of children. It is our commitment to ensure that each and every child and young person under our care are kept safe and free from all forms of harm and abuse.

Persons interested in these roles are asked to send an email to [email protected] with details of your qualifications and experience along with contact information. Prospective coaches will be contacted and provided with further information about the role requirements and terms of engagement.

Expressions of interest close 4:00 PM Friday 6 March 2026. 

The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related engagement.

St Patrick’s College is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. 

We are committed to reconciliation and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.