Summer Sports Coaches

Wilderness School is a non-denominational day and boarding girl’s school educating students from Early Learning Centre through to Year 12.  Since 1884, Wilderness School has prepared girls to be adventurous, courageous, responsible, and respectful learners and leaders.  At Wilderness, we strive to enable each student to be the best that she can be.

We are seeking casual Summer Sports Coaches to join our Sport program for the 2026/27 summer season.

These casual positions, reporting to the Director of Sport & Recreation, cover training sessions and matches across Term 4 2026 and Term 1 2027, in a range of summer sports listed below.

• Basketball

• Tennis

• Volleyball

• Touch Football 

• Cricket

• AFL (Junior)

• Water Polo

The Coach plays a vital role in delivering a high quality sporting program, coaching and developing students in a safe, supportive and engaging environment while fostering teamwork, discipline and personal growth. The successful applicants will deliver training in a positive and encouraging manner that ensures every athlete feels valued and given the opportunity to improve, attend all training sessions, matches and scheduled coaches' meetings, and communicate openly with the Director of Sport & Recreation and relevant sport coordinators.

The role also carries important supervisory responsibilities, including accompanying students on bus journeys to and from training and matches, carrying and returning the first aid kit for off-site sessions, recording accurate attendance, taking responsibility for team equipment, and securing facilities and equipment at the conclusion of each session.

We are looking for coaches who model professionalism and uphold the School's culture, ensuring every student is valued and encouraged to reach her full potential both on and off the field.

Here at Wilderness, we aim to grow a team of coaches who are:

• Positive role models who engage, motivate and inspire athletes in a supportive environment
• Skilled in developing technique, teamwork and game sense across a range of ability levels
• Reliable and well organised, arriving prepared and communicating promptly
• Committed to the safety, wellbeing and development of every student in their care
• Collaborative team members who share knowledge and expertise in a supportive and uplifting manner
• Understanding of and committed to the Wilderness School Values

About You

• Experience coaching school-aged students (preferred)
• Strong sport-specific knowledge
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, organised and professional
• Current Working With Children Check (or ability to obtain)
• Relevant coaching accreditation (desirable)

Why work for us?

At Wilderness School, we know that people thrive when they feel supported, valued, and inspired. Along with a strong sense of community, we offer access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your wellbeing, onsite yoga classes to recharge mind and body, in-house leadership development opportunities, and an onsite café to connect and unwind.

As a sports coach, you’ll be part of a collaborative and energetic environment where your contribution to student growth and performance is valued.

How to Apply

For details about Wilderness School, please visit the School’s website at https://wilderness.com.au/employment. 

For a copy of the position description, please email hr@wilderness.com.au. 

To apply, please provide the following addressed to Mr Brad Snell, Acting Principal:

• Resume/CV
• Covering letter addressing you coaching backgroud and chosen sports. 
• Contact details of three referees

Applications will close 9am Monday 14th September 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they come through.

Please do not email your applications, please only apply through the portal or Seek. 

For a confidential discussion, please contact Olivia Stapleton-Pitt, Director of People & Culture on (08) 8343 1081.

The School reserves the right to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date.

The successful applicant will be required to maintain a valid Working With Children Check, Protective Practices and Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care training, as well as adhere to the School’s Child Protection Policy.  We encourage you to apply for your Working With Children Check should you not currently hold one.