Athletic Performance Development Coach

Overview

Athletic Performance Development Coach - Sports Scientist at Brisbane Grammar School. Initial 2-year contract, commencing September 2025. Part-Time position - 12 hours per week.

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The School

Brisbane Grammar School is a non-denominational boys' school of about 2000 students (Years 5 to 12) overlooking the Brisbane CBD. The School maintains a 150-year strong tradition of academic excellence, extensive cocurricular activities and student wellbeing programs. We are fortunate to have a team of dedicated and professional staff who provide an exceptional learning environment responsive to the needs of our students.

Our Community

At Brisbane Grammar School, we take pride in our dedicated and professional staff, who are part of the School's achievements. The School values professionalism and fosters a dynamic culture of innovation and collaboration. The School supports creativity within a supportive environment where teamwork is encouraged both within and across disciplines.

About the Role

Initial 2-year contract, commencing September 2025. Part-Time position - 12 hours per week.

The primary purpose of this role is to adopt a holistic approach to contemporary sport science and associated principles in Performance Development Program.

Further, the role will lead the use of various technology and software relevant to data collection analysis, and presentation as required, across the Athletic Performance Development program, from Year 5-12 inclusive of all sports.

Program Development

The Athletic Performance Development Coach – Sports Scientist will create the technical arm and associated platforms of Athletic Performance Development Program.

• Assist in the strategic design and implementation of tech use/ model within the Athletic Performance Development program.
• Assist in the development of onboarding software/ platforms for newly imbedded technology.
• Create systems and processes for use of all sports science related tech. use
• Collaborate with head of HPE aligning syllabus and tech use in the newly established sports science precinct.
• Assist all areas of flagship sports science reporting and adapted principles.
• Design and implement prepare to perform flagship presentations.

Leadership, Professional Administration and Community Engagement

The Athletic Performance Development Coach - Sports Scientist will develop, implement, and communicate tracking procedures, and outcomes, where required.

• Track sports science weight room attendance and provide regular overviews to Heads of Programs, and Head of Athletic Performance Development, regarding engagement.
• Develop key displays/ dashboards around outstanding testing achievements.
• Engage with STEAM innovation summit where required.
• Foster relationships with relevant governing sporting bodies.
• Collaborate with Head of Athletic Performance Development, to deliver positive outcomes to all key stakeholders, as well as map key improvement and development initiatives.
• Present and inform to key stakeholders on specific individual projects.

Performance Data Collection and Analysis

The Athletic Performance Development Coach - Sport Scientist will lead the data collection and analysis across all Flagship and HPE Programs, as well as lead the tracking of students from Year 5-12.

• Collect, process and display raw testing data each term for Year 11 and 12 Athletic Performance Development (Term 1 to 4).
• Collaborate testing data of all identified HPE cohorts in conjunction with Foundations- Head of Athletic Performance Development.
• Organise, lead, and report all flagship benchmark seasonal testing.
• Load monitoring via AMS and appropriate communication to Head Coaches.
• Lead all triage sessions, communication, and appropriate reporting to key stakeholders.

Expected Qualifications and Skills

• Tertiary Qualifications in Exercise or Sport Science
• Current Blue Card or ability to obtain
• First Aid/CPR
• Proven expertise in the collection and analysis of physical testing data to inform Heads or Program.
• Proven expertise in utilisation of ICT and software to support Head Coaches (as required) across any BGS program.

Desired Skills

• Excellent communication skills with parents, students and colleagues across a range of environments.
• Competent or the enthusiasm to learn Tableau, Excel, Lumin and VALD systems.
• Ability to collaborate within a team and work independently.

What Can BGS Offer You?

• Competitive hourly rate + Free onsite parking
• Access to salary packaging options
• Opportunities for professional development and learning opportunities
• Access to rewards and benefits via external providers
• Additional insurance benefits through our Corporate Superannuation Plan for eligible staff
• Discounted school fees for eligible staff
• State-of-the-art facilities and technology innovation
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Active Staff Social Club including weekly morning teas, and special events
• 14 weeks paid parental leave for eligible staff
• Annual free flu vaccinations

Application Process

Brisbane Grammar School recognises the value of diverse thinking and we encourage qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. To better understand what it means to join BGS, please review the information on our website and social media accounts before submitting your application. You should also familiarise yourself with our key policies and procedures available on the School website, which may assist you during the recruitment process.

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo a screening process prior to appointment. Candidates must disclose any information relevant to their eligibility to engage in activities involving children.

Brisbane Grammar School reserves the right to close the advertisement before the listed closing date.

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