Maribyrnong College provides a broad education for students in Years 7 - 12. It is also home to Victoria's only state-funded Sports Specialism with a sports enrolment comprising nearly 40% of the school population.
ADVERTISING FOR A FEMALE ONLY POSITION: SPECIAL MEASURES
In an attempt to reduce the gender imbalance in MSA's Strength & Conditioning Team, we are advertising for a female to join our staff. Anti-discriminiation laws allow for "positive discrimination" and permit measures to be introduced in pursuit of promoting or creating substantive equality for members of a group with a particular attribute. In our case, the decision to open the applications only for female applicants is with the intention to promote change and reduce the gender imbalance in the Strength & Conditioning Team.
"YOU CAN'T BE WHAT YOU CAN'T SEE"
"Role models and mentors are very important for all student-athletes here at MSA, and it's important that these include both males and females. Due to significant change in our staffing profile recently, we are using special measures for this role to ensure our students receive a balanced and comprehensive experience, in an encouraging and welcoming environment for all".
Mark McAllion, Sports Director
We are seeking applications for a Female Strength & Conditioning (S&C) Coach in a full time role on a 3-year contract. The successful applicant will operate within the High-Performance Preparation (HPP) timetabled subject and provide strength & conditioning support before or after school for the student-athletes. This role will involve working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team inclusive of fellow S&C coaches, rehabilitation staff and physiotherapists to provide expertise in the development and delivery of quality S&C services to MSA student-athletes.
BEGIN DATE: 27 January 2026
END DATE: 26 January 2029
HOURS: 38 hours per week
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and effectively deliver quality strength & conditioning services to MSA student-athletes for specific cohorts or individuals.
- Collect and maintain S&C physical performance testing data including maintenance of database to develop individual physical performance profiles.
- Integrate sport science technology within the daily training environment.
- Ability to develop rapport and relationships with adolescent student-athletes while providing an engaging daily training environment.
- Monitor new developments and latest research in the field of strength & conditioning, particularly related to adolescent athletes.
- Establish and maintain strong professional relationships and communication with all key stakeholders and associations by attending regular meetings to discuss the progress of individuals and teams with relation to performance, conditioning, injury prevention and return to play.
- Work collaboratively and as part of the S&C team to ensure the College adopts cutting edge practices in athlete preparation, coaching, planning and evaluating S&C services.
- Encourage a harmonious team environment by liaising with all team members, medical and well-being staff, coaches, college staff and parents.
SELECTION CRITERIA
- Demonstrated ability to develop effective strength & conditioning programs using training principles & methodologies with a Long-Term Athletic Development focus.
- Demonstrated experience (5+ years) working within a Sports Institute / Academy and/or High Performance setting. Working with adolescent athletes highly regarded.
- Established coaching skills inclusive of excellent communication, instructional skills, voice projection, developing rapport / relationships & developing an engaging daily training environment.
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment and possess a high level of initiative, bringing in concepts to improve the High Performance Preparation (HPP) program.
