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Athletic Development Coach

Sydney Grammar School


  • Darlinghurst New South Wales Australia
  • Casual
12 Jun 2025
Applications 0

Description

About Us

Sydney Grammar School is an independent non-denominational day School for boys. The secondary School (7-12) is located on College Street in the city of Sydney and the two preparatory Schools are located at Edgecliff (K-Year 6) and St Ives (Preschool-Year 6).

Sydney Grammar School offers many benefits to our staff including paying substantially above other Independent Schools.

About the Role

Sydney Grammar School is seeking to employ a highly motivated and qualified Athletic Development Coach within the School’s Sports Department. This is a casual position, 10 hours per week – 7am until 9am Monday-Friday.

This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a dynamic athletic development program supporting a wide range of sports, including rugby, football, basketball, athletics, cricket, rowing, tennis and volleyball, across both field and gym settings. Reporting to the Director of Athletic Development, you will play a key role in delivering structured physical performance programmes and fostering a culture of high performance and holistic athlete development. We offer competitive hourly rates that reflect your experience and qualifications. You'll have access to professional-grade resources and state-of-the-art facilities. Our expert performance team provides a supportive environment with continuous opportunities for growth, development, and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver skill- and age-appropriate strength and conditioning sessions in both field and gym environments.
  • Conduct and interpret performance testing (e.g. VBT, sprint, endurance and strength diagnostics).
  • Support injury prevention and rehabilitation initiatives alongside physiotherapists and coaching staff.
  • Assist with athlete monitoring, data collection, and sports science integration.
  • Help foster long-term athletic development pathways across school sport programmes.
  • Contribute to a safe, inclusive and motivating training environment.

Commencement Date: Immediate Start

Application closing date: Applications will close when a successful applicant is sourced

The successful applicant will be legally permitted to work in Australia and accredited with ASCA Level 2 or higher (or an equivalent qualification), along with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science or a related field. Applicants must also hold current First Aid and CPR certification, along with possessing a valid NSW Working with Children Check.

General information about the School may be found on the School’s website at sydgram.nsw.edu.au

Essential Requirements

Attachments

Application Instruction

Applications should be addressed to the Headmaster.

Applications must be sent to employment@sydgram.nsw.edu.au with the following:

Cover Letter

  • Introduce yourself, the reasons for applying for the position, and why you are a suitable candidate.

Application Form

Resume

  • Work history, educational qualifications, and other relevant professional and personal experience

Successful applications must comply with the Children’s Guardian Act 2019.

Sydney Grammar School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Extra Information

The successful applicant must be legally permitted to work in Australia. Persons prohibited from working with children must not apply.

Enquiries, including those regarding the details of the remuneration package, may be directed to employment@sydgram.nsw.edu.au  

Successful applications must comply with the Children’s Guardian Act 2019. Sydney Grammar School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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