Barker College is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, experienced, innovative and enthusiastic casual Strength and Conditioning Coach.

This is a casual role to commence from 1 February 2024.

Casual Strength and Conditioning coaches are members of the Barker Sports Department which is inspired at all times by the core Barker values (Commitment, Compassion, Courage, Integrity, and Respect). Each staff member participates in the effective management of the sports program of the College as an integral part of the Barker community.

As a Casual Strength and Conditioning Coach, you have responsibility for coaching and implementing strength and conditioning programs for teams and individuals at the College.  Through a strong understanding of College policy and process, you will contribute to the Strength and Conditioning program in line with the strategic intent of the Sport Department.

The logistical responsibilities of the role include the following core functions:

• Assistance and contribution to the Strength and Conditioning Program
• Practical, face to face instruction for teams and individuals
• Utilisation of technology and software solutions for the Strength and Conditioning Program
• Implementation of College policy and process through the program
• Pastoral care & student welfare management.

Skills and Experience Essential to the role:

• Relevant Tertiary Education and professional experience
• High level of organisational skill
• Capacity to work collaboratively as a member of a team 
• Ability to learn and use a range of applications and School related software
• Highly refined communication skills, both written and oral
• Commitment to the School’s Mission, Vision and Values.

With more than 350 teaching staff and 200 support staff, Barker College is a diverse, vibrant, and dynamic professional environment.

ABOUT BARKER COLLEGE

Barker is a leading independent coeducational school at the forefront of educational thought, visionary leadership and excellence. An Anglican Day and Boarding School, originally established in 1890 Barker is situated in Hornsby on the leafy Upper North Shore of Sydney.

Barker College is a fully coeducational school from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12.  We also have four satellite campuses:

• An Outdoor Education facility at The Grange, Mount Victoria, NSW
• An Indigenous Darkinjung Barker Campus in Yarramalong, NSW (established 2016)
• An Indigenous Ngarralingayil Barker Campus in Wollembi, NSW (established 2020)
• An Indigenous Dhupuma Barker Campus in Gunyangara, NT (established 2021).

WHY WORK AT BARKER COLLEGE

At Barker, we aim to be an engaging place of work where all staff are valued and nurtured through a dynamic professional learning community. We encourage and support all our teaching and support staff to be lifelong learners, to be inspired and be supported to thrive in their roles through ongoing professional learning, research and self-reflection. Quality teaching and learning drives the pursuit of supporting the School’s strategic vision of being a leading educational institution that inspires global hope. Staff are highly aligned to the School values of Commitment, Compassion, Courage, Integrity and Respect and take pride in making a positive contribution to student life within and beyond the classroom.

CANDIDATE EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Successful applicants will be expected to support the Mission, Vision and Values of the School.
• Barker College is an Anglican School and applicants for this position will need to demonstrate sympathy with and support for the School’s Christian values. 
• Barker College is a child safe organisation and all statutory checks and references are required prior to confirmation of employment.  A NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and a National Police Check will be required.
• Barker College is committed to a safe work environment and all staff members work within our WHS Policy & Procedures and other relevant documentation.