Athletics / Strength and Conditioning Coach in Brisbane

Citipointe Christian College, established in 1978, is a leading independent, co‐educational Christian College of 1750 students situated in Carindale, a south‐eastern suburb of Brisbane. Citipointe is where Christian values, personalised care and academic rigour combine to create a unique environment where students are inspired to achieve their personal best.

Citipointe Christian College is currently inviting applications for a Casual Athletics & Strength and Conditioning Coach within our Sports Department, with availability commencing as soon as possible. Please note these roles require applicants to provide a pastoral reference as part of the recruitment process.

This position combines practical athletics coaching with the delivery of age-appropriate strength and conditioning programs for student athletes participating in the College's Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Netball, and Touch Football Academies of Sport. The role seeks to maximise student performance, participation, wellbeing, and personal development while promoting excellence, sportsmanship, and Christian values.

Role responsibilities:

• Deliver athletics coaching across track and field disciplines, developing students' skills, confidence, participation, and performance.
• Plan and facilitate safe, engaging strength and conditioning programs for Academy athletes across multiple sporting codes.
• Support the physical development of student athletes through age‐appropriate training, movement education, and injury prevention practices.
• Assist with athlete testing, performance monitoring, and the maintenance of training records.
• Provide supervision and support at training sessions, school sporting events, carnivals, and competitions.
• Foster a positive culture of sportsmanship, resilience, teamwork, and personal excellence.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, coaches, and external sporting partners.
• Ensure compliance with child safety, risk management, and College policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Sport and Activities to support the delivery and continuous improvement of the College's athletics and academy sports programs.
• Undertake other duties as reasonably required to support the College's sporting program.

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated Christian faith and active involvement in a Christian church community.
• Qualification or relevant experience in Sport, Fitness, Coaching, Physical Education, Exercise Science, or a related field.
• Experience coaching athletics and/or delivering strength and conditioning programs for young athletes.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship‐building skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to student wellbeing, safety, and positive development.
• Current Blue Card, First Aid and CPR certification, and Driver's Licence (or ability to obtain prior to commencement).
• Athletics Australia Coaching Accreditation.
• Strength and Conditioning qualifications or experience.
• Experience working within a school or youth sporting environment.
• Experience supporting athlete testing, monitoring, and performance development programs.