About Us

Sydney Grammar School is an independent non-denominational day School for boys. The secondary School (7-12) is located on College Street in the city of Sydney and the two preparatory Schools are located at Edgecliff (K-Year 6) and St Ives (Preschool-Year 6).

Sydney Grammar School offers many benefits to our staff including paying substantially above other Independent Schools.

About the Role

Sydney Grammar School is seeking to employ a highly motivated and qualified Lead Athletic Development Coach within the School’s Sports Department. This is a casual position consisting of approximately 25 hours a week.

This is a rare opportunity to lead the Rehabilitation and Basketball Strength and Conditioning program for boys at Sydney Grammar School. The successful candidate will also contribute to a dynamic athletic development program supporting a wide range of sports, including rugby, football, basketball, athletics, cricket, rowing, tennis and volleyball, across both field and gym settings. Reporting to the Director of Athletic Development, you will play a key role in delivering structured physical performance programmes and fostering a culture of high performance and holistic athlete development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery, planning and supervision of all Return to Play programmes in conjunction with external medical providers and the Director of Athletic Development.

• Manage the Lumin Arc AMS data in conjunction with external medical providers.

• Lead the delivery and reporting for the Return from Concussion Plan (RCP). Supervise all boys through the Concussion Graduated Return to Play programme.

• Develop and implement sport specific and individualised programs for SGS Opens basketballers.

• In conjunction with the Firsts Basketball Coach, plan and deliver all on court conditioning for the Firsts and Seconds basketball teams.

• Deliver athlete tracking, load monitoring and reporting support for basketball and rehabilitation.

• Use technology such as VBT and GPS to improve athletic performance, RTP results and development in basketball and rehabilitation.

• Supervision of the Weights Room to foster the athletic development of all boys in line with the SGS LTAD model.

• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and motivating training environment

Minimum Requirements

• ASCA Level 2 accreditation (or equivalent);

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science or related field;

• Current First Aid and CPR certification;

• NSW Working with Children Check;

 • A legal right to work in Australia.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience coaching youth athletes in school or sporting environments;

• Experience prescribing and coaching Return to Play programmes for injured athletes.

• Familiarity with GPS systems (e.g. Catapult), VBT tools (e.g. Perch), and athlete management systems (e.g. Lumin Arc), Teambuildr and Vald (e.g. ForceDecks & ForceFrame);

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and

• A sound understanding of long-term athlete development principles

Commencement Date: 28 January 2026

Application closing date: Applications will close when a successful applicant is sourced.

The successful applicant will be legally permitted to work in Australia and accredited with ASCA Level 2 or higher (or an equivalent qualification), along with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science or a related field. Applicants must also hold current First Aid and CPR certification, along with possessing a valid NSW Working with Children Check.

General information about the School may be found on the School’s website at http://www.sydgram.nsw.edu.au

Enquiries may be directed to employment@sydgram.nsw.edu.au

How to Apply

Applications should be addressed to the Headmaster. Applications must be sent to employment@sydgram.nsw.edu.au with the following:

Cover Letter

• Introduce yourself, the reasons for applying for the position, and why you are a suitable candidate.

Application Form

• Located on the School website https://www.sydgram.nsw.edu.au/employmentgrammar/

• Complete all the details and answer all questions, including providing referee details.

Resume

• Work history, educational qualifications, and other relevant professional and personal experiences

Extra Information

The successful applicant must be legally permitted to work in Australia. Persons prohibited from working with children must not apply.

Enquiries may be directed to employment@sydgram.nsw.edu.au.

Successful applications must comply with the Children’s Guardian Act 2019. Sydney Grammar School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.