Head Swim Coach

Description: Full time, ongoing position - 38 hours per week (including weekday AM and PM sessions, Saturday mornings and target competitions)

Salary Range: Starting from $55,000-$60,000 + per annum (plus superannuation). To be negotiated with the successful applicant - dependant on qualifications and experience

Location: Multiple locations across the Western Suburbs of Melbourne - Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre (Maribyrnong), Brimbank Aquatic Centre (Keilor Downs), Saratoga Club (Point Cook), Saltwater Swim School (Point Cook), Aqua Pulse (Hoppers Crossing), Werribee Outdoor Pool (Werribee)

Information:
We have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic squad coach at the Western Aquatic Academy. Long-term, full-time position. Anticipated start date - 30 January 2023.

Position Description:

• Coach, train and instruct sportspersons through ongoing observations/analysis to enhance further development/improved performance
• Plan and deliver an annual swimming program to cater for squad members of the Western Aquatic Academy swimming Team - from post learn to swim through to Age National competitors
• Coach and supervise swimmers at Open Water training sessions and competitions
• Motivate swimmers and supervise their practice sessions
• Mentor and assist Club coaches
• Market and promote the Western Aquatic Academy Swimming Team to encourage increased involvement and participation in competitions
• Promote and collate entries into Target/State and National competitions
• Keep accurate records of training attendance/performance
• Ongoing education/networking with Club swimmers and their parents
• Undertake continual professional development to build/develop teaching and coaching skills
• Attend target swimming meets/carnivals and liaise with coaches/parents/officials as required

Experience and Qualifications:

• SCTA Member
• Performance/Advanced Coach (or a Development License coach with a minimum of 3 years' experience and a proven squad development record)
• Experience in Open Water Swim meets and races
• Competitive swimming background
• Strong track record of participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) at National and International levels
• Ability to create, deliver, monitor, and review comprehensive coaching programs for a range of ages and stages of squad swimming
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to lead/manage teams
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, time management and reliability
• Sound administration skills
• References
• Pool Lifeguard (desirable)
• Relevant human movement/physical education or similar tertiary qualifications (desirable) (AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience)
• You must have full-time proper working rights to work in Australia

The right candidate must be willing to undertake a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check.