Melbourne Grammar School is seeking a knowledgeable and energetic Technical Director of Rugby to lead our Rugby program. Working within a culture of excellence, you will utilise your extensive knowledge of rugby to design and lead a whole-school rugby program and philosophy. This role will be pivotal in the delivery of a comprehensive program, mentoring and upskilling coaches.
The Melbourne Grammar Rugby Program places player development, safety and enjoyment front and centre, driven by strong leadership, elite coaching and community engagement. The provision of a sequential and challenging coaching program and skill development for students in Years 5 to 12, including a pathway for elite players, is an essential component of the program. This includes the co-ordination of the pre-season training schedule.
This is a part-time, fixed term opportunity commencing January 2026.
This role will see you
- Lead the ongoing development and implementation of the Rugby program
- Develop and implement a consistent coaching philosophy in a dynamic sporting environment
- Assist with recruitment and appointment of coaches into the MGS Rugby Programme
- Designing and delivering a comprehensive coaching development program, including workshops, training sessions, mentoring, and providing resources such as manuals and technical information for skills, strategy, nutrition, strength and conditioning
- Lead, mentor and support a positive coaching team, ensuring quality and specialist coaching within a collaborative environment
- Events and Competitions: Oversee all team preparations during the season and attend all camps and tours
- Promote the game of Rugby within the MGS Community.
Must hold, or be willing to obtain, a current Employee Working with Children Check and current first aid certificate
Our School is a place of extraordinary possibilities.
Melbourne Grammar School is one of Australia's leading independent schools that believes in the holistic education of young people. This role is based at our South Yarra campus where our Senior School welcome around 850 boys in Years 9 - 12 each day and our Wadhurst campus, comprises 400 boys in Years 7 and 8 where they make the transition from primary to secondary education in an environment designed with their needs in mind.
We believe that education can create extraordinary possibilities in the lives of young people and the communities in which they live. We engage talented people and want them to create possibilities for themselves and for others. Teaching and learning at Melbourne Grammar School strikes a balance between the best of traditional approaches and contemporary practice. We are focused on growth and active participation, and our work is supported by expert and dedicated teachers, outstanding resources and learning spaces purpose-built for young learners.
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