Swimming Instructor

**Information**:
We have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic squad coach at the Western Aquatic Academy. Long-term, full-time position.

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

**Salary Range**: Starting from $70,049+ 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), AquaPulse (Hoppers Crossing), Werribee Outdoor Pool (Werribee)

**Position Description**:

- Coach, train and instruct sportspersons through ongoing observations/analysis to enhance further development/improved performance.
- Deliver 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.
- Market and promote the Western Aquatic Academy Swimming Team to encourage increased involvement and participation in competitions.
- Promote 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 internal and encouragement swimming meets/carnivals and liaise with coaches/parents/officials as required.

**Experience and Qualifications**:

- SCTA Member.
- Development Coach (or has recently completed the Development Coach Course) with minimum 3 years’ experience.
- Aust swim Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety
- Competitive swimming background (desired but not essential).
- Ability to 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 work effectively in teams.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism, time management and reliability.
- Pool Lifeguard (desirable).

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $70,049.00 per year

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: On the road