Athletics Coordinator (Toorak Campus)

Job Description
Geelong Grammar School is one of the world's leading co-educational boarding and day schools. Offering exceptional educational opportunities across four campuses from Early Learning to Year 12, Geelong Grammar School is committed to making a positive difference for students, staff and the community. We believe in prioritising wellbeing, adventure, creativity and academic rigour, and we value wisdom.
We are seeking an Athletics Coordinator for an exciting new program we are launching for at our Toorak Campus!
About the Role
The Athletics Coordinator has the following key responsibilities:

• Design and implement an accessible athletics programme focussed on the development of functional movement and strength and conditioning for our Primary Students (P-2 and 3-6)
• Source, manage, train, induct and schedule casual athletics coaches and teachers as required for the programme
• Prepare and facilitate student participation in SSV and APS athletics competitions
• Promote the Toorak Athletics Programme through regular contributions to community publications and assembly programmes

About you
The Athletics Coordinator must possess the following key skills and attributes;

• Sound interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with children, families and staff
• Experience supporting young athletes with strength and conditioning and injury rehabilitation
• Experience designing or working within a school based athletics programmes.
• Proven ability to manage a team of coaches

Time Commitment
The programme will take place in two distinct seasons.

• Autumn season - 12 weeks across Terms 1 and 2
• Spring Season - 12 weeks across Terms 3 and 4

Years 3 - 6 will be 2 afternoon sessions per week. Session commitment is inclusive of preparation and planning, programme implementation and review and pack down.
Years P-2 will be 1 morning session per week. Session commitment is inclusive of preparation and planning, programme implementation and review and pack down.
Participation in the Toorak running club one morning per week in Terms 1 and 4
Other

• Attend external SSV and APS carnival days with students
• Attend the GGS Athletics Day

There will be significant scope to expand the programme.
Candidates must possess a current Victorian Working With Children Check (Employment) and a National Police Records Check.
For further details and/or to apply, visit the employment page on our website:
Applications close at 9:00am on 29 January 2024
Please be aware that applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, and interviews and offers may occur prior to the closing date.
Geelong Grammar School is committed to the safety of all students and has a zero tolerance of student abuse.