We are looking for a Strength and Conditioning Coach to join our Sports Department.

This is a part time, term-time only role, offering 12 hours per week. Sessions will need to be held across a week before school (6.30am - 8.30am), during lunch and after school (3.00pm - 5.00pm). 

Working with the Director of Sport (K-12) and our coaching team, the purpose of this role is to lead team focused and student based training sessions, and design and implement individual and team-based strength and conditioning training programs. 

As part of our school strategy, there is a large focus on sports programs. We have an on-site gym and are looking for the right person to take our teams to the next level.  

Your day to day responsibilities will include:

• Develop, plan and collaborate with the Head of Sport and sports coaches, a pre-season and in-season strength and conditioning program aimed at improving athletic performance
• Implement and run the strength and conditioning programs through training sessions
• Collect, analyse and report player training loads across the pre-season and in-season
• Participate in the ongoing assessment of the implementation of the student programs
• Contribute to the development of an integrated program for athlete preparation
• Support student injury management and athlete rehabilitation programs.
• Implement and run general fitness sessions for students within the school
• Implement and run general fitness sessions for staff within the school

About the Successful Applicant

The successful applicant will have relevant knowledge and experience of strength and conditioning principles for athletic performance and injury prevention in adolescents and will have demonstrable experience in the delivery of strength and conditioning services to student athletes and coaches.

Experience in designing and implementing similar training programs and a good understanding of data collection, analysis and reporting is crucial in order to monitor and measure the success of our programs.

A Level 1 ASCA - Strength & Conditioning coach accreditation with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association is preferred, or the capacity and willingness to complete the certification.

All applicants need to hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. 

This could be an excellent opportunity for a current university student to gain relevant practical experience in a growing school sports program.

For a full role description, please visit our website - emanuelschool.nsw.edu.au/employment 

About Our School

Emanuel is an independent, co-educational, Jewish day school from Pre-school to Year 12, situated in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney.  

Emanuel staff are highly competent, passionate and engaging. They ensure the best possible learning environment for students and are committed to their own continued growth as professionals.

We are continually enhancing our learning and recreational facilities, proving students with outstanding opportunities to grow and develop their unique skills and talents and to achieve success while contributing actively to the life of the school, the Jewish community, Australian society and the world beyond.

We are a Jewish School, though you do not have to be Jewish to join our team.

Why work at Emanuel?

Emanuel School has been recognised as a 5-Star Employer of Choice by The Educator magazine. This prestigious award is testament to the fact that, by working at Emanuel you will become part of a community that is supportive, caring and respectful.

We know that you are not just looking for a job, but a place to grow, develop and shine. We also know that while do we offer a salary above the Multi-Enterprise Agreement level, you’re looking for more than just money.

We also know that your work:life balance is important to you. At Emanuel, not only do teachers (0.8FTE and above) have fortnightly ‘Do Not Disturb’ periods, they also won’t be asked to participate in weekend sport.

When you join our team, you can also expect:

• professional development and leadership opportunities to help develop your mind, spirit and being.
• additional leave for Jewish High Holidays. 
• a comprehensive staff wellbeing program, including access to the School's gym and weekly staff fitness sessions with a qualified trainer and optional annual flu shots.
• access to up to four confidential counselling sessions for yourself and immediate family each year via our EAP provider.
• time to get to know each other, with events and activities  planned by our Social Committee.
• where applicable, discounted school fees to staff who have children enrolled at our School.

Emanuel School is a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage people from all religions and backgrounds to join our team.

For More Information

For more information on Emanuel School and this opportunity, refer to the employment section of the School's website - emanuelschool.nsw.edu.au/about-our-school/employment 

Emanuel seeks to be a child safe school

Emanuel School is committed to promoting the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of our students as our paramount priority. We seek to maintain a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety, promoting student voice and agency. 

Emanuel School has zero tolerance for child abuse and has established systems and policies to protect children, while in the School’s care, from abuse and to promote physical, emotional, and cyber safety. The protection and wellbeing of students is the responsibility of all members of the Emanuel School community, and encompasses:

• a duty of care to ensure that reasonable steps are taken to prevent harm to students which could reasonably have been foreseen
• obligations under child protection legislation.

Emanuel School welcomes and celebrates diversity and remains committed to promoting the safety of every child.