Basketball Coordinator & Permanent Teacher

Basketball Coordinator

Position of Responsibility (POR 1) with Permanent Teaching Position

Cardijn College Marian | Noarlunga Downs, SA
Permanent Teaching Position + POR 1 Leadership Appointment (2 -Year Tenure)
Full-Time | 1.0 FTE (0.9 Teaching / 0.1 Leadership Release)

Lead, Inspire and Grow an Elite Basketball Program

Cardijn College is seeking an outstanding educator and leader to take on the role of Basketball Coordinator at our Marian Campus.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher with a strong basketball background to lead and further develop one of the College's signature sporting pathways. The successful applicant will hold a permanent teaching position at Cardijn College, supported by a Position of Responsibility (POR 1) appointment as Basketball Coordinator.

Working collaboratively with students, staff, families and external sporting organisations, you will drive a culture of excellence, participation and personal growth while supporting students to pursue both academic and sporting success.

About Cardijn College

Cardijn College is an R-12 co-educational Catholic school in the Marist tradition, deeply inspired by the dual charisms of College patrons Cardinal Joseph Cardijn and St. Marcellin Champagnat. Educating and inspiring students in the Southern Vales region of Adelaide since 1984, Cardijn has grown to be a College across three sites, each with distinct offerings. With a current enrolment of 2300 students and over 300 staff, Cardijn College is a Catholic institution which strives to be a beacon of faith in the community and to holistically educate students to have a positive influence on the world around them.

Cardijn College Marian at Noarlunga Downs offers Years 7-12 and is renowned for its extensive curriculum and a vibrant extra-curricular program so as to provide learning pathways for its diversity of students.

Cardijn College Marcellin at Christie Downs provides a wide variety of vocational education and training opportunities for students in Years 10–12 and beyond, with relationships that extend well into their careers across a range of industry partnerships.

Cardijn College Galilee at Aldinga offers Reception to Year 9 in a context where every student experiences a unique sense of belonging in a caring and ecologically aware environment.

About the Role

The Basketball Coordinator will provide strategic and operational leadership of the College's Basketball Academy, ensuring a high-quality sporting and learning experience for all participants.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing the Basketball Academy program and curriculum.
• Providing coaching, mentorship and leadership development opportunities for students.
• Supporting Basketball Academy teaching staff through collaboration, professional learning and curriculum development.
• Developing strong partnerships with clubs, associations and high-performance basketball pathways.
• Coordinating tournaments, carnivals, exchanges and representative opportunities.
• Promoting the Academy within the College and broader community.
• Managing Academy resources, facilities and budgets.
• Ensuring student wellbeing, child safeguarding and duty of care remain central to all activities.

About You

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Exceptional teaching practice and a passion for student growth and achievement.
• Experience in basketball coaching, player development and/or sports program leadership.
• The ability to inspire and lead both students and colleagues.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational, strategic planning and problem-solving abilities.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in teaching and learning.
• Active support for the Catholic ethos and mission of Cardijn College.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must hold or be willing to obtain:

• Current South Australian Teacher Registration.
• Catholic Education South Australia Accreditation (or commitment to obtain).
• Working With Children Check.
• Catholic Police Clearance.
• RRHAN-EC Certification.
• Mandatory Notification Training.
• Relevant First Aid qualifications.

Why Join Cardijn College?

• Permanent teaching appointment providing long-term career security.
• Opportunity to lead and shape a successful Basketball Academy program.
• Work within a collaborative and supportive leadership culture.