Strength and Conditioning Coach

At Melbourne Girls Grammar, we believe that an exceptional education for life provides not only academic skills and attributes, but also emotional and physical wellbeing. Our sustained focus is therefore on making girls’ wellbeing central to the school experience.

Our new world-class Artemis Centre – named after the mythical goddess who represents strength and good health – boasts modern facilities including a 25m swimming pool, multi-purpose court, Fitness Hub with gym equipment, dance and yoga studio, outdoor seating amphitheatre, Learning Commons and café with indoor/outdoor meeting spaces. Artemis enables us to provide programs including Artemis Gymnastics, Artemis Aquatics as well as Artemis Holiday Clinics and other resources that underpin our proactive approach to student wellbeing.

Visit the Artemis Centre website to read more about our state of the art facilities.

Melbourne Girls Grammar is seeking applications for the position of Strength and Conditioning Coach, working in the Artemis Centre Fitness Hub on a part time basis. The successful candidate will work to a structured roster during term and non term time.

MGGS Strength and Conditioning Coaches are responsible for working within a highly functioning team to coach and support students in the development of their Individualised Physical Fitness and Wellbeing Plans as a core component of the Senior Years Fit for You (FFY) Program.

Key outcome areas include:

• Program prescription;
• Student-athlete monitoring; and
• Coaching to ensure delivery of a high quality, integrated program which sets the platform for girls to be fit and active for life.

The Strength and Conditioning Coaches contribute to the welcoming and friendly environment of the Fitness Hub, whilst providing high quality coaching and assistance in the delivery of planned and graduated exercise and training programs.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coaching students to perform movements and exercises with optimal and safe technique;
• Implementing musculo-skeletal screenings, fitness and performance testing, maintaining standards of quality assurance;
• Leading sport and group-based strength and conditioning sessions;
• Building a culture of athletic development and physically preparing girls to participate and compete across a range of team and championship sports; and
• Supporting the Fitness Hub team in day-to-day administrative and operational conditions of use.

The roles require a combination of Sport Science expertise, coaching, supervision, administration and high energy interpersonal skills to ensure that a quality and customer focused service is provided to all internal and external users and the Centre is a safe place for all.

The successful candidates will have a solid understanding of the principles of exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, exercise prescription, and biomechanics (specifically relating to safe and effective exercise technique), and the ability to communicate with students in a way that converts complex exercise physiology principles and techniques into effective coaching.

Key Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated understanding of principles of exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, exercise prescription, and biomechanics (specifically relating to safe and effective exercise technique);
2. Demonstrated ability to communicate with students, coaches, and teachers in a way that converts complex exercise physiology and strength and conditioning principles and techniques into sports language and effective coaching;
3. Demonstrated application of injury / illness rehabilitation programs, return to play practices and (workload/ athlete) monitoring;
4. Ability to work within a team and independently. Possess a high level of personal initiative and autonomy;
5. A self-starter with excellent organisational, planning and time-management skills: ability to prioritise workloads, work to timelines and multi-task;
6. Sound interpersonal skills both face to face and via email with cultural awareness, sensitivity and understanding;
7. Knowledge of and experience in adolescent health and youth athletic development.

Minimum qualification/certification requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in Exercise or Sports Science;
• Minimum Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Accreditation and ASCA membership; or Accredited Exercise Physiologist and ESSA membership;
• Current Victorian Employee Working with Children’s Check; and
• Current First Aid HLTAID011 (HLTAID003) & CPR HLTAID009 (HLTAID001) certificates.

Please read the Position Description for further position-specific information.

Benefits of working at MGGS

Alongside opportunities for educators, we offer a broad array of professional support roles for individuals motivated to join our values-based community and make a difference in the lives of our Grammarians. Careers at Melbourne Girls Grammar provide opportunities for high performing individuals to thrive within an environment that values lifelong learning and progression.

Employees at Melbourne Girls Grammar have access to an extensive array of professional benefits:

• Staff discount on academic tuition fees.
• Access to the Artemis Centre for personal wellbeing activities including a gym, yoga, Pilates, and swimming.
• Extensive professional learning opportunities throughout your career.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program that provides a range of personal and family benefits.
• Generous parental leave, annual leave, and personal leave conditions where eligible.

Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to adherence to school policies including the Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct, Child Safety Coaches Code of Conduct and MGGS Statement of Commitment to Child Safety included below. You need to read these before applying.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

• As MGGS staff, volunteers, contractors, and any other members of our school community involved in child-connected work, we are responsible for supporting and promoting the safety of children.
• We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment and protecting of all children / students in our care and adhering to our Child Safety Policy.
• We are committed to providing a child-safe and child-friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
• We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to the protection of children from all forms of child abuse and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures. Our policies and procedures will provide the name and contact details of staff who have specific responsibilities in relation to child safety and who may receive reports of suspicion of child abuse. Child abuse includes sexual offences, grooming, physical violence, serious emotional or psychological harm, serious neglect and a child’s exposure to family violence.
• We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we follow rigorously.
• We are committed to preventing child abuse, identifying risks early and removing and reducing these risks.
• We have robust human resources and recruitment practices for all staff and volunteers.
• We are committed to regularly training and educating our staff and volunteers on child abuse risks. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.
• We are committed to the emotional, physical and cultural safety of all children and to providing a safe environment for their learning.
• We are committed to promoting the cultural safety and participation of Indigenous children, young people and their families.
• We have specific policies, procedures and training in place that support our leadership team, staff and volunteers to achieve these commitments.