🏆Work with cutting-edge sports facilities to inspire and shape the next generation of athletes. Apply Now!

The Coach – Strength and Conditioning is responsible for the collaborative design and delivery of programs that enhance sports programs and athletic growth across the College. This position works with the strength and conditioning team, head coaches and personal trainers to foster health, participation, and athletic development across various sports and for students from Pre-Prep to Year 12.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to strengthen our high-performing team, enhance renowned sports programs and achieve outstanding athletic outcomes.

✅ YOU WILL

Support with effective strength and conditioning program design and coaching

Assist in the design and implementation of the College Sporting Excellence Programme

Enhance athletic capability and performance across sports, ages and mobility levels

Tailor programs to enhance athletic performance, prevent injuries and improve fitness

Contribute to College-wide performance testing

Collaboratively ensure successful operation of the College Fitness Centre

Promote sport and facilities use within the College community

Foster strong relationships with the College community and external stakeholders

Proactively contribute to a risk-averse operation and continuous improvement

✅ WE OFFER

Competitive Remuneration – be rewarded with competitive pay and entitlements

Fantastic Perks – enjoy onsite gym, barista, catering services and parking access

Community Culture – join a learning culture enriched by values of respect and integrity

Impressive Sport Facilities – Olympic-size pool, flood lit synthetic Hockey field, ten lane tartan running track, indoor and outdoor courts and sporting fields, a high-performance fitness centre and a six court Tennis Centre

ABOUT US

Somerset College is one of Australia’s leading co-educational independent schools, educating over 1,700 students from Pre-Prep to Year 12. Nestled in the heart of the Gold Coast on a stunning 22-hectare campus in Mudgeeraba, we are proud of our global outlook, academic excellence, and commitment to student success.

✅ YOU WILL BRING

Strong experience and technical knowledge in designing and applying age-appropriate strength and conditioning frameworks across various sports, ideally within a school

Thorough understanding of the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) Position Stand on Child and Youth Resistance Training

Certification in Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) Level 1

Qualifications in Exercise Science, Sports Management or a relevant equivalent; ASCA Level 2 well regarded

Strong interpersonal skills with an enthusiasm to develop student and client abilities

Dedication to integrity, reliability, sound judgement, service and risk adversity

Working with Children blue card and First Aid certification

Physically fit to participate in manual tasks and a dynamic sports environment

Join our College to inspire young athletes, build resilience, and enhance performance through expert strength and conditioning training in a supportive environment.

APPLY NOW

📌To apply, please submit via SEEK:

✅Your resume (max. 5 pages), including 3 professional referees and your Working with Children Blue Card number

✅A cover letter (max. 3 pages) outlining your interest in the role and what you bring to the position

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 9am on Thursday 19 June 2025