Aquatic Centre State Coach

• Collaborative team where contributions are valued
• Commitment to promoting work-life balance and employee wellbeing

About the Aquatic Centre:

The College Aquatic Centre is a state of the art, 10 lane Olympic sizes 2m deep pool with a purpose built indoor learn to swim pool. The Aquatic Centre situated on the Sunshine Coast, 20km south of Noosa. The centre will offer swimming lessons, squad programs, water polo and fitness classes to the school’s students and the wider community.

About the role:

Are you passionate about creating a high performing swim squad coaching program? Our Aquatic Centre is seeking a coach who will implement, lead and develop a program of the highest calibre. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of our operations, ensuring that every visitor enjoys a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable experience. You’ll uphold the standards set forth and contribute to a positive team environment.

What You’ll Do

• Develop training progressions and plans under philosophical and methodological direction of Head Coach in line with College’s teaching and learning standards and expectations.
• Develop a seasonal plan and competition schedule to prepare swimmers for Regional and State level competitions under the guidance of Head Coach and in line with College’s teaching and learning standards and expectations.
• Provide general squad administration and communication for Junior Development, and State Squads in line with College’s teaching and learning standards and expectations.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience coaching State level or higher squads/swimmers.
• Knowledge and experience regarding planning and developing junior and/or age group squad programs focused on skills, technique, physiology and long-term development.
• Proven ability to develop successful junior and age group swimmers.
• Proven ability to work as a constructive member of a team with a professional, courteous manner.
• Minimum Swim Coaches and Teachers Association (SCTA) Advanced Coach accreditation.
• Current Swim Coaches and Teachers Association (SCTA) membership.
• Current First Aid qualification (including CPR).
• Current Pool Lifeguard qualification.
• Experience coaching National, age or open squads/swimmers.
• Knowledge and experience regarding planning and developing swimmers for performance at a national level.
• Maintain a degree of flexibility in working hours from time to time as required for the position.
• A valid Blue Card, in line with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act .

If you’re ready to dive into a rewarding role that combines your love for swimming with your dedication to building a high performing team, we want to hear from you! Join us in creating a positive and engaging environment at our Aquatic Centre. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and will close this advertisement when a suitable candidate is appointed, so apply now to avoid missing out!

St Andrew’s has a commitment to creating environments for children and young people to thrive. We encourage all potential applicants to read and reflect their agreement of the Code of Conduct for Anglican Schools which is located on our website.

St Andrew’s is an equal opportunities employer, ATSI people are encouraged to apply for positions within the College, and all candidates must be eligible for working with children blue card, and prospective candidates are required to undergo a check against the Anglican Church National Standards Register.