About School Sport
Since its establishment in 1981, School Sport Australia has been responsible for the development and promotion of school sport in Australia.
This has been achieved through the work of its State Member bodies which have accepted the responsibility of implementing School Sport Australia programs, assisting in policy development and providing, through their individual state networks, the maximum number of opportunities for students to participate in the broadest possible range of sporting activities.
During this time, the focal point of School Sport Australia activities has been the interstate competitions offered at both Primary and Secondary levels. These are the culmination of state based programs and offer the gifted and talented students the opportunity to participate in higher levels of sporting competition. These events are an integral part of the School Sport Australia program, not only for their sporting benefits, but also for the immense educational, cultural and social benefits they provide for the participants
Positions Available
- 12yrs and under Girls Coach- 2 year term
- 12yrs and under Boys Coach- 2 year term
- 14yrs and under Girls Coach- 2 year term
- 14yrs and under Boys Coach- 2 year term
- 12yrs and under Girls Sports Trainer- 3 year term
- 12yrs and under Boys Sports Trainer- 3 year term
- 14yrs and under Girls Sports Trainer- 3 year term
- 14yrs and under Boys Sports Trainer- 3 year term
- 12yrs and under Girls Manager - 3 year term
- 14yrs and under Girls Manager - 3 year term
- 12yrs and under Girls Tour Leader - 2 year term
- 12yrs and under Boys Tour Leader - 2 year term
Specific Information
- Positions are advertised for usually a three year tenure but this sometimes varies. So as not to have all officials turning over at the same time, we have staggered the tenure with some positions so please check the length of the tenure of your particular position.
- Volunteers can apply for a second 3 year term immediately after their previous has finished.
- As a DoE agency there is a requirement that all Interstate School Sport NT teams must have at least one teacher per team appointed as an interstate official.
- In selecting, priority is given to Northern Territory teachers (Government, Catholic or Independent) however, non-teachers are regularly appointed.
- Proposed calendar dates, venues and positions vacant are attached. Dates shown are actual interstate arrival and departure dates. There will be a need for two days prior to those dates as well for preparation.
- All successful applicants must have or be prepared to obtain an ochre card (working with children clearance). Further details and applications are available from www.workingwithchildren.nt.gov.au.
- The selection panel will be contacting at least one of the listed referees from all applicants short listed for a position.
- An outline of the selection panel and the criteria used is included on the Application Form.
- Interstate 12yrs/15yrs/19yrs and Under Championships are usually 5 school days plus 1 or 2 preparation school days prior to the Championship, depending on departure dates.
- If appropriate and required, a relief teacher allocation is available.
- Successful applicants are required to attend a compulsory 2 day Professional Development Session Non-Residential). This will be in Term 1, 2020, Friday 14 and Saturday 15 February 2020.
- The format, dates, details, options, venue and theme of this PD Session will be advised in writing to the successful applicants, and their principals/workplace supervisors.
- An application confirms your cooperation and availability to attend this PD Session. Relief Teacher allocation is available.
- Successful applicants and their schools/workplaces will be notified once the appointment has been confirmed.
- Agreements outlining their roles and responsibilities will be sent to successful Team Officials to sign and confirm their acceptance.
- School Sport NT expects the Interstate Team Officials to be involved in the 12 years and Under selection process (3 days) and the 15 years and Under Development/Selection Camp weekends (3 days) as outlined below:
Please see here for more information.
Job Profile
For an outline of what the role of an NT Interstate Official looks like see here.
2020 Schools Sports NT calendar - last updated November 8, 2019
To apply
Closing Date: COB Thursday 21 November 2019