The Artemis Centre is the epicentre of the wellbeing agenda at Melbourne Girls Grammar. We have a proud tradition of being at the forefront of girls participating in sport. The facility cements our proactive agenda of promoting diverse sporting opportunities and participation for all Melbourne Girls Grammar girls. Artemis Gymnastics operates out of Melbourne Girls Grammar as a Gymnastics Australia affiliated club and offers foundational programs to the MGGS community and wider Melbourne community.
Artemis Gymnastics is a leading “Gymnastics for All” program in Melbourne which aims to develop strong foundations of movement, physical literacy and positive experiences to be fit and active for life. The classes are designed to develop balance, co-ordination, strength, flexibility and confidence. We offer recreational gymnastics and tumbling programs for children aged between 3 and 16 years old, with a strong focus on broadening our reach through participation and personal growth.
- Early Learning Centre students (3 and 4 year olds)
- Junior Years PE classes (Prep – Year 4)
- Afterschool foundation gymnastics and tumbling classes
- Holiday programs
Session times usually run for 3 – 3.5 hours each, and are scheduled in the mornings (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) and every afternoon (Monday to Friday). Coaches are rostered to work during the school term as well as during the school holidays – specific workdays and times will depend on the final roster, so applicants with flexible availabilities are preferred.
There are currently Saturday sessions available with classes running in the morning to the early afternoon (4.5 hours).
The successful applicant will have:
- High level interpersonal and problems solving skills with the ability to work in an inclusive, fun and productive learning environment;
- Excellent organisational, planning and time-management skills;
- Experience in sports or gymnastics coaching, those with specific experience in gymnastics coaching will be highly regarded;
- Current Gymnastics Australia Coaching Accreditation (or be willing to obtain);
- Current HLTAID011 (003) Provide First Aid and HLTAID009 (001) Provide CPR certificate; and
- Current Victorian Employee Working With Children Check (WWCC) or VIT Registration.
This position would suit intermediate to senior gymnastics coaches, however teachers in training or applicants with a background in dancing, acrobatics, or circus art, are welcome to apply.
Please view the Position Description for details about this role, including key responsibilities.
Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to adherence to school policies including the Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and Child Safety Statement as listed below.
Child Safety Statement: Melbourne Girls Grammar
- As MGGS staff, volunteers, contractors, and any other members of our school community involved in child-connected work, we are responsible for supporting and promoting the safety of children.
- We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment and protecting of all children / students in our care and adhering to our Child Safety Policy.
- We are committed to providing a child-safe and child-friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
- We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to the protection of children from all forms of child abuse and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures. Our policies and procedures will provide the name and contact details of staff who have specific responsibilities in relation to child safety and who may receive reports of suspicion of child abuse. Child abuse includes sexual offences, grooming, physical violence, serious emotional or psychological harm, serious neglect and a child’s exposure to family violence.
- We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we follow rigorously.
- We are committed to preventing child abuse, identifying risks early and removing and reducing these risks.
- We have robust human resources and recruitment practices for all staff and volunteers.
- We are committed to regularly training and educating our staff and volunteers on child abuse risks. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.
- We are committed to the emotional, physical and cultural safety of all children and to providing a safe environment for their learning.
- We are committed to promoting the cultural safety and participation of Indigenous children, young people and their families.
- We have specific policies, procedures and training in place that support our leadership team, staff and volunteers to achieve these commitments.
Applicants must hold or prior to commencing employment be willing to obtain a current and valid Victorian (Employee) Working with Children’s Check. All applicants are subject to reference and identity checks, verification of Working with Children Check Card or VIT Registration as part of the recruitment process.
Applications close 9.00am Friday 30 June 2023
Applications will be considered as they are received.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their documentation at their earliest opportunity.
Click the link below to apply, applications must include a covering letter addressed to the Principal, Dr Toni E Meath, and a resume.
