Head of Sport

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At Barker we have a clear and distinct focus on ensuring that all students have what they need to thrive; to grow, to inspire, to serve, to think critically and to be a learner fully engaged with the world around them. It is at the core of what we do here.

We also believe that participation in team sports, healthy competition and skills development are essential elements in the development of well-balanced young people. A strong sense of sportsmanship and fair play is fostered among the whole School community.

In 2020, the School will open its new Rosewood Centre – a purpose-built sports and learning precinct that will provide us with a facility that takes us deep into the 21st century for generation upon generation.

The Rosewood Centre will be a gathering place where sport, community and learning can all come together.

This is an exciting time to be joining a dynamic and professional team of people at Barker College.

Phillip Heath AM Head of Barker College

Sport is an integral part of life at Barker.

Head of Barker College

Sport at Barker

At Barker all students are involved in sport and Saturday sport is often the highlight of a student’s week at school, as it brings a healthy balance to their life. Our aim is to provide students with an enjoyable sporting experience, where excellence is pursued and individual potential realised. A strong sense of sportsmanship and fair play is fostered among the whole School community.

We have a fine tradition on the sporting field and Barker has produced many State and National champions, including Captains of National teams. Our school teams are renowned for their dedication and commitment and being selected in a School team is a matter of pride.

The School is blessed with five ovals, 7 tennis courts, an astro-turf playing field and a 25 metre indoor swimming pool.

Most sports offer several levels of interschool competition and students are carefully graded to a team that matches their individual level of skill. In addition students compete in House Competitions including Athletics, Swimming and Cross-Country.

Athletics, Netball, Rugby 7s, Swimming, Rugby, AFL, Football, Cricket, Surf Lifesaving, Fencing, Squash, Tennis, Cross-Country, Basketball, Hockey, Softball and Taekwondo are the main sports played against other schools, although there are many others offered.

Overview of Sport

• Junior School students compete in the IPSHA competition

• Secondary School boys compete in the CAS competition (Committee of the Associated Schools)

• Secondary School girls compete in the Independent Sports’ Association (ISA) Competition and in local district and community sporting competitions

• In 2018, Barker were named CAS Champions in the boys’ 1st Basketball, 1st XV Rugby, 1st XI Football, 1st Cricket Northern District Cup Joint Champions, 1st Squash Grand Finalists and in the Bungan Whale Challenge for Surf Lifesaving.

• Our girls enjoyed similar success with 1st Basketball winning the ISA Championship; 1st Softball won their 22nd Premiership title, Touch Football teams secured 5 Premierships, 2 Premiership titles for our Netball teams and ISA Swimming Senior Champions.

Coaching Program

Coaching at Barker across all of our sports is an area the School takes very seriously. Barker invests heavily in its coaching program with a strong blend of highly experienced and professional coaches, young emerging coaches, past students and of course our teaching staff.

Our coaches are tasked to foster a positive and respectful culture with their team environments whilst always maintaining an inspiring attitude towards their coaching responsibilities on and off the field, court, or pool. Student engagement is paramount and we therefore encourage all coaches to take the lead in enabling openness, building a culture of trust and getting to know each and every student within their own teams, to better understand the unique value and role that a student can play within that team. This will ensure our students are engaged, challenged, developed and hopefully inspired throughout their sporting experience at Barker.

Rosewood Centre – Opening 2020

Located in The Avenue, the Rosewood Centre will provide Barker’s students access to cutting edge recreation and learning spaces.

Incorporating a comprehensive fitness centre, five international standard indoor sports courts, 12 classrooms and learning spaces, the Rosewood Centre will be a place where all Barker students are able to maximise their gifts.

Position Description

The Head of Sport is a Full-time (1.0FTE) role.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

General

• Provide leadership and development for all areas of sporting activity

• Develop and drive the overarching vision of Sport at Barker from Pre-K – 12 in alignment with the School’s Vision to be a leader in Christian education, characterised by a global vision, inspiring hope

• Provide leadership and development in strategy, policies and decision making in conjunction with the Deputy Head of Operations and in alignment with the School’s strategic plan

• Ensure provision of appropriate sports programs to engage all students ensuring coeducational balance and sports equity

• Facilitate innovative and effective development programs from beginner to elite pathways

• Visible leader of Barker Sport (including Saturdays)

• Evaluate the effectiveness of the program and respond to needs in a timely manner

Staffing

• Work with relevant sports’ personnel to recruit, onboard and develop quality coaching staff

• Be responsible for the staffing and management of the School’s Sports Program

• Provide leadership and management to to all sports and sports facilities personnel

Facilities

• Oversee the allocation of sport facilities and playing fields

• Provide leadership and oversight of the Aquatic Centre and the Rosewood Centre

Administration

• Lead and/or oversee Barker’s representation at the relevant sporting associations

• Be responsible for the sports’ budget

• Ensure health and safety standards are monitored and maintained

• Monitor achievement and develop recognition strategies for students and staff

The Head of Sport will be responsible for the oversight and direction of the School’s sports program from Pre-K to 12.

Position Description

Communication and Publicity

• Liaise with the Communications department to communicate and promote Barker Sport

• Sanction, monitor and develop Sporting Tours in liaison with the Deputy Head – Operations

• Ensure outstanding opportunities and delivery for all students

• Identify and develop possible income streams related to sport, including corporate events, high performing cultures and conferences

• Enhance relationships with sporting networks and community engagement

• Liaise with Head of PDHPE, Deans and Heads of House

• Liaise with HR, Finance and Communications Departments

Skills Essential to the Job

• Teaching qualification or strong working knowledge of Schools

• Degree or similar level qualification in sports or management related discipline

• Extensive knowledge of the sport landscape

• Demonstrated outstanding awareness of the practice of sport

Essential Personal Attributes

• Ability to build trust and work in partnership with colleagues at all levels of the School

• Highly refined communication skills, both written and oral

• Well developed active listening skills, showing an ability to take direction as well as to direct and lead

• Outstanding commitment to the development of Sport in a School context

• Dynamic and enthusiastic leader with vision and ability to develop and implement strategic goals

• Commitment to equity and diversity

• Exceptional personal standards of honesty, integrity and professionalism

• Strong service orientation with the ability to foster a strong service culture

• Excellent team leadership skills with the capability to manage and inspire all colleagues

• Excellent presentation skills

• Commitment to the School’s Mission, Vision and Values and ability to contribute to the Christian character of the School

Accountability

Child Safety

Barker College has an abiding commitment to the safety, protection and well-being of all children and young people in our care. All staff members will be held accountable for ensuring adherence to the policies of the School, in particular those relating to the safeguarding of children.

General

Breaches to a staff member’s responsibilities and/or authority will be managed through the School’s Disciplinary Management Procedures. This defined accountability is underpinned by the Barker College Staff Code of Professional Practice, Complaints and Performance Management procedures.

Work Health and Safety

All staff members will be held accountable for their actions and omissions where it affects their own or another person’s workplace safety.

Special Conditions

• Prepared to undertake any additional training to complement the position

• Flexible working hours

Organisation Chart Relative to Position

The Manager’s Manager The Head of Barker College

The Immediate Manager Deputy Head - Operations

This Position Head of Sport

91 Pacific HighwayHornsby NSW 2077Australia June 2019

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