At a Glance
- Tasks: Coach students in various sports, enhancing their skills and knowledge.
- Company: Join the vibrant community at Somerville House, dedicated to student development.
- Benefits: Earn competitive hourly rates starting from $33.00, with flexible hours.
- Other info: Casual positions available before, during, and after school hours.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on young athletes while enjoying a dynamic coaching environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in coaching and a current blue card for working with children.
The predicted salary is between 33 - 33 $ per hour.
Calling all experienced Coaches who are seeking a role to work with students to contribute to development, skill enhancement and knowledge across a variety of sports!
We are now taking applications for coaches to join us throughout the 2027 school year on a casual basis.
Sport Coaches are required to plan and deliver high-quality school sporting sessions.
Multi opportunities before, during and after school hours.
Please refer to the sport sections of our website www. somerville. qld. edu. au, for further information regarding
Co-Curricular Sports at Somerville House.
Astheseare casual positions, you will be advised by the Director of Sport and the Sport Co-ordinator of your working arrangements.
It is a mandatory requirement for this role that you hold a current paid blue card for working with children via blue card services.
Sports coaches are required to plan and deliver high-quality school sporting sessions for multiple sports.
Coaches must be available for early morning and after school training sessions, with Saturday morning fixtures.
Somerville House offers competitive hourly rates for all qualified coaches starting from $33.00 per hour!
- Specific Positions Required
- AFL (Coaches)
- Athletics/Cross Country (Coaches)
- Basketball (Coaches & Umpires)
- Cricket (Coaches)
- General (ability to coach multiple sports)
- Netball (Head Coach, coach and umpire positions available)
- Touch Football (Coaches)
These sports will be across both Andrews Cup (AC) and Queensland Girls Secondary Schools Sports Association (QGSSSA) working with our students across Years 2 - 12.
At Somerville House, the safety and wellbeing of children and young people is our highest priority.
We are committed to providing a child-safe environment where students are respected, protected and empowered.
We seek staff who actively support and uphold our commitment to child safety and who demonstrate appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries at all times.
Application Process
Short-listed applicants will be contacted and invited to attend a short interview with the Co-ordinator/Director.
Terms and conditions of employment will be discussed during the interview.
ALL applications will remain confidential.
Applications for this position close 9.00am, Monday 09 November 2026 . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.
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Co-Curricular Coaches – Sport in Brisbane employer: Somerville House
Somerville House is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and supportive work environment where staff can make a meaningful impact on the lives of students. With a strong emphasis on community, professional development, and child safety, employees are encouraged to grow both personally and professionally while enjoying the unique advantage of working in a prestigious boarding school setting. Located in a vibrant educational community, this role provides opportunities to build lasting relationships with students and families, making it a truly rewarding place to work.
