Sports Coaches and Assistants - Expression of Interest 

Melbourne Grammar School is seeking highly skilled and dedicated Sports Coaches / Assistants to work with students at our Grimwade House (Junior School), Wadhurst (Middle School) and Senior School campuses on a seasonal, casual basis.

Sport at Melbourne Grammar School is considered very important to our students’ overall development and our sports programmes cater for all levels of performance, while also providing pathways for the elite who wish to excel.

Saturday inter-school sport as part of the Associated Public Schools (APS) sporting competition is compulsory and our students have access to the best possible coaching  and facilities to enhance their skills and physical fitness, while ensuring sport remains a lot of fun. Currently APS competitions are conducted in AFL, athletics, badminton, basketball, cricket, cross country, futsal, hockey, rowing, rugby, soccer, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, touch, volleyball and water polo.

Winter sports include: basketball, cross country, afl football, hockey, rugby, soccer, table tennis and tennis.

Summer sports include: badminton, cricket, diving, futsal, swimming, table tennis, tennis, touch and volleyball.

The Winter season will begin for most teams during the  first week of April  and continue until the final round of sport on Saturday 10 August 

The Summer season will begin for most teams during the first week of October  and continue until the final round of sport on Saturday 22 March 

Training sessions and availability 

• Successful applicants must be available for both training sessions during the week and Saturday morning competition fixtures
• Training is available both during morning timeslots (7.00am-8.15am) and afternoons (from 2.30pm – 5.30pm), depending on the sport and training venue.
• Training session times will be advised to successful assistants.

More information 

Please visit the MGS website to find out more about the Senior School Sport Programme,  Wadhurst Sport Programme and Grimwade House Sport Programme.

Registering your details

If you are interested in applying for a position please submit:

• Your curriculum vitae (CV) or Resume
• Your working with children check details (or attach a copy of a receipt to show payment)
• A copy of proof of your entitlement to work in Australia (i.e. Australian or New Zealand passport).

Within your application, you should:

• Nominate the Sport you have been asked to register for. Or, select which Sports you would like to assist
• Nominate your preferred Campus - Senior School (9-12), Wadhurst (7-8) or Grimwade (Prep - 6)
• Include any coaching and first aid qualifications

Applying for the role

To apply, please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be redirected to our secure online staff recruitment portal. 

Click here to download a Job Description.

Candidates may be contacted by Human Resources when a suitable positions become available.

Melbourne Grammar School has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and is committed to promoting child safety, the wellbeing of children and protecting children from abuse.

Please note, Melbourne Grammar staff must hold or be able to obtain a valid Working with Children Check

Applicants should familiarise themselves with Melbourne Grammar Schools  Child Safety policies and procedures   and the  values   available on our website.

For enquiries, please contact the Human Resources Team via  employment@mgs.vic.edu.au