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Shore is a leading Anglican Day and Boarding School, emphasising excellence in academic, cultural, and sporting pursuits and fostering integrity in moral and spiritual development in a Christian environment. Established in 1889 as a leading comprehensive school for the education of boys, Shore welcomed girls to the Early Learning Centre and K, 1, 2 Preparatory School at its Northbridge Campus in 2003. The rich history and traditions of Shore have powerfully shaped the School, fostering a sense of community and belonging.
Shore is seeking to appoint a full-time Head of Athletic Development for our Senior School campus at North Sydney to oversee, manage, provide leadership, and further cultivate the Athletic Development programme at Shore.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Oversee the design, planning and implementation of high-quality, age and experience appropriate Strength and Conditioning programmes for all Shore students.
- Liaise with The Sportsmaster and MICs of Sport to design programmes, strategies, and innovations to optimise the performance of Shore’s Sport programme, particularly across the GPS Premiership Teams.
- Management, supervision, and rostering of Athletic Development Staff including Strength & Conditioning Coordinator, Casual Strength & Conditioning staff, Associate Coaches (Student Intern) and Physiotherapists.
- Coordinate and oversee the RAI Grant Centre, assisting in the development of structures, systems, procedures, and optimal utilisation of the facility.
- Prepare and manage the Athletic Development department Budget.
- Gym and Facility supervision including exercise/movement correction.
- Oversee the daily use of the gymnasium including ordering and storage of supplies and equipment.
- Identification of ‘Athletic Talent’ through physical testing in PDHPE.
- Providing leadership for staff members of the Athletic Development Department/team.
- The development of appropriate pathways informed by the FTEM Framework
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Extensive experience as a Strength & Conditioning Coach, ideally in a school setting.
- Experience in working in the design and implementation of age-appropriate Strength and Conditioning frameworks across a range of sports.
- Undergraduate Degree in a relevant discipline.
- Desired: Post Graduate Degree (Honours, Masters or PhD).
- Australian Strength and Conditioning Association Level 2 Certification.
- The ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- The ability to give attention to details in record keeping and follow up.
- A commitment to ongoing professional development and learning
- Professional, personal integrity and self-motivation.
- Organised, with strong administrative and communicative skills.
- A collaborative team player
- Outstanding Leadership Skills and Qualities.
- Ability to develop outstanding repour with boys and staff alike.
Benefits for you:
- Shore offers a collegiate and dynamic working environment, where your input will be valued.
- You will be working within the Shore Sport and PDHPE teams and will have opportunities for professional development and supervision.
- Attractive salary packaging arrangements
- Complimentary lunches during term time
- Access to annual influenza vaccinations
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
- School fee concessions
- Access and use of gymnasium, swimming pool and pilates classes at North Sydney campus.