At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and deliver engaging football coaching sessions while fostering student development.
- Company: Geelong Grammar School, a leading co-educational institution focused on student wellbeing and growth.
- Benefits: Flexible casual role with opportunities for professional development and community engagement.
- Other info: Join a supportive environment dedicated to student safety and development.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on students' lives through sports and teamwork.
- Qualifications: Previous coaching experience and a passion for football; AFL Coaching Accreditation preferred.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Geelong Grammar School is one of the world’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools. Offering exceptional educational opportunities across four campuses from Early Learning to Year 12, Geelong Grammar School is committed to making a positive difference for students, staff, and the community. We believe in prioritising wellbeing, adventure, creativity, and academic rigour, and we value wisdom.
We are seeking expressions of interest for casual Coaches to assist with our Football programme based at our Corio Campus. Previous coaching experience is highly desirable. It is anticipated that these casual roles are for the 2027 Football Season. Training/games occur throughout the week and Saturdays.
It is a condition of employment that our Sports Coaches hold a current Working with Children Card (Employment), a recent National Police Check, and have completed Anaphylaxis Management Training.
The Sports Coach | Football is responsible for the following tasks:
- Planning and delivery of a coaching programme, including the development of specific training and skill development sessions (pre and in season)
- Providing a match report and analysis to players and the School communications Office
- Monitoring student attendance, performance, dress, and effectively communicating and encouraging the expectations of student behaviour
- Regularly communicating and consulting with stakeholders, including Sports Office staff and Parents
- Facilitating positive interactions with students and other internal and external coaches
- Actively exercising a duty of care and monitoring the welfare of all students involved in the designated sport
- Attending all professional development and induction programmes and activities as required including Anaphylaxis Management Accredited Training
Level 2 or equivalent of official AFL Coaching Accreditation is highly desirable.
Applications close at 12:00pm on 2 November 2026. Geelong Grammar School is committed to the safety of all students and has a zero tolerance of student abuse. The School’s Student Safeguarding Framework, which includes the Student Safeguarding Strategy, Student Safeguarding Policy and Student Safeguarding Code of Conduct, is available on the GGS website, under ‘Student Safeguarding’. The School expects that all staff members (and School Community members) comply with the Student Safeguarding Framework policies and procedures and the Child Safe Standards, as applicable to their role.
Sports Coach in Geelong employer: Geelong Grammar School
Geelong Grammar School is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead within a vibrant residential learning environment at Timbertop, nestled in the stunning Victorian Alps. With a strong commitment to student wellbeing and a collaborative, values-driven leadership team, employees benefit from professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people. The school's focus on fostering inclusive communities ensures that every staff member feels valued and supported in their role.
