About the Opportunity

Based in Brookvale on the Northern Beaches, St Augustine’s College is a Catholic school for boys in Years 5-12. The College Athletic Development program commenced in 2020 and will continue to evolve through 2021. Our aim is to provide students with a holistic program of physical development, regardless of their age or current ability. We are looking for two students to complete their practical coaching hours with us during Terms 2 and 3, you will form part of our Athletic Development team while you are here and will be supervised by our Head of Athletic Development.

Time commitment: 10-15 hours per week including sessions before school – 6.45am start

Coaching

A school environment provides opportunity to gain coaching experience with a wide variety of students at various stages of physical development and so is a great place for a motivated coach to develop their skills.

Interns will assist in coaching:

• Students from Year 7-12
• Individual and group training sessions
• Gym sessions for specific sporting groups
• Speed development sessions
• PDHPE classes in the gym
• Students working through rehabilitation programs

 

Professional Development

During their time with us, interns will have opportunity to work through a program of professional development relating to the physical development of young people.

Included in this will be:

• Exercise technique and coaching cues
• Strength development in youth populations
• Speed and power development
• Monitoring progress in young athletes

About the Interns

We are looking for people who are outgoing, proactive and possess a friendly and professional demeanour.

While some knowledge of gym coaching is desirable, you don’t need a huge base of coaching experience. We want people who are keen to learn and practise their coaching skills in an environment where they will be faced with a variety of coaching challenges.

If you have a strong desire to pursue a career in strength and conditioning or a related field, then we would love to hear from you. Please email applications to Head of Athletic Development, Rob Fowkes at Fowkes.r@saintaug.nsw.edu.au