Strength and Conditioning Coach

Saint Stephen’s College is looking to appoint a Strength and Condition Coach to provide strength and conditioning training for students to develop overall fitness and athletic ability.

The strength and conditioning coach at Saint Stephen’s College work alongside students to guide, encourage, inspire and motivate them on their sporting journey through many and varied sessions that develop the students as a whole.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Supervising before school and after school gym training sessions

• Developing programs for students catering for all ability and age levels

• Work with High Performance athletes with specific targets and goals

• Work with students who have disabilities

• Work with teams to develop overall sport specific fitness sessions

• Meeting all Workplace Health and Safety standards relating to the fitness industry in a school setting

• Maintain the College gym facility and equipment through regular safety checks

Teamwork and Communication

• Demonstrate a willingness to work positively within a team as well as having the ability to work independently.

• Demonstrate and practice effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication.

• Excellent personal organisation, planning and time management skills including the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.

• Genuine commitment to the ideals of independent schools, including the preparedness to attend extracurricular activities, as appropriate to the role.

• Commitment to work within and support the Christian ethos, mission and values of the College.

• Demonstrate passion, energy, enthusiasm and commitment towards the role and the College.

• Ability to work harmoniously to achieve an organisation-wide vision, as set by the College leadership and Board.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Relevant qualifications and experience; Certificate 3 in Fitness, Certificate 4 in Fitness

• A proactive and professional approach that demonstrates initiative, flexibility and a high level of motivation.

• Understanding of the need for confidentiality and the sensitivity of information, while maintaining strong relationships with a range of stakeholders.

• Excellent knowledge and experience working in a schooling environment or similar

Other

• Demonstrate, follow and support the policies and procedures of the College

• Maintain a degree of flexibility in working hours from time to time

• Accept that the College reserves the right to modify the position

• Comply with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011, codes of practice and other safety guidance material.

Mandatory Clearances/Certifications

• Blue Card, in accordance with ‘No Card, No Start law’, as per the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000

• First Aid and CPR qualification.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the ‘Quick Apply’ button above. Your application submission should address your suitability to the role in your cover letter and must include a current resume as well as current referees.

Closing Date for Applications by 17 May 2024

Enquiries may be addressed to the Human Resources Department at stating ‘QUERY – Strength and Conditioning Coach’ in the subject line of the email.

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

About Us

Set on an outstanding campus on the northern Gold Coast, Saint Stephen’s College is a Prep to Year 12, co-educational Christian school, known for its diversity, where every student is respected, heard and develops the integrity and responsibility to serve others.

A future-focused College, grounded in Christian values, Saint Stephen’s College exists to develop young minds to be inquisitive and pioneering.

Renowned for teaching excellence, and for driving education forward, our team is exceptionally supportive and encouraging and our students graduate as self-directed, determined, courageous and skillful young men and women of substance.

Our Values

At Saint Stephen’s College, we have a strong set of values that underpin everything we do, not only as an educational institution, but also as a community.

• Perseverance

• Responsibility

• Integrity

• Diversity

• Empathy

Our Value Proposition

Saint Stephen’s College is the choice for families who want a dynamic, future-focused education, delivered by an award-winning team. These families enjoy the benefits of a leading independent school without losing the joy, energy and warmth of a small school.

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