Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Other
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1495091
ADVERTISING FOR A FEMALE ONLY POSITION:
SPECIAL MEASURES
In an attempt to reduce the gender imbalance in MSA¿s Strength & Conditioning Team, we are advertising for a female to join our staff. Anti-discrimination laws allow
for ¿positive discrimination¿ and permit measures to be introduced in pursuit of promoting or creating substantive equality for members of a group with a particular
attribute.
In our case, the decision to open the applications only for female applicants is with the intention to promote change and reduce the gender imbalance in the Strength &
Conditioning Team.
¿YOU CAN¿T BE WHAT YOU CAN¿T SEE¿
¿Role models and mentors are very important for all student-athletes here at MSA, and it¿s important that these include both males and females. Due to significant
changes in our staffing profile recently, we are using special measures for this role to ensure our students receive a balanced and comprehensive experience, in an
encouraging and welcoming environment for all.¿
Mark McAllion, Sports Director
Maribyrnong Sports Academy (MSA) is the sporting specialist school supporting more than 550 talent identified student-athletes. MSA has 15 main sport programs and employs a team of over 70 coaches, teachers, strength and conditioning coaches, sports nutrition, performance psychology, administration staff with International, National and State elite sport experience. It is important to note that the MSA program is an individual development program. The aim of the program is to develop individual student-athletes to reach their potential academically and athletically. Winning school sport competitions is not an objective of the program.
We are seeking applications for a Female Strength & Conditioning (S&C) Coach in a full-time role on a 3-year contract. The successful applicant will operate within the High-Performance Preparation (HPP) timetabled subject and provide strength & conditioning support before or after school for the student athletes. This role will involve working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team inclusive of fellow S&C coaches, rehabilitation staff and physiotherapists to provide expertise in the development and delivery of quality S&C services to MSA student athletes.
This role requires highly developed coaching skills, excellent communication and instructional skills, and the ability to develop relationships & maintain the engagement of student athletes within the daily training environment. A sound knowledge of LTAD training principles for the adolescent student athlete is essential to develop quality S&C programming for the student athletes at MSA.
Females with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Strength & Conditioning Qualifications:
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Maribyrnong College provides a broad education for students in Years 7-12. It is also home to Victoria's only state-funded Sports Specialism with a sports enrolment comprising nearly 40% of the school population. The College provides a broad VCE and the majority of students undertake further study after Year 12. The school's International Student Program supports 50 international students, predominantly in Years 10 to 12. Additionally, the College provides an EAL program to support students of non-English speaking backgrounds. Maribyrnong College delivers programs that produce excellent outcomes for students in both academic and sporting endeavours and this is aptly described by the school's motto: "Pride in Performance". A High Achiever Program has operated since 2005 and Year 10 accelerated students access VCE subjects. A rich extra-curricular program includes instrumental music and drama, a school production and a strong inter-school sport program. College facilities include a 230-seat theatre, a 7000 square metre Sport Stadium with indoor running track and elite training centre, and synthetic hockey, soccer and tennis facilities. The sport complex forms the base for the Maribyrnong Sports Academy program and all students at the College use this facility for Health and PE classes. The College has grown significantly in recent years to over 1200 students in 2024. In turn staff numbers have risen to total of 155 this year. Leading Teachers have responsibility for various curriculum and student management folios. The College has four principal class officers as well as a Sports Director responsible for the Maribyrnong Sports Academy. Significant environmental and facility improvements have been undertaken in recent years. Due to site restrictions and unprecedented enrolment demand at all year levels, the College has been subject to an enrolment zone since 2012.