Current Opportunities

At Melbourne Girls Grammar, we believe that an exceptional education for life provides not only academic skills and attributes, but also emotional and physical wellbeing. Our sustained focus is therefore on making girls’ wellbeing central to the school experience.

Our new world-class Artemis Centre boasts modern facilities including a 25m swimming pool, multi-purpose court, Fitness Hub with gym equipment, dance and yoga studio, outdoor seating amphitheatre, Learning Commons and café with indoor/outdoor meeting spaces. Artemis enables us to provide programs including Artemis Gymnastics, Artemis Aquatics as well as Artemis Holiday Clinics and other resources that underpin our proactive approach to student wellbeing.

Visit the Artemis Centre website to read more about our state of the art facilities.

Melbourne Girls Grammar is seeking a highly motivated, experienced and proactive individual to step into the role of Aquatics Program Manager and Head Swim Coach on a full time basis (Monday – Saturday).

Artemis Aquatics was founded in 2017 to inspire our community to become the swimmer they want to be by providing high quality coaching and learning experiences in water safety, skill development and athletic development. We are committed to providing an enjoyable, safe and healthy environment in which our swimmers can develop their skills and self-confidence for a lifelong affinity with the water, delivering classes and squad programs to suit a range of ages and abilities to cater for personal growth and development within a clear and progressive pathway.

Artemis Aquatics is comprised of a Learn to Swim Program and Swimming Club which caters for swimmers at all levels from junior, development and recreational squads, through to emerging and performance swimmers competing at a State and National level.

The Aquatics Program Manager and Head Swim Coach will have the passion, capability and aptitude to lead a well-rounded program that emphasises enjoyment, wellbeing, long-term participation, competency-appropriate development and supporting swimmers to perform to their best.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing high quality swim coaching;
• Leading all age-based to open school and club swim squads;
• Coach and Swim Teacher development;
• Leading continued growth and development of Artemis Aquatics Swim Club;
• Managing the Swim School Co-ordinator and Learn to Swim program design; and
• Program management and administration.

The successful candidate will have:

• Exceptional understanding of the national swimming framework;
• Demonstrated management skills including the ability to plan strategically, to monitor and evaluate squad swimming programs;
• Proven success with devising and executing a long-term training and competition plans to guide developing and elite athletes;
• Extremely well-developed communication and inter-personal skills; and
• Passion, enthusiasm and commitment to leading and delivering an outstanding swimming program that engages and inspires current and future participation for swimmers of all abilities.

Minimum requirements:

• Advanced (previously Silver License) accredited swim coach with a minimum 5 years’ experience in a National Age training/ competition environment;
• Proven experience in coaching swimmers (Australian Age/ Open qualifiers);
• Successful campaign delivery at a State/ National/ International level;
• Current First Aid (HLTAID003) and CPR (HLTAID001) certification;
• Current Pool Lifeguard certification (SISSS00111);
• Current Victorian Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) or Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) Registration; and
• Current ASCTA Member.

Please view the Position Description for further details about this role.

Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to school policies including the Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and Child Safety Statement as listed below.

Child Safety Statement: Melbourne Girls Grammar

• has zero tolerance for child abuse
• actively works to listen to and empower children
• has systems to protect children from abuse, and will take all allegations and concerns very seriously and responds to them consistently in line with the organisation’s policies and procedures
• is committed to promoting physical, emotional and cultural safety for all children
• is committed to providing a safe environment for all children

How to Apply

Applicants must hold or prior to commencing employment or be willing to obtain a current and valid Victorian Working with Children’s Check or VIT Registration.

Applications close: 5.00pm, Sunday 5 January 2020

Applications must include a covering letter, resume and a completed employment application form including the details of 3 referees. Please forward your application via email and addressed to:

The Principal
Dr Toni E. Meath
Melbourne Girls Grammar
86 Anderson Street
SOUTH YARRA VIC 3141

employment@mggs.vic.edu.au 

Position Description

Employment Application Form

At Melbourne Girls Grammar, we believe that an exceptional education for life provides not only academic skills and attributes, but also emotional and physical wellbeing. Our sustained focus is therefore on making girls’ wellbeing central to the school experience.

Our new world-class Artemis Centre boasts modern facilities including a 25m swimming pool, multi-purpose court, Fitness Hub with gym equipment, dance and yoga studio, outdoor seating amphitheatre, Learning Commons and café with indoor/outdoor meeting spaces. Artemis enables us to provide programs including Artemis Gymnastics, Artemis Aquatics as well as Artemis Holiday Clinics and other resources that underpin our proactive approach to student wellbeing.

Visit the Artemis Centre website to read more about our state of the art facilities.

Melbourne Girls Grammar is seeking a friendly, passionate and effective Swim School Co-ordinator to lead the day-to-day operations of the Artemis Learn to Swim (LTS) School and contribute to the growth and development of the LTS program. This is a new role, working closely with the Aquatics Program Manager on a casual basis (Wednesday – Saturday, approximately 20 hours per week).

Artemis Aquatics was founded in 2017 to inspire our community to become the swimmer they want to be by providing high quality coaching and learning experiences in water safety, skill development and athletic development. We are committed to providing an enjoyable, safe and healthy environment in which our swimmers can develop their skills and self-confidence for a lifelong affinity with the water, delivering classes and squad programs to suit a range of ages and abilities to cater for personal growth and development within a clear and progressive pathway.

