First Netball Coach | St Kilda Road

Job Description

Wesley College Melbourne, a school of the Uniting Church established in 1866, is one of Australia's leading coeducational independent schools. With over 3,400 students from Early Learning to Year 12 across three metropolitan campuses, the College provides a rich educational experience that values excellence, inclusivity, and holistic development.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Netball Coach to lead our Firsts Netball team for the 2026 winter season. This is a temporary 0.16 FTE seasonal role from 1 February to 31 August 2026. The ideal candidate will hold an intermediate or advanced netball coaching accreditation, be dynamic and organised, and demonstrate strong communication skills. They will be passionate about developing athletes, have a strong understanding of netball pathways, and enjoy working collaboratively with a team of coaches to deliver a high-quality program aligned with Wesley's values of teamwork, integrity and excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Firsts Netball team through training sessions, match preparation, and weekly competition.
• Design and deliver engaging training sessions that build athlete skill, game sense, decision-making, and positional awareness.
• Complete all coaching duties in line with College expectations, including marking attendance, providing feedback, entering game day details, and participating in post-game debriefs.
• Collaborate closely with the Head Coach – Netball and Heads of Campus Sport to ensure smooth program delivery.
• Foster a positive, supportive, and high-performing team environment that reflects Wesley's sporting culture.
• Engage respectfully with parents, officials, and opposition teams on game days.
• Ensure student safety, complete incident reports as required, and uphold all College child safety processes and expectations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Netball Victoria Coaching Accreditation – Intermediate to Advanced (essential).
• Previous experience coaching senior secondary school, representative, or high-performance netball teams.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to mentor and motivate young athletes.
• CPR and First Aid certificates (or willingness to obtain).
• A valid Working with Children Check (Employee).
• Commitment to child safety and the wellbeing of students, in accordance with Wesley's Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct.

Additional Information:

• This is a 0.16 FTE temporary seasonal position from 1 February to 31 August 2026.
• Training and competition commitments align with Wesley's winter sports schedule, including midweek training and Saturday fixtures.
• Applications are accepted only via Seek or the Wesley College website.
• Please visit www.wesleycollege.edu.au for a full position description and to apply online.

For further information, please contact People Services at employment@wesleycollege.edu.au. Applications close at 5:00pm on 14 December 2025. 

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews may commence prior to the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Wesley College is a child-safe employer committed to the welfare and protection of children. All potential employees and volunteers must comply with the College's Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct and undergo background checks in accordance with this policy.