- Full time opportunity
- Drive athlete development and performance pathways across Volleyball and Basketball
- Excellent facilities and conditions
Toowoomba Grammar School is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to oversee our Volleyball and Basketball programs across the Junior and Senior Schools. This is a unique opportunity to shape the strategic direction of two of our most prominent court sports, fostering excellence in both participation and performance.
The Head of Volleyball and Basketball is a pivotal leadership role within the Co-Curricular Activities Department, responsible for the strategic direction, operational management, and development of Volleyball and Basketball programs. The role supports student engagement, performance outcomes, and alignment with the School’s broader educational goals.
About Toowoomba Grammar School
Toowoomba Grammar School was founded in 1875 and is a member school of the Great Public Schools Association of Queensland (GPS). It is an independent non-denominational day and boarding school for boys with a total enrolment of 1,200 from Preparatory to Year 12. There are approximately 300 boarders in the School coming predominantly from throughout Queensland, Northern New South Wales and the Northern Territory. The School’s campus covers 20.5 hectares and is located one kilometre from the centre of Toowoomba.
It is our vision that our boys will graduate from TGS with the skills to be independent, well-balanced, and successful in life. That they are boys of good character who respond well to challenges and achieve life-long wellbeing.
TGS has been honoured with The Educator’s 2024 5-Star Employer of Choice award. The Award acknowledges excellence in providing competitive salaries, employee benefits, professional development opportunities and nurturing a culture of inclusion and respect.
About the Position
As the Head of Volleyball and Basketball, you will lead the development, coordination, and delivery of high-quality programs that align with the School’s co-curricular vision. You will manage coaching staff, oversee logistics and scheduling, and build strong relationships with students, parents, staff, and external sporting bodies. This role also includes oversight of the Toowoomba Grammar Blazers Academy and coordination of club competitions and representative pathways.
Selection Criteria:
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in coaching or administration in Volleyball or Basketball
- Certificate III in Business (Administration) or equivalent experience
- Current and valid Driver’s Licence
- Desirable: Experience in an educational setting and intermediate coaching qualifications
Technical Capabilities
- Strong communication and liaison skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and school database systems (e.g., TASS)
- High-level organisational and administrative skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain attention to detail
Personal Attributes
- Energetic, motivated, and client-focused
- Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- High level of confidentiality and professionalism
- Willingness to support weekend and holiday events
A full Position Description is attached below
Working with Children
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. All School staff, unless otherwise eligible for an exemption, must possess a current Positive Notice or “Blue Card” issued under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 before commencing employment with the School. Volunteer Blue Cards are required to be transferred to Paid Employment cards.
About Toowoomba
Toowoomba is one of Australia’s largest inland cities, with a population around 162,000 people. It is a beautiful provincial city and is known as “The Garden City” of Queensland. Toowoomba is ideally situated less than 1.5 hours by car from Brisbane and two hours from the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. Regional public transport is available with connections to interstate and international transport networks. This includes the Wellcamp Airport providing direct interstate flights. The city has an extensive infrastructure including three hospitals, a University, TAFE and many schools.
We encourage you to visit the Live Toowoomba (livetoowoomba.com.au) website to discover what living in Toowoomba has to offer.
