• Casual positions available

The Strength & Conditioning Coach is responsible for:

• Designing and delivering a comprehensive Strength & Conditioning program for the MLC Sport Department and Health & Fitness options.
• Collaborating with the Head of Athletic Development to ensure a supportive and beneficial program for MLC students and community athletes.
• Promoting and facilitating enjoyable, progressive programs and opportunities for student engagement.

Some of your primary duties and responsibilities will include the following:

• Create and implement strength and conditioning programs tailored for MLC students and athletes within community sport programs, including standardised warm-up and cool-down protocols.
• Develop and manage core physical development pathways and fundamental movement skills.
• Design and oversee a testing and reporting framework for functional movement and strength.
• Collaborate with external medical providers for injury rehabilitation pathways.
• Individualise health and fitness programs for the general student population.
• Potential for additional hours within other Sport programs for qualified candidates.

The School MLC is a leading independent girls' day and boarding school in the inner east of Melbourne. Our unmatched breadth of learning and wellbeing experiences inspires and supports MLC students to find and nurture their individual interests and talents and achieve their best.

Known for our commitment to excellence and innovation in education, combined with a rich curriculum, co-curricular activities, and extensive College resources, we empower students to be confident and resilient global citizens, equipped with the skills and knowledge to thrive in an ever-changing world.

About You

• A current Working with Children Check and Police Check.
• Open to ideas, striving for excellence, and demonstrating a high level of integrity.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective planning and organisational abilities.
• Proven competence in technology usage.
• Appropriate qualifications and demonstrated expertise in relevant fields, including:
  • Undergraduate degree in Exercise Science/Health Sciences or equivalent.
  • ASCA Level 1 S&C Accreditation and/or Certificate III & IV in Fitness/Personal Training.
• Understanding of the Victorian Child Safe Standards.

Desirable Criteria:

• Postgraduate degree in Exercise Science/Health Sciences or equivalent.
• ASCA Level 2 S&C Accreditation or above and/or CSCS.
• Previous coaching or athletic experience.

MLC prioritises child safety and is committed to providing a child-safe environment. The safety of our students is paramount and is the responsibility of all staff.

Please note that while we strive to adhere to the stated closing dates, we may close the application process earlier if a significant number of qualified candidates are identified.