Head of Strength & Conditioning

St Ignatius' College Riverview; Lane Cove; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

St Ignatius’ College Riverview in Lane Cove, NSW, seeks a Head of Strength and Conditioning to lead the S&C program across Years 5–12. The role focuses on long‑term athletic development, safety, and evidence‑based practice within a Jesuit education framework.

You will oversee program design, staff leadership, and collaboration with sport coaches, PDHPE, and health professionals, ensuring high standards of performance and wellbeing for students.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Sport and Exercise Science or related discipline.
• ASCA Level 2 accreditation or higher or equivalent nationally recognised S&C qualification.
• Experience designing and evaluating safe, evidence-based S&C programs for youth.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the College's Strength and Conditioning program across Years 5–12.
• Embed a competency-based Athletic Development Model and evidence-based training practices.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary S&C team and manage budgets and timetabling.
• Utilise athlete management systems and data reporting to monitor attendance, progress and safety.

Skills

S&C program design and delivery

Team leadership

Workload management

Injury reduction

Data reporting/athlete metrics

Youth athlete development

Communication and collaboration

Education

Sport and Exercise Science degree

ASCA Level 2 accreditation

Equivalent S&C qualification

Job description

Full time, Permanent

1d ago , from St Ignatius' College Riverview

Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview is a Catholic boys’ school in the Jesuit tradition. Located on picturesque grounds in Lane Cove, this leading independent school deliversa holistic education for day and boarding students from Years 5 to 12.

We are seeking an experienced strength and conditioning leader to join our team as the Head of Strength and Conditioning. As the development of the whole person is a key aspect of a Jesuit Education, participation in the College’s Co-Curriculum program forms a central element of the education process at Riverview. The position is full time, ongoing with a Term 1, 2027 start date.

Reporting through the Head of Sport and Director of Co-Curriculum, the Head of Strength and Conditioning is responsible for the overall strategic leadership, development, and management of the College's Strength and Conditioning (S&C) program and athletic development facilities across all age groups (Years 5 - 12). This includes embedding a competency-based Athletic Development Model, fostering an inclusive training environment for all students, ensuring safe and evidence-based physical preparation, and maintaining excellence in programming, injury reduction, and S&C staff leadership.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced leader who can design and implement long-term athletic development initiatives that align with the school’s educational philosophy and athletic goals. The Head of Strength and Conditioning will drive excellence across all levels - from foundational fitness to elite performance - ensuring a sustainable, evidence-based, values-driven program that contributes meaningfully to the physical development, character, and culture of the school

ABOUT YOU

• Tertiary qualification in Sport and Exercise Science, Human Movement, or a related discipline. Current ASCA Level 2 accreditation or higher (or an equivalent nationally recognised S&C qualification).
• Demonstrated experience designing, delivering, and evaluating safe, evidence-based strength and conditioning programs, preferably for young people in a school or comparable youth sport environment.
• Strong knowledge of long‑term athletic development, age‑appropriate training, athlete screening/testing, workload management, injury reduction, and return‑to‑sport principles.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary team of permanent and casual S&C staff through clear expectations, feedback, and professional development.
• Demonstrated capability in operational planning, timetabling, equipment oversight, and risk management within approved budgets.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with students, parents, sport coaches, Program Coordinators, PDHPE staff, and health professionals.
• Confidence using athlete management systems (e.g., Clipboard) and digital platforms to manage attendance, student data, programming, and performance reporting.
• Understanding of youth athlete development and pastoral care in a school setting.
• An understanding of and commitment to the College’s Catholic, Jesuit mission.
• Previous experience in a similar role within a school co‑curriculum, pastoral or academic program.
• Hold a current Working with Children Check (or be prepared to obtain one prior to commencement) and be committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, welfare and well‑being of children and young people.
• Experience within AAGPS/GPS or equivalent school sports systems.
• Experience integrating sports science metrics (data collection, interpretation, and reporting) across various youth sports teams.