Casual opportunity - approximately 20 hours per week

Methodist Ladies’ College (MLC) is seeking an experienced and passionate Strength & Conditioning Coach to join our Sport Department.

This is an exciting opportunity to design and deliver high-quality Strength & Conditioning and Health & Fitness programs for MLC students and athletes, working closely with the Head of Athlete Development and broader Sport Department.

About the role

You will be responsible for:

- Designing and delivering progressive, engaging and individualised Strength & Conditioning programs for MLC students and athletes.
- Supporting the physical development and fundamental movement pathways across Sport and Health & Fitness.
- Developing and monitoring testing and reporting frameworks for functional movement, strength and conditioning.
- Incorporating standardised warm-up and cool-down protocols into programs.
- Working with external medical providers to support appropriate injury rehabilitation pathways.
- Using programming software and velocity-based training technology to support program delivery and monitoring.
- Building positive relationships across the Sport Department and contributing to an inclusive, values-driven culture.
- There may be scope for additional hours across other Sport programs for a suitably experienced candidate.

About you

We are looking for a qualified Strength & Conditioning professional who is passionate about working with young people and supporting their physical development.

Essential

- Available early mornings between Monday and Saturday, 5.00am – 8.00am.
- Undergraduate degree in Exercise Science, Health Sciences or equivalent.
- ASCA Level 1 S&C; Accreditation and/or Certificate III and Certificate IV in Fitness/Personal Training.
- Current and valid First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training,



or willingness to obtain.
- Demonstrated experience in Strength & Conditioning and relevant programming.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, planning and organisational skills.
- Competence with technology, including programming software and velocity-based training.
- Professional approach and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Right to work in Australia.
- Understanding of and commitment to the Victorian Child Safe Standards.

Desirable

- Postgraduate qualification in Exercise Science/Health Sciences or equivalent.
- ASCA Level 2 S&C; Accreditation or above and/or CSCS.
- Experience as a Strength & Conditioning Coach for aquatic sports and/or athletes.

About MLC

MLC is a leading independent girls' day and boarding school. Our breadth of learning, wellbeing and co-curricular opportunities inspires students to find and nurture their individual interests and talents and achieve their best.

Our commitment to excellence and innovation in education creates an enriched learning environment where students are empowered to be confident and resilient global citizens.

MLC’s commitment to child safety

As the role is within a school environment you will be working in areas where children and young adults are present. It is your obligation to ensure their safety and to report any concerns that you may have in line with our Child Safe Program – specifically our MLC Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy,



our MLC Child Safe Codes of Conduct and our Staff and Student Skilled Boundaries Policy. You will be required to regularly provide the necessary working with children, police records and reference checks.

We have zero tolerance when it comes to abuse of any kind and will take disciplinary action, including termination of employment should we determine that abuse has taken place or there has been a failure to report any suspected abuse.

MLC performs thorough assessments of potential and existing employees. The assessments will be used to ascertain whether the potential or existing employee is a fit and proper person to be trusted to work in a school environment and in the position applied for or held. The screening process includes, but is not limited to, Criminal Records Checks and Working with Children Checks.

MLC is a child safe organisation. All staff are responsible for promoting the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children and young people.

As an MLC employee, you are expected to:

- Comply with the Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, Child Safe Codes of Conduct, and related procedures
- Maintain a valid Working With Children Check and undergo relevant police and reference checks
- Understand and fulfil mandatory reporting responsibilities
- Create an environment where students feel safe, respected, and empowered
- Promote equity and inclusion, particularly for Aboriginal students, students with disabilities, and those from diverse cultural or linguistic backgrounds
- Undertake training and contribute to a culture of proactive risk identification and mitigation

MLC has zero tolerance for child abuse. We respond seriously and promptly to all concerns, and all staff are expected to always uphold our commitment to student protection.

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