Director of Athletic Development

15/11/2026; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie) in Brisbane seeks a Director of Athletic Development to lead the Strength and Conditioning programme across Years 7–12, supporting GPS sports and student athletic development.

You will provide operational leadership, recruit and develop coaching staff, design pathways, rosters, and manage facilities, while collaborating with Sport, HPE and wider school community to sustain high standards of safety and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in strength and conditioning coaching and/or programme leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or equivalent.
• Experience in a school environment is desirable.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing, values-led coaching teams.
• Strong experience in programme development, athlete development and operational delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Eligibility to work in Australia and meet all child safety requirements.
• All staff at Churchie are expected to support the philosophies and values of the School and must either hold, or be able to obtain, a current Blue Card.

Responsibilities

• Lead Churchie’s Strength and Conditioning programme across Years 7–12, supporting GPS sports and broader student athletic development.
• Provide operational and face-to-face leadership to students and Strength and Conditioning staff.
• Oversee programme development, coach recruitment and development, pathway design, rostering, facility management and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate with Sport, HPE and the broader School community to support student performance, wellbeing and development while maintaining high standards of safety and professionalism.

Skills

Strength & conditioning

Programme leadership

Coach recruitment

Athlete development

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Leadership

Data analysis

Athlete monitoring technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science

Tools

Athlete monitoring technology

Data analysis

Job description

21h ago , from Anglican Church Grammar School

Education and Training,Sports and Recreation - Management

Anglican Church Grammar School, known internationally as Churchie, is at the forefront of boys' education both in Australia and internationally. Building on a foundation of over 100 years and in partnership with a diverse and active School community, Churchie’s vision is to support students in their pursuit for excellence in all aspects of their life. The school encourages all students to find a genuine sense of joy and purpose in academic, creative, pastoral, cocurricular and service learning areas. Our staff are dedicated to preparing students for the 21st Century, acknowledging our rich traditions in a context that is research-focused and ambitious.

The Director of Athletic Development is responsible for the strategic leadership, development and day-to-day delivery of Churchie’s Strength and Conditioning Programme across Years 7–12, supporting the School’s GPS sports and broader student athletic development.

The role provides operational and face-to-face leadership to students and Strength and Conditioning staff, with responsibility for programme development, coaching, coach recruitment and development, pathway design, rostering, facility management and stakeholder engagement.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively across Sport, HPE and the broader School community to support student performance, wellbeing and long-term development, while maintaining high standards of programme quality, safety and professionalism.

Personal Attributes and Qualities

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative, professional and student-focused approach.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, coaches and stakeholders.
• Commitment to student development, wellbeing and the values of the School.

Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience in strength and conditioning coaching and/or programme leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or equivalent.
• Experience in a school environment is desirable.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing, values-led coaching teams.
• Strong experience in programme development, athlete development and operational delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to use athlete monitoring technology and data to support performance and development.
• Eligibility to work in Australia and meet all child safety requirements.

All staff at Churchie are expected to support the philosophies and values of the School and must either hold, or be able to obtain, a current Blue Card. Additional sport-specific qualifications relevant to Strength and Conditioning are considered essential to this role.

Applications closes by 15th November 2026. Please note that the School may close this advertisement earlier based on the volume of applications received, and candidates may be contacted or interviewed prior to the closing date.