St Patrick’s College, Strathfield is a Catholic school for boys in the Edmund Rice tradition, offering a quality education to over 1,600 boys from Years 5 to 12. Working at St Patrick’s means joining a community of highly motivated, passionate and professional staff known for our inclusivity, expertise and dedication to our students, education and each other.
We are immensely proud of the opportunities afforded to our students, with a strong Co-curricular sporting and cultural program, excellence in learning and teaching, and faith formation and prayer life. St Patrick’s has a rich history of Football since 1978, built on camaraderie, competition, teamwork, good sportsmanship and school pride.
Permanent full-time position – Commence Term 1, 2026.
Reporting to the Head of Sport and Head of Co-Curricular (Stage 3) via the Head of Football, the Assistant Head of Football will support the leadership, administration, coordination, and delivery of the College Football Program from Years 5 to 12. This role focuses on ensuring consistency in coaching and training, particularly across lower-graded teams, while fostering a positive Football culture that promotes teamwork, resilience and College spirit.
- Key Responsibilities
Support the Head of Football in the leadership, development, and management of the Football Program. - Ensure consistent coaching and training delivery across all teams, with a focus on lower-graded squads.
- Monitor student and coach attendance and follow up as required.
- Provide mentorship and induction support to less experienced coaches.
- Manage operational aspects of home match days, including field set-up, referees, equipment, results and parent/staff liaison.
- Assist in organising camps, tours, filming sessions, and special training opportunities.
- Uphold player discipline, sportsmanship, and College values across all grades.
- Contribute to planning, monitoring and review of the Football Curriculum and program outcomes.
- Support the Annual Presentation Evening and other recognition events.
- Coach or supervise a College Football team as required.
- Undertake other relevant duties as directed by the Head of Football, Head of Sport, or Director of Co-Curricular.
- Essential Criteria
A working understanding of, and commitment to the Catholic ethos of a School in the Edmund Rice tradition. - Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries that reflect child safeguarding values in practice.
- AFC B Level qualifications as a minimum
Experience in a Football coaching or administrative role within a school or club environment. - Strong knowledge of coaching strategies, technical and tactical development, and student engagement.
- Ability to mentor and support other coaches.
- Excellent organisational, coordination, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and external providers.
- Commitment to fostering student wellbeing, discipline, and sportsmanship in line with the College’s Catholic ethos.
- Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance.
- First Aid qualifications or willingness to undertake.
How to apply
To express your interest in joining our highly motivated professional staff, apply via the online ‘Career Application’ available on our website Working at SPC | St Patrick’s College Strathfield
Your application should consist of:
1.Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that highlights your claim for the role and demonstrates your suitability.
2.Current CV (maximum 5 pages) outlining your qualifications, experience and skills together with the contact information for three (3) referees.
All applications should be addressed to The Principal (MS Word and PDF attachments are preferred).
Essential to this position is a commitment to the Catholic ethos of a School in the Edmund Rice tradition together with a commitment to the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.
Evidence of a valid WWCC clearance will be required prior to employment.
Applications close 4:00PM Friday 17 October 2025.
Please contact the Director of Human Resources, Risk and Governance on 02 8705 9295 for a confidential discussion regarding your interest in this opportunity.
St Patrick’s College is a child safe and child-centred organisation, committed to the protection of children and has zero-tolerance of any abuse of children. It is our commitment to ensure that each and every child and young person under our care are kept safe and free from all forms of harm and abuse.
The appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.
St Patrick’s College is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
We are committed to reconciliation and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
