Swim Squad Coach

Overview

We’re on the lookout for a passionate and energetic Squad Coach to join our team at Centenary Aquatic Centre, this casual role will involve coaching across our squad program and with our school programs. There are also opportunities to boost your hours with roles in Strength & Conditioning and Swim Teaching – perfect for someone looking to build a varied and rewarding career in aquatics.

Rackley Swimming is very proud of the world-class coaching team employed across the CVM centres in South East Queensland. This position offers the candidate an opportunity to join Rackley's largest squad program in an organisation committed to supporting coaches, developing the sport, and actively supporting performance and participation pathways.

Our Perks:

- Exclusive access to Fitness Passport
- Free access to our venues
- Discounted learn to swim
- Plus many more......

About the role

The role is casual & will be based at Centenary Aquatic Centre, reporting directly to the Head Coach and Lead Coach.

Key Responsibilities

- Program Implementation: Assist the Head Coach in planning, implementing, and evaluating training programs that address swimmers' needs across various skill levels.
- Swimmer Development: Foster a positive and supportive training environment, encourage swimmers' progress, and facilitate a smooth transition between the Learn-to-Swim and Squad programs.
- Teamwork and Collaboration: Collaborate with the Head Coach and other coaching staff to ensure consistency and high-quality coaching across all programs.
- Community Engagement: Promote club participation and encourage swimmers to participate in club activities and local, state, and national competitions. Attending these to support swimmers' development
- Communication: Maintain positive relationships with swimmers, parents, and the wider community.
- Aquatics Coaching Professional Development: Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development and a proactive approach to seeking opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge in aquatics coaching.

- Schools Programs - Support the delivery of coaching for our GPS, QGSSSA and CASSSA School swimming and training programs.

About you

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who can build and balance the multifaceted nature of the role. Key traits and experience are seeking include:

- Prior coaching experience
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with swimmers and stakeholders and take them on their journey to develop swimmers to their full potential.
- Strong communication, team and collaboration skills, willingness to work with the site team engage and work closely with swim teachers

The qualifications required for this role are

- Coaching accreditation – Development/Bronze or Higher
- Current Blue Card
- Current Lifeguard Qualifications (or willing to obtain)
- Willing to undergo a National Police Check

To apply please attach a cover letter and resume to your online application.

About Rackley Swimming & City Venue Management

City Venue Management (CVM) is a facility management company that operates aquatic centres, swim schools, coaching programs, and health clubs from the Gold Coast to the Sunshine Coast and in Toowoomba and New South Wales. Rackley Swimming currently operates 37 swim schools across Queensland and New South Wales.

We run competitive Squad Programs across 15 locations in Qld and focus on supporting coaches in developing