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<p><strong>About the role:</strong></p> <p>Seymour College is seeking an experienced, strategic and passionate Director of Sport to lead and elevate our dynamic co-curricular sport program across Years 3–12.</p> <p>This permanent, full-time leadership role provides strategic and operational oversight of the College’s extensive sport program, encompassing staff, coaches and specialist coordinators.</p> <p>This is an exciting opportunity for a high-performing leader to shape the future of sport at one of Adelaide’s leading independent girls’ schools, where you will drive innovation, strengthen community partnerships, manage major sporting events, and foster broad participation while creating pathways to sporting excellence.</p> <p>The key responsibilities are to:</p> <ul> <li>Lead the strategic development and delivery of Seymour’s sport program</li> <li>Deliver a contemporary, inclusive high-quality program with clear pathways for students from participation to elite performance</li> <li>Manage and mentor a diverse team of sport professionals and coaches</li> <li>Build strong relationships with students, families, staff and external sporting bodies</li> <li>Coordinate major school sporting events, competitions, tours and celebrations</li> <li>Manage scheduling, logistics, communications, budgeting and risk</li> </ul> <p><strong>About you:</strong></p> <p>As the successful candidate, you will hold:</p> <ul> <li>Relevant tertiary qualifications in Sport Management, Sports Science or a related field</li> <li>Demonstrated success in senior leadership within sport, education or a related field</li> <li>Strong strategic thinking, professional judgement and decision-making capability</li> <li>Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams</li> <li>Excellent financial, operational and organisational management skills</li> <li>Current WWCC, RRHAN-EC Fundamentals &amp; Masterclass certification, and First Aid in an education setting or willingness to obtain</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p> <p>Applications for this position close <strong>Friday 15 May 2026.</strong> Please provide the following addressed to Mrs Vanessa Browning, Principal:</p> <ul> <li>Resume</li> <li>Covering letter responding to the key areas of responsibility</li> <li>Contact details of 3 referees &nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>For further details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role,&nbsp;please refer to the <a href="https://seymourcollege.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/PeopleandCultureTeam/IQCT1DtT24HFT4r_giZY6DvPAdVuOY-a7j8uhwBvF-rq_X4?e=jolxWC" rel="nofollow"><u>Position Description</u></a>, as well as the&nbsp;<a href="https://seymourcollege.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/PeopleandCultureTeam/EUw_bU8cTCNAuqUfdmSUGRMBOJCe71XBUyRZYJOl3WCw2A?e=zlf8HI" rel="nofollow"><u>Candidate Information Pack</u></a>.&nbsp;To learn more about Seymour College&nbsp;please visit our website&nbsp;<a href="https://www.seymour.sa.edu.au/" rel="nofollow">https://www.seymour.sa.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;<i>The College reserves the right to commence interviewing prior to the closing date.&nbsp;</i></p> <p>To discuss this role please contact Sarah Davidson, People and Culture Administrator, on<u> 08 8303 9043.</u></p> <p>Information provided by applicants will be subject to the Seymour College Privacy Policy which is available to view on the College website.&nbsp;Seymour College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people through the prevention, identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect. All candidates for roles at the College are subject to thorough screening and assessment to determine suitability and support of child safety. All employees, volunteers and visitors are expected to model and encourage behaviour that upholds the dignity and protection of students from harm. In applying for this role, you are asserting the accuracy and integrity of your application, including the complete disclosure of any matter that may be inconsistent with the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, or bring the College into disrepute.</p>