<p>St Patrick’s College, Strathfield is a Catholic school for boys in the Edmund Rice tradition offering a quality education to over 1,600 boys from Years 5 to 12. Working at St Patrick’s College, Strathfield means joining a community of highly motivated, passionate, professional and experienced individuals who are known for our inclusivity, expertise and dedication to our students, education and each other.</p><p>We are immensely proud of the opportunities that are afforded to students here at St Patrick’s, with a robust Co-curricular sporting and cultural program, excellence in learning and teaching, and faith formation and prayer life. </p><p><strong>2 year full-time temporary contract position – Commence Friday 24 January 2025</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Director of Co-curricular, through the Head of Sport, the Head of Athletic Development will be responsible for the overall management, promotion and development of the College&#39;s Athletic Development Program from Year 5 to Year 12.</p><p>This position will be expected to lead, develop and implement strength and conditioning training programs, oversee the training facilities and support the physical development of students through data-driven performance analysis. Thus, it is expected you will work collaboratively with the Co-curricular Team and Head of PDHPE to ensure a cohesive approach to training, competition and personal growth, while also promoting a positive and inclusive athletic culture within the College community. </p><p>Ultimately, we would like to ensure that we have an Athletic Development Program that is unique to St Patrick’s College, and one that provides boys and coaches a well organised and administered program in addition to a practical, functional and achievable pathway to achieve both individual and team success and enjoyment. </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>To develop a comprehensive St Patrick’s Physical Development curriculum / program for students aged 10 - 18, to be followed by the Head of PDHPE, the PDHPE faculty, College coaches and their respective teams.</li><li>Oversee the implementation of the Physical Development curriculum / program and monitor its effectiveness regularly.</li><li>Design talent identification strategies focusing on physical attributes to aid in sport selection.</li><li>Cultivate and manage the implementation of a progressive skill and training for all ages, levels and sports. </li><li>Provide hands-on coaching in the gym and/or on the fields.</li><li>Collaborate with sports heads to improve player development.</li><li>Manage data to monitor physical development progress.</li><li>Lead and oversee a team of Strength and Conditioning (S&amp;C) casual coaches.</li><li>Enhance the skills and knowledge of S&amp;C coaches.</li><li>Coordinate with external stakeholders, including medical professional, external coaches to allow representative/elite level players to train with outside programs at the College and schools and governing bodies such as ISA and IPSHA. </li><li>Offer educational opportunities for both parents and students.</li><li>Engage in and contribute to College sports related events. </li><li>Ensure compliance matters pertaining to coaches are met and records kept in consultation with the Director of Human Resources, Risk and Governance, and Director of Co-curricular.</li></ul><p>You will be able to demonstrate you satisfy the following essential selection criteria:</p><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Sciences or similar. </li><li>Current ASCA L2 Strength and Conditioning Coach Accreditation.</li><li>Extensive working knowledge of concussion and serious injury response and management.</li><li>Excellent planning, organisation, coordination and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent administration and written communication skills.</li><li>Ability to exercise substantial independent judgement and initiative.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and build strong and collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders.</li><li>Ability to maintain an environment in which all students participate enthusiastically and where they strive to excel.</li><li>Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance.</li><li>First Aid and CPR qualifications or a willingness to undertake.</li><li>A strong sense of community. </li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria: </strong></p><ul><li>Extensive experience in the youth and/or school environment.</li><li>Experience with rehab management, preferably through working with a multidisciplinary environment.</li><li>High level of skills in data management and testing technologies. </li><li>Required to be available for weekends.</li></ul><p><strong>How to apply</strong></p><p>To express your interest in joining our highly motivated professional staff, apply via the online ‘Career Application’ available on our website <a href="https://www.spc.nsw.edu.au/working-spc/" rel="nofollow">Working at SPC | St Patrick&#39;s College Strathfield</a></p><p>Your application should consist of:</p><ul><li><strong>Cover letter</strong> (maximum 2 pages) that highlights your claim for the role and demonstrates your suitability.</li><li><strong>Resume</strong> (maximum 3 pages) detailing relevant work history, skills and experience.</li></ul><p>Essential to this position is a commitment to the Catholic ethos of a School in the Edmund Rice tradition together with a commitment to the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. </p><p>Evidence of a valid WWCC clearance will be required prior to employment.</p><p><strong>Applications close 4:00PM Monday 2 December 2024.</strong></p><p>Please contact the Human Resources Adviser on 02 8705 9251 for a confidential discussion regarding your interest in this opportunity.</p><p>St Patrick’s College is a child safe and child-centred organisation, committed to the protection of children and has zero-tolerance of any abuse of children. It is our commitment to ensure that each and every child and young person under our care are kept safe and free from all forms of harm and abuse.</p><p>The appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.</p><p><i>St Patrick’s College is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. </i></p><p><i>We are committed to reconciliation and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.</i></p>