The School

Brisbane Grammar School is a non-denominational boys’ school of about 2000 students (Years 5 to12) overlooking the Brisbane CBD. The School maintains a 150-year strong tradition of academic excellence, extensive cocurricular activities and student wellbeing programs. We are fortunate to have a team of dedicated and professional staff who provide an exceptional learning environment responsive to the needs of our students.

Our Community

At Brisbane Grammar School, we take pride in our dedicated and professional staff, who are part of the School's achievements. The School values professionalism and fosters a dynamic culture of innovation and collaboration. The School supports creativity within a supportive environment where teamwork is encouraged both within and across disciplines.

About the Role

Permanent, part-time opportunity (0.85 FTE)

Role Responsibilities and Focus Areas

Senior Athletic Performance Development Coaching

• Attend all Senior Athletic Performance Development Sessions.
• Provide coaching assistance and support to the BGS Athletic Performance Development Team in delivering gym/ field-based sessions.
• Lead, and model, the enthusiasm and culture required to motivate senior students to progress from the formative stages in their athletic development journey toward various aspects of senior performance.
• Regularly liaise with key stakeholders to accomplish clear KPI’s for both the general and sport-based students.
• Provide season reviews to heads of programs and senior coaching staff at flagship level including all data presentation and relevant initiatives.
• Liaise with colleagues and work collaboratively to improve programming and delivery across multiple physical domains in conjunction with the BGS LTAD model.
• Provide support to the Athletic Performance Development –Rehabilitation Specialist as required.
• Design and implement all facets of athletic performance development for assigned flagship sports. 
• Provide matchday support to flagship teams (as required), in liaison with the Head of Athletic Performance Development.

Leadership, Professional Administration and Community Engagement

• Participate in presenting at various opportunities within the school community including parent information evenings, school assemblies, year group meetings, and sport season launches.
• Communicate with key stakeholders regarding individual student performance.
• Regularly promote attendance and track student engagement across all FAD/AD Initiatives. Overview to be sent to Heads of Program, and Head of Athletic Performance Development weekly.
• Collaborate with Head of Athletic Performance Development, to deliver positive outcomes to all key stakeholders within the broader school community, as well as map key improvement and development initiatives.
• Be the main point of communication for parents/ students from Year 5 to 10 with all athletic performance development related initiatives.
• Strategize, develop and operationalize regular, targeted marketing initiatives to attract Year 7-10 students into regular attendance at both FAD/ AD. This includes supplementary initiatives such as the annual inter-wing obstacle course, and year based strong man competitions.
• Communicate with BGS marketing and communications teams to encapsulate specific events.
• Name, award, photograph and arrange the trophies/ honor board for the termly gym champs, annual strongman, and obstacle course recipients. 
• Design, coach, and communicate holiday-based initiatives that optimize engagement and athleticism in conjunction with other Athletic Performance Development staff.

Foundations of Athletic Performance Development - Programming and Delivery

• Participating in Yrs 5 and 6 sport coaching all aspects of physical literacy in alignment with the BGS LTAD model.
• Develop, staff and promote the FAD Program (Yrs 7 and 8) involving a combination of strength training, speed/ agility, and game-based conditioning.
• Lead, promote and coach the AD Program (Yrs 9 and 10) and work collaboratively to develop progressive, periodized, and physical development programs.
• Lead, and model, the enthusiasm and culture required to motivate younger students to engage in athletic development.
• Organize and lead the annual physical benchmark testing for all HPE cohorts Yrs. 7-10 in conjunction with the APD team and relevant teaching staff.

EXPECTED QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Exercise or Sport Science.
• Current ASCA Level 2
• Current Blue Card
• Proven expertise in the development and delivery of strength and conditioning programs to enhance the multi-sport athlete.
• Proven expertise in successfully coaching children to adolescent boys from years 5-10.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Excellent communication skills with parents, students and colleagues across a range of environments.
• Ability to work within a team, as well as the ability to work independently.

What can BGS offer you? 

• Competitive salary structure + Free onsite parking 
• Access to salary packaging options 
• Opportunities for professional development and learning opportunities 
• Access to rewards and benefits via external providers  
• Additional insurance benefits through our Corporate Superannuation Plan for eligible staff 
• Discounted school fees for eligible staff 
• State-of-the-art facilities and technology innovation  
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Active Staff Social Club including weekly morning teas, and special events 
• 14 weeks paid parental leave for eligible staff 
• Wellbeing Strategy  
• Annual free flu vaccinations 

Application Process

Brisbane Grammar School recognises the value of diverse thinking and we encourage qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. To better understand what it means to join BGS, please review the information on our website and social media accounts before submitting your application. You should also familiarise yourself with our key policies and procedures available on the School website, which may assist you during the recruitment process.

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo a screening process prior to appointment, and all applicants are to hold a valid Blue Card or QCT Registration before commencement.?Candidates must disclose any information relevant to their eligibility to engage in activities involving children.

BGS reserves the right to remove job advertisements earlier than the closing date due to business requirements.

BGS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive. Our recruitment process is designed to be inclusive and accessible. If you require adjustments at any stage, please let us know - we’re here to support you.