The Swim School Co-ordinator will be organised, collaborative and keen to build strong relationships with swimmers, teachers, coaches and the wider swimming community. They will have demonstrated experience working closely with and supporting the development of LTS Teachers and Swimming Coaches, as well as administrative strength.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• LTS Teacher and Coach recruitment;
• Leadership, mentoring and development of the LTS Teachers;
• Scheduling, rostering and program planning and administration (including reviewing and benchmarking the program with the aim of continuous improvement);
• Tracking and monitoring participants to ensure positive skill and physical development;
• Overseeing pool deck and related facility maintenance;
• Fostering a positive and fun environment in the pool environment for participants, teachers and carers.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Dynamic, caring, friendly and enthusiastic leadership skills;
• Strong administration skills – efficient, effective and proactive;
• Strong safety, risk and compliance mindset;
• Extremely well-developed communication and inter-personal skills;
• Up to date knowledge of current trends and professional practices in teaching swimming, as coaching principles and methodology.

Minimum requirements:

• Current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Towards Competitive Strokes (TCM) or Swim Australia Teacher of Competitive Swimming (SAT CS);
• Minimum 5 years’ experience teaching Learn to Swim;
• Proven experience in managing a Learn to Swim program;
• Current First Aid (HLTAID003) and Provide CPR (HLTAID001) certification;
• Current Victorian Employee Working with Children Check;
• Current Pool Lifeguard certification (SISSS00111);
• Current ASCTA Member.

Please view the Position Description for further details about this role.

Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to school policies including the Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and Child Safety Statement as listed below.

Child Safety Statement: Melbourne Girls Grammar

• has zero tolerance for child abuse
• actively works to listen to and empower children
• has systems to protect children from abuse, and will take all allegations and concerns very seriously and responds to them consistently in line with the organisation’s policies and procedures
• is committed to promoting physical, emotional and cultural safety for all children
• is committed to providing a safe environment for all children

How to Apply

Applicants must hold or prior to commencing employment or be willing to obtain a current and valid Victorian Working with Children’s Check or VIT Registration.

Applications close: 5.00pm, Friday 13 December 2019

Applications must include a covering letter, resume and a completed employment application form including the details of 3 referees. Please forward your application via email and addressed to:

The Principal
Dr Toni E. Meath
Melbourne Girls Grammar
86 Anderson Street
SOUTH YARRA VIC 3141

employment@mggs.vic.edu.au 

Position Description

Employment Application Form

At Melbourne Girls Grammar, we believe that an exceptional education for life provides not only academic skills and attributes, but also emotional and physical wellbeing. Our sustained focus is therefore on making girls’ wellbeing central to the school experience.

Our new world-class Artemis Centre – named after the mythical goddess who represents strength and good health – boasts modern facilities including a 25m swimming pool, multi-purpose court, Fitness Hub with gym equipment, dance and yoga studio, outdoor seating amphitheatre, Learning Commons and café with indoor/outdoor meeting spaces. Artemis enables us to provide programs including Artemis Gymnastics, Artemis Aquatics as well as Artemis Holiday Clinics and other resources that underpin our proactive approach to student wellbeing.

Visit the Artemis Centre website to read more about our state of the art facilities.

Melbourne Girls Grammar is seeking applications for the position of Fitness Coach, working in the Artemis Centre Fitness Hub on a casual basis (approximately 20 hours per week). There are two positions available –  the successful candidates will work to a relatively structured roster (some flexibility available) during term, supplemented by some additional hours during non-term time as required.

MGGS Fitness Coaches are responsible for working within a highly functioning team to coach and support students in the development of their Individualised Physical Wellbeing Plans as a core component of the Senior Years Fit for Life (FFL) Program.

Key outcome areas include:

• Program prescription;
• Student monitoring; and
• Coaching to ensure delivery of a high quality, integrated program which sets the platform for girls to be fit and active for life.

The Fitness Coaches will contribute to the welcoming and friendly environment of the Fitness Hub, whilst providing high quality coaching and assistance in the delivery of planned and graduated exercise and training programs.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coaching students to perform movements and exercises with optimal and safe technique;
• Implementing musculo-skeletal screenings, fitness and performance testing, maintaining standards of quality assurance;
• Leading group-based strength/ conditioning sessions;
• Building a culture of athletic development and physically preparing girls to participate and compete across a range of team and championship sports; and
• Supporting the Fitness Hub team in day-to-day administrative and operational conditions of use.

The roles require a combination of Sport Science expertise, supervision, administration and high energy interpersonal skills to ensure that a quality and customer focused service is provided to all internal and external users and the Centre is a safe place for all.

The successful candidates will have a solid understanding of principals of exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, exercise prescription, and biomechanics (specifically relating to safe and effective exercise technique), and the ability to communicate with students in a way that converts complex exercise physiology principles and techniques into effective coaching. 

Minimum requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in Exercise or Sports Science.
• Accredited Exercise Physiologist and ESSA membership.
• Minimum Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Accreditation and ASCA membership.
• Current Victorian Employee Working with Children’s Check.
• Current First Aid (HLTAID003) & CPR (HLTAID001) certificates.

Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to school policies including the Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and Child Safety Statement as listed below.

Child Safety Statement: Melbourne Girls Grammar

• has zero tolerance for child abuse
• actively works to listen to and empower children
• has systems to protect children from abuse, and will take all allegations and concerns very seriously and responds to them consistently in line with the organisation’s policies and procedures
• is committed to promoting physical, emotional and cultural safety for all children
• is committed to providing a safe environment for all children

How to Apply

Applicants must hold or prior to commencing employment or be willing to obtain a current and valid Victorian Working with Children’s Check.

Applications close: 5.00pm, Sunday 15 December 2019

Applications must include a covering letter, resume and a completed employment application form including the details of 3 referees. Please forward your application via email and addressed to:

The Principal
Dr Toni E. Meath
Melbourne Girls Grammar
86 Anderson Street
SOUTH YARRA VIC 3141

employment@mggs.vic.edu.au 

Position Description

Employment Application Form