Assistant Head of Program

2 weeks ago

Burwood, Victoria, Australia MLC School Full time

Assistant Head of Program - Swimming

Full Time Ongoing Position

Start date:
a.s.a.p.

Closing date: 24 February 2023


MLC School is looking for a passionate and experienced Assistant Head of Program - Swimming who will educate and inspire young women to be fearless thinkers with moral courage and compassion to be agents of change in their own lives and in the lives of others.


About MLC School


Founded in 1886, MLC School is an independent, nonselective Uniting Church school for girls from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 in Sydney's inner-west.

Our tagline 'dare to be more' is not only our goal for our students, it applies equally to our staff.


Our highly professional staff, under the guidance of Principal Ms Lisa Moloney, challenge girls and encourage them to question traditional perceptions and roles of women.

The MLC School girl is at the heart of everything we do.

Who is the MLC School girl?

About the position


The MLC School Assistant Head of Program - Swimming will work closely with the Head of Program - Swimming, Aquatic Centre Manager and Director of Sport to manage and promote the overall development and implementation of the MLC School Swimming Program.


This position works in collaboration within the Sports Department to facilitate learning within a collaborative environment to cultivate in students learning dispositions of curiosity, collaboration, open-mindedness, accountability, empathy and self-awareness.


Selection Criteria:

You will be able to demonstrate your ability and commitment to:

  • deliver technically appropriate sessions that run on time and involve all participants,
- lead, train, and mentor staff,
- always demonstrate a positive role model and support participants to achieve outstanding results,
- be flexible about when you work to reasonably perform your duties as required by the School.
- attend various swimming carnivals, and functions on weekends, evenings and outside traditional hours,
- deliver service excellence to parents and carers by proactively engaging with and responding promptly and courteously to enquiries and requests for information,
- contribute to the 'whole girl' learning experience through your contribution to co-curricular and clubs programs,
- ongoing personal and professional development,
- act as a mentor to junior staff, and
- involvement and coordination of club-based events.

Qualifications and Experience:

Mandatory:

  • ASCTA Bronze license or higher
  • Sport Science Degree / Diploma (preferred)
  • Senior First Aid Certificate, CPR/Resuscitation Certificate
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Understanding of school sport including but not limited to IPSHA and IGSSA
  • NSW Working with Children Check
  • An understanding of Meet Manager
  • Be available and willing to do some out of hours work, including weekend and public holiday work.
  • Dedicated focus on professional growth and development
  • CPR and First Aid Certification
  • State of the art facilities and collegiate environment
  • Employee Assistance Program available to you and your immediate family
  • Salary packaging and access to LSL after 5 years' service
  • Discounted School fees
  • Onsite parking, easy access to public transport and Westfield Shopping Centre
  • Access to the School's gym and indoor Aquatic Centre

How to apply:

- a cover letter addressing the vacancy being applied for;
- a resume;
- a copy of your current accreditation; and
- the names and contact details of two confidential referees.

Applications close on 24 February 2023.
We do not welcome interest from recruitment agencies at this time.

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