Head of Athletics and Head Coach

Head of Athletics / Head Coach

• Full Time Permanent Role
• Drive Participation and School Spirt
• Toowoomba Based

TGS is seeking a Head of Athletics/Head Coach to join theteam. This role leads the Schools athletics programfrom Years 512 overseeing all Cross Country and Athleticsoperations.

Working closely with Heads of Sport teachers operations teamsand coaching staff the Head of Athletics ensures a cohesiveengaging athletics experience for students.

About TGS

Founded in 1875 TGS is a member school of the Great PublicSchools Association of Queensland (GPS). It is an independentnon-denominational day and boarding school for boys with a totalenrolment of 1200 from Preparatory to Year 12. The Schoolscampus covers 20.5 hectares and is located one kilometre from thecentre of Toowoomba.

It is our vision that our boys will graduate from TGS with theskills to be independent well-balanced and successful inlife. That they are boys of good character who respond wellto challenges and achieve life-long wellbeing.

About the Position

Reporting to the Head of Sport you will be responsible fordriving highquality coaching athlete development andparticipation across track and field while coordinating trainingand competition programs.

Selection Criteria:

You will be able to demonstrate your ability and commitmentto:

• Leadership in Athletics Program Management: Demonstrated experience leading and managing comprehensive athletics programs including coordinating Track & Field and Cross Country operations with proven ability to build program culture oversee coaching teams and deliver highquality training and competition experiences.
• Coaching Expertise and Athlete Development: Advanced knowledge of athletic training principles injury prevention rehabilitation collaboration and strength and conditioning methodologies supported by relevant accreditation (Level 2 Track & Field minimum).
• Operational Planning and Administration: Proven capability in coordinating schedules events camps competitions staffing and logistics including budget preparation and resource management while maintaining accurate systems documentation and reporting in a highvolume school environment.
• Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build productive relationships with students parents staff coaches and external stakeholders exercising confidentiality professionalism and a collaborative approach.
• Strategic Thinking Adaptability and Personal Drive: Evidence of strong organisational skills time management and the ability to manage competing priorities combined with a proactive energetic and adaptable approach that supports longterm program development talent identification and continuous improvement initiatives.

For a full Position Description please refer to the attachmentbelow.

How to apply:

All applications are to be submitted via TGSs online CareersPortal and include:

• a cover letter addressed to the Headmaster addressing the vacancy being applied for;
• a resume;
• the names and contact details of three professional and confidential referees.

Enquiries should be directed to the Head of Sport MrKabe Cicolini onor

Applications close on 24 May 2026.

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative onlyand TGS reserves the right to close the advertisement before thisdate is reached. Therefore you are encouraged to submit yourapplication as soon as possible.

We do not welcome interest from recruitment agencies at thistime.

Applicants must possess the legal right to live and work inAustralia to be considered for this position.

Student Protection at Toowoomba GrammarSchool

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting thewelfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicantsto share this commitment. At TGS staff are committed toproviding environments where children and young people receive thehighest standard of care where their rights are supported andthey can thrive and be fruitful. Staff at TGS understand the ChildSafe Standards and how the school promotes the development of astrong child-centred culture that prioritise safety culturalresponsiveness and wellbeing for all children and youngpeople.

TGS places emphasis on genuine engagement with children andyoung people create conditions that reduce the likelihood of harmto children and young people create conditions that increase thelikelihood of identifying harm and respond to any concernsdisclosures allegations or suspicions of any person includingemployees.

Committed to the provision of a safe and supportive living andlearning environment for all students staff must:

• Understand and adhere to all obligations relating to the protection of children and young people as outlined in our policies and procedures
• Attend or complete all student protection mandatory training annually and any other professional learning events as required by the School
• Support and engage with all student protection initiatives and programs across the School.

All School staff unless otherwise eligible for an exemptionmust possess a current Positive Notice or Blue Card issued undertheWorking with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act2000before commencing employment with the Blue Cards are required to be transferred to PaidEmployment cards.