Rob Cooper
Glen Iris
Summary
Experienced Director of Sport with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. Skilled in Event Planning, Coaching, Communication, Event Management, and Curriculum Development. Strong community and social services professional with a Bachelor of Physical Education focused in Health from Deakin University.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Sport
Lauriston Girls School
01.2018 - Current
- Implementation of the Lauriston Sport Strategic 3 Year Plan, creation of the Lauriston Netball Club, coordination of GSV interschool teams, employment of external coaches, preparation of fixtures, transportation bookings, and external facilities.
Head of Sport
Melbourne Girls' Grammar School
01.2005 - 04.2006
Head of Personal Development
Melbourne Grammar School
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the PE and Health curriculum
- Teach Year 10 Physical Education, Years 11 & 12 VCE Physical Education, and Year 9 & 10 Health
- Manage the Personal Development budget and contribute to the school’s co-curricular activities.
Physical Education & Health Teacher / Head of Sport
Kew High School
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Taught Years 7-10 Physical Education and Year 11 VCE Physical Education
- Organised school fundraising events and managed all sports teams and competitions.
Manager and Assistant Coach of Inner East Dowling Cricket Team (U/16)
Cricket Victoria
09.2004 - 08.2007
- Assisted in the selection of the squad, organised practice sessions, and ran camps and carnivals.
Cricket / Athletics / Hockey Coach
Camberwell Grammar School
10.2001 - 01.2007
- Coached students from Year 7-12 and provided feedback and training programs.
Education
Bachelor of Physical Education -
Deakin University
01.2005
VCE Completed -
Camberwell Grammar School
01.2000
Athletics Coaching Certificate - Level 2 -
Heavy Vehicle Driver’s Licence -
Volleyball Aust. Coaching Certificate - Level 1 -
ACB Cricket Coaching Certificate - Level 2 -
ACB Cricket Coaching Certificate - Level 1 -
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- People Management
- Operations Management
- Budget Control
- Facilities Management
Affiliations
- Melbourne Cricket Club
- Hawthorn Football Club
- ACHPER
Computerexpertise
- Significant expertise in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook and Excel)
- Clipboard Extra-Curricular Management System
- Skilled in the use of database applications, Sportstrak, Visual Coaching Pro and Meet Manager
Employmenthistory
Director of Sport, Lauriston Girls School / Melbourne Girls Grammar School, 01/01/18 - current, Implementation of the Lauriston Sport Strategic 3 Year Plan, Creation of the Lauriston Netball Club for 250 girls from Year 4 to Year 12, Coordination of all Girls Sport Victoria (GSV) interschool teams including training schedules and selection for each term, Employment of external coaches, Preparation of fixtures, transportation bookings and external facilities, Organisation of umpires, Organisation and coordination of all House Sport: Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics, Preparation of school sport database and online publications, Organisation of the Celebration of Sport evening, Preparation of the annual sports budget, Liaison with the school grounds staff regarding sporting facilities, Responsibility for program and policy development, management and support of all staff employed as coaches, Development of Sport strategic plans and risk management, Employment of Rowing, Snow Sports, Swimming, Netball, Basketball and Athletics Heads of sports, Undertaking staff reviews, Attendance at GSV Head of Sport meetings, Liaison with parent groups which operate in support of the school, such as the Sports Auxiliary, Planning and involvement for the introduction of the new PE/Sport uniform from P-12, Head of Sport, Melbourne Grammar School, 01/01/11 - 12/31/11, Teach Year 10 Physical Education, Teach Years 11 & 12 VCE Physical Education, Teach Year 9 & 10 Health (Personal Development), Report to students and parents on students’ progress through ongoing assessment, Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the PE and Health curriculum, Manage the Personal Development budget and liaise with teaching staff through faculty meetings, Contribute to the school’s co-curricular activities through afterschool and weekend sport, Participate and assist in the organisation of school camps and excursions, Participate in parent/teacher meetings and staff meetings, Participate in the wider school activities and attend professional development days, Homeroom tutor (Years 9-12), Contribute to the organisation of House Sport, Physical Education & Health Teacher / Head of Sport, Kew High School, 01/01/06 - 12/31/10, Taught Years 7-10 Physical Education, Taught Year 11 VCE Physical Education, Taught Years 7-8 Health, Reported to students and parents on students’ progress through ongoing assessment, Contributed to the development, implementation and evaluation of the