Join Grammar as a Head Coach - Girls' Rugby and Touch Football and play a key role in the development and delivery of high-quality coaching programs for girls in both rugby and touch football.

About the role

This position is a part-time (0.6FTE) parental leave contract for Semester 1, 2027.

This position can be filled as a teaching or non-teaching role. If teaching, there may be an additional class allocation and teaching load.

About the program

The Grammar Rugby and 7’s Academies provides a high-performance pathway accessing outstanding coaching. Our coaching fosters excellence, participation, and enjoyment across all levels of the girls' programs, while aligning with Grammar Rugby Academy's values and philosophies.

Our School is a leading independent, Christian coeducational school offering excellence in contemporary education from Prep to Year Twelve. 

Key responsibilities

• Lead coaching of U18 Girls' Rugby 7s and Senior Girls Touch Football teams
• Facilitate and manage weekly academy sessions for girls' rugby and touch football
• Develop and implement training plans aligned with Grammar Rugby Academy principles
• Mentor and motivate players across both codes, fostering individual and team growth
• Assist with recruitment of coaches/assistant coaches and manage coaches for girls' rugby and touch football programs
• Support video analysis and feedback sessions for player development
• Design and oversee the annual coaching blueprint for girls' rugby and touch football
• Lead the selection process for senior girls' rugby and touch football squads
• Develop Individual Performance Plans (IPP) for selected players
• Collaborate with Strength & Conditioning staff to integrate strength, conditioning, speed and agility programs

About you

• Understanding and commitment to the Christian values and ethos of the School and PMSA
• Strong demonstrated experience coaching high level Rugby with success in player and coach development
• Minimum of Level II Rugby Australia Coaching Accreditation
• Understanding of Sunshine Coast regional sport or experience in a similar school association
• Experience and demonstrated understanding of planning and delivering a comprehensive Rugby and Touch Football program
• Highly developed professional communication skills, strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated sense of self-motivation, initiative and proactiveness
• Ability to work flexible hours when required, including weekend work and the ability to travel as required
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or QCT Registration
• Current First Aid and CPR Qualifications

What we offer:

• Competitive salary structure for teaching and support staff
• 39 weeks of term-time for a school year
• Health and Wellbeing - access to a range of initiatives to promote health and wellbeing, including annual flu immunisation.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Active Staff Social Club
• Access to relevant and interesting Professional Learning opportunities

Sunshine Coast Grammar School is committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment.  All Staff have a responsibility to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all students is at the forefront of all that they do, and every decision they make. Our statement of commitment can be found here.