Athlete Development Program

Location: North West Region | Bendigo

Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 04/07/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Teacher

Reference: 1449089

**Location Profile**:
Bendigo South East College is a 7-10 secondary school in regional Victoria.

The College's student support structure consists of Year Level Leaders working in neighbourhoods with House Advisors, Group Advisors, The Student Support Team and the Principal team. In addition to the Assistant Principals for organisation, community and learning, Timetabler and Daily Organiser, Heads of Curriculum and Learning Specialists, the College has staff responsible for Special Learning Programs, Information Technology and Pathways advice.

The College has an outstanding record of success in extra-curricular activities including Mathematics, Science and Languages competitions. The College actively encourages students to participate in sporting teams, the performing arts and leadership opportunities.

A well qualified, experienced and dedicated staff, are constantly involved in professional development to improve teaching and learning. Staff seek to role model lifelong learning as part of the College learning community. The staff are committed to **every** student succeeding.

A representative College Council works through a collaborative committee system to set the priorities of the College. The cooperative and positive involvement of the staff members, parents and students in this process is an important feature of our community.

The College has a very active student voice program, led by the Student Representative Council. They play a key role in all areas of the program.

As part of the Bendigo Education Plan, the College was rebuilt in 2009. It has open classrooms with facilities for science, technology, music and photography. Facilities for recreation and physical education programs are provided by a three court indoor stadium, an oval, synthetic grassed soccer pitch, well developed grounds and the regular use of nearby community venues.

The College is one of a cluster of similar schools in the Bendigo area. This collegiate co-operates to provide shared programs and activities such as: instrumental music, combined college bands, regional sports, student support services, library resourcing and professional development. The College works closely with its associate primary schools to achieve a smooth transition from Year 6 to Year 7, and with Bendigo Senior Secondary College, for students making the transition from Year 10 to Year 11.

A wide range of co-curricula learning opportunities including camps at all year levels. A Work Experience program for Year 10’s is also conducted throughout the year.

Bendigo South East College is proud of the achievements of its students and looks forward to further enhancing opportunities for them.

**Selection Criteria**:
1. Demonstrated high level of knowledge in youth athlete development.

2. Demonstrated knowledge of the management of youth athletes in exercise prescription, training and injury management.

3. Demonstrated capabilities to implement and evaluate training and skill acquisition strategies to enable students to achieve their full potential.

5. Ability to develop constructive and respectful relationships with students, colleagues and parents.

6. A commitment to ongoing professional learning.

**Role**:
The Athlete Development Program (ADP) is a select entry, specialised sports development and education program aimed to assist students in pursuit of sporting excellence. The program combines general physical preparation (strength & conditioning) technical squad training and athlete development curriculum.

**Qualifications**
- Relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g. Human Movement or Sports Science)
- Minimum Level 2 ASCA (or equivalent) Accreditation
- Necessary experience working with youth athletes, or demonstrate competencies and understanding
- Working with children Check

**Position Overview**
- To develop and manage delivery of an _Athletic Development Curriculum _based on best-practice processes and the following:

- Teaching lift progressions
- Running skill acquisition progression
- Oversee training methodologies within the ADP including, but not limited to: flexibility, muscular strength, coordination, balance and stability
- Oversee and design all programs and athletic development sessions
- Personalisation of training and development (developmentally appropriate)
- Collaboration with coaches of individual athletes in recognised pathways and programs to optimise development and build relationships
- Development of training facilities and equipment
- Managment of exercise prescription software
- Incorporation of best practice youth athletic development practices
- Supervising class size groups of students

**Responsibilities**:
**The Athletic Development Coordinator will assist with the coaching of VCP programs as rostered and;**
- Run a