About Us
Caulfield Grammar School is an internationally recognised, independent, co-educational school committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities from Early Learning through to Year 12. With over 3400 students across 3 campuses and our Student Experience Programs in Yarra Junction and Kakadu, Caulfield Grammar passionately strives to deliver innovative specialist educational programs enabling quality learning every day, in every experience, for every learner, for life.?
The Role
The First XVIII Football Coach will play a pivotal role in enhancing and leading our flagship football program at Caulfield Grammar School. As a cornerstone of our school's sport offerings, this position is crucial in upholding our high standards of football development, student inclusion, and quality coaching. Caulfield Grammar School takes immense pride in its renowned AFL/AFLW program, supported by a strong pathway initiative that benefits both boys and girls.
We are seeking a passionate and suitably experienced high-performance coach to lead the 1st XVIII Boys team on a fixed-term part-time (15 – 20hrs a week) capacity. The successful candidate will bring elite coaching expertise, strong game strategy and will foster a high-performance environment that balances competitive success with student wellbeing, character development, and sportsmanship.
Key Duties
- Lead the 1st XVIII Boys Team promoting a consistent and contemporary game style and clear performance goals and standards
- Oversee team and player development and ensure that all team selection in accordance with CGS Selection Policy guidelines and communication with students is timely and appropriate
- Represent the 1st XVIII Boys and CGS Football Program at events such as Presentation, Information Nights, Inductions, Premiership Assemblies etc. as required
- Collaborate with the Head of Football to manage resourcing, scheduling and oversight of matches, training sessions, and other football-related events for the 1st XVIII program.
- Explore, present and deliver strategies to further promote and strengthen the 1st XVIII Team and submit reports on program performance and development.
- Model and live the Caulfield Grammar School values and behaviours.
Skills and Experience
- Previous experience coaching at an elite level (AFL, Secondary School or Community)
- The ability to effectively plan and implement a structured coaching curriculum/program.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and relate to a diverse range of stakeholders including coaches, students, and parents.
- Strong leadership and relationship skills with the ability to engage and motivate others.
- Ability to design and deliver a structured, high-impact coaching curriculum
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to the values of Caulfield Grammar School
- Have a Victoria?Employment Working with Children Check, Level 1 First Aid and Anaphylaxis Certification or be prepared to obtain these
- Level 2 Coaching Accreditation will be highly regarded
Why Caulfield Grammar School
Our culture is defined by the five values: Pursuing Excellence, Inspiring Creativity, Thriving Together, Embracing Diversity, and Living Wholeheartedly. These values guide the way we work together with passion and authenticity based on our guiding principle of a Mind for Life.
For more information about pursuing a career of excellence at Caulfield Grammar School, please visit our Employment Page.
Our Benefits
- Competitive base and 13% Superannuation
- Continuous professional development opportunities
- Access to outstanding facilities and resources with free onsite parking
- Health & Wellbeing activities throughout the year
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