PE and Health curriculum (VELS), Contributed to the school’s co-curricular activities, Participated and assisted in the organisation of school camps, Participated in parent/teacher meetings and staff meetings, Participated in the wider school activities and attended professional development days, Organised school fundraising events, Organised and managed an overseas sporting trip, Operational management of all sports teams, competitions and activities, Provided the administration for the efficient organisation and management of all sports related activities undertaken by the School, Promoted and encouraged the participation of all students in sports related activities, Attended and represented the School at District, Eastern Zone and State meetings, Managed and organised sporting coaches, Selected sports captains for individual and team sports, Developed the School’s Volleyball program, including participation in State and National competitions, Oversaw team selection for House and Inter-school sport, Managed and set the budget for the school’s sports program, Prepared newsletter articles and promotional material to be circulated within the school and to the wider school community, Presented the school’s sports program to new students and parents, Organised transport for all sports related events – Interschool and House Sports, Entered teams in the Inner East District competition and uploaded results when necessary, Organised and collated event sheets and ran programs for House Sports competitions, Organised the duty roster for staff and the smooth running of House carnivals, Coordinated permission forms for all sports events, Regularly checked the condition of sports equipment to ensure excellent condition and safety for all students and staff, Obtained sponsorship for purchase of sports apparel and equipment, Worked in line with the school’s OH&S policy, Manager and Assistant Coach of Inner East Dowling Cricket Team (U/16), Cricket Victoria, 09/01/04 - 08/31/07, Assisted in the selection of the squad and coaching of the team, Organised and ran practice sessions, Collected and distributed funds as necessary, Organised and assisted in the running of camps and carnivals, Attended regional administration meetings, Communicated with parents and players prior to and during competition phase, Administration Officer, Bounce Squash and Fitness Centre, 01/01/05 - 04/30/06, Membership reception duties, Booked and organised allocation of squash courts and fitness classes, Ensured fitness / weights’ routines were undertaken in line with health and safety policies, Provided guidance for fitness / weights’ classes, Collected and reconciled the centre’s fees, Cricket / Athletics / Hockey Coach, Camberwell Grammar School, 10/01/01 - 12/31/07, Coached students from Year 7-12, Provided feedback and specific training programs for students, Sports Coach, Kelly Sports Connection Pty. Ltd., 06/01/03 - 05/31/04, Coached primary school children in multi sports, gym and aerobics, Coached at holiday clinics and organised sporting activities at school carnivals, Assisted with the administration and promotion of the business
Vitregistration
328166
Attributes
- Responsible
- Self-motivated
- Reliable
- Efficient
- Cooperative
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 11/15/82
Hobbies and Interests
- All sports
- Travel
- Outdoor education
- Socialising
- Melbourne Cricket Club, First XI Premiership Player and recipient of the John Scholes Medal, 2010
- Captain/Coach Ashburton Willows Cricket Club, 2013 - 2016
References
Available on request
Certification
- Anaphylaxis Management Course
- St John's First Aid - Level 2
- Athletics Coaching Certificate - Level 2
- Heavy Vehicle Drivers License
- ACB Cricket Coaching Certificate - Level 2
Interests
All sports, travel, outdoor education, socialising
Melbourne Cricket Club – First XI Premiership Player and recipient of the John Scholes Medal 2010
Captain/Coach Ashburton Willows Cricket Club 2013 - 2016
Timeline
Director of Sport
Lauriston Girls School
01.2018 - Current
Head of Personal Development
Melbourne Grammar School
01.2011 - 12.2011
Physical Education & Health Teacher / Head of Sport
Kew High School
01.2006 - 01.2010
Head of Sport
Melbourne Girls' Grammar School
01.2005 - 04.2006
Manager and Assistant Coach of Inner East Dowling Cricket Team (U/16)
Cricket Victoria
09.2004 - 08.2007
Cricket / Athletics / Hockey Coach
Camberwell Grammar School
10.2001 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Physical Education -
Deakin University
VCE Completed -
Camberwell Grammar School
Athletics Coaching Certificate - Level 2 -
Heavy Vehicle Driver’s Licence -
Volleyball Aust. Coaching Certificate - Level 1 -
ACB Cricket Coaching Certificate - Level 2 -
ACB Cricket Coaching Certificate - Level 1 -
- Anaphylaxis Management Course
- St John's First Aid - Level 2
- Athletics Coaching Certificate - Level 2
- Heavy Vehicle Drivers License
- ACB Cricket Coaching Certificate - Level 2
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