<p><strong>Athletics Performance Coach</strong></p> <p>Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is a Catholic Independent Girls’ School and is acknowledged as one of the leading schools in Australia. Our academic, cultural, sporting and pastoral programs are all integral to the holistic education of our students.<br><br> We aim to produce young women who are well educated, well-informed and able to thrive in a fast changing world; young women who have a strong personal interest in actively shaping a positive future for their community, be it local, national or global.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>The Position</strong></p> <p>Loreto Toorak has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Athletics Performance Coach to join our school. The Loreto Toorak Athletics Program caters for all levels and follow the Australian Athletics priorities of inclusive participation, long-term athlete development, and coach empowerment.</p> <p>This role is offered as a part-time (0.4 to 0.5 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2026. This position will be required to work weekends and school holidays when scheduled competitions and camps are held.</p> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>The successful candidate will be an experienced Athletics Coach with expertise in technical event groups and a proven ability to mentor and develop coaches in a school setting. You will bring strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with a deep understanding of athlete development—particularly for female athletes.</p> <p>You are organised, proactive, and confident in leading strength and conditioning sessions, supporting rehabilitation, and contributing to community engagement. You actively participate in school and professional events, including parent evenings, team meetings, and coach development sessions.</p> <p>Experience designing and delivering speed, power, and technical training across age groups, coupled with data-informed coaching and performance monitoring, is highly valued. You foster a safe, inclusive, high-performance environment and ensure all facilities and equipment are well maintained and competition ready.</p> <p>A current Working with Children Check (Employee) and Level 2 First Aid and CPR certification are essential. Australian Athletics Level 3 Performance Coach Accreditation (or higher), ASCA Level 1, or a tertiary qualification in Exercise or Sport Science are desirable.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Why work at Loreto Toorak?</strong></p> <p>Joining Loreto Toorak means joining a supportive, inclusive and collaborative community. Our commitment to a shared purpose which empowers&nbsp;and motivates students and staff to use their individual gifts with confidence, creativity and generosity is at the heart of our culture. We offer rewarding careers, professional development opportunities, excellent workspaces and facilities and access to wellbeing programs.&nbsp;</p> <p>If this sounds like the role for you then don’t hesitate, apply online now by clicking the ‘apply’ button.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Applications close on Friday 16 January 2026. Applications will be reviewed on submission and interviews may commence prior to closing date, so don't delay if the role is of interest to you!</strong><br><br><i>Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is a child safe employer, committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children and young people. All staff are expected to actively contribute to a child safe culture and uphold the School’s Child Safeguarding and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct. In accordance with the&nbsp;Worker Screening Act 2020 (Vic.), all applicants engaged in child-related work must hold a valid Working with Children check or Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). These will be sighted, verified, and recorded as part of the recruitment process.</i></p>