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
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 sydgram.nsw.edu.au
