Head Coach of Aesthetic Sports

St Leonard's College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

St Leonard’s College in Melbourne invites applications for a Head Coach of Aesthetic Sports. This permanent part-time role (22.5 hours per week) combines hands-on coaching with program leadership to develop engaging training and competitive pathways for students of varied ages and abilities.

The role requires Level 3 Cheer credentials, Advanced Gymnastics Australia coaching, and knowledge of AASCF, TFT and GV rules, with a focus on safe progressions and student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Cheer Level 3 credentials required with experience coaching squads to Level 3
• Advanced Gymnastics Australia coach accreditation or higher
• Strong knowledge of AASCF, TFT and Gymnastics Victoria rules
• Experience in motor skill development and safe teaching progressions
• Ability to lead and develop coaches and run programs for mixed ages and abilities
• Experience in school environments preferred
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with students, parents and staff
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Diabetes Level 2 or willingness to obtain

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the College’s Aesthetic Sports Program
• Develop engaging training programs and prepare teams for competition
• Support pathways for emerging and elite athletes
• Collaborate with coaches, teaching staff and cocurricular team
• Inspire students to build skills and enjoy meaningful experiences
• Provide consistent coaching and program leadership across term terms
• Attend competitions, including some evenings and weekends

Skills

Cheer Level 3

GA Advanced Coaching

AASCF/TFT/GV rules

Motor skill training

Coaching leadership

School coaching exp.

Education

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Anaphylaxis training

Diabetes Level 2

Tools

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Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and experienced Head Coach of Aesthetic Sports to join our College community in a permanent part-time position of 22.5 hours per week.

Reporting to the Head of Club Sport, you will lead and develop the College’s Aesthetic Sports Program, fostering an inclusive and rewarding environment that celebrates participation, fitness and performance.

Combining hands-on coaching with program leadership, you will develop engaging training programs, prepare teams for competition and support pathways for emerging and elite athletes. Working alongside coaches, teaching staff and the broader cocurricular team, you will inspire students to build their skills and enjoy meaningful experiences in the program.

The proposed working hours include mornings and afternoons across Monday to Friday during College term time. Additional hours will be required for competitions, including some evening and weekend work.

To be successful in this opportunity you will require:

• Cheer credentials of at least Level 3, with experience coaching cheer squads up to Level 3.
• Gymnastics Australia Coach Accreditation at advanced level or above.
• Extensive knowledge of AASCF (Australian All Star Cheerleading Federation), TFT (TFT Sports and Event Management), and Gymnastics Victoria competition rules.
• Experience in fundamental motor skill development, functional training and conditioning, and safe teaching progressions.
• The ability to lead and develop coaches and deliver programs that support students of different ages and abilities.
• Previous experience coaching or working in a school environment is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, coaches and teaching staff.
• Strong organisational, planning and time-management skills.
• Current qualifications, or willingness to obtain qualifications, in First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Diabetes Level 2.
• A current Victorian Working with Children Check.

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact the People and Culture Team via ***************@stleonards.vic.edu.au or phone [phone] for a confidential discussion.

Applications will close Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 5pm, however early applications are encouraged as the College reserves the right to interview and employ a successful candidate before the closing date.

St Leonard’s College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our students. The College has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the protection of all children from all forms of child abuse. In this context, the College implements a comprehensive Child Protection Program across the entire College community. In line with the requirements under Ministerial Order 1359, mandatory training relating to Child Safety must be completed upon commencement with the College. All applicants will be required to undergo relevant pre-employment screening, including referee and identity checks, and are expected to familiarise themselves with the College’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, Child Safety and Wellbeing Code of Conduct, Child Safety and Wellbeing Complaints and Concerns Procedure, Child Safety and Wellbeing Response and Reporting Procedure and associated policies available on the College website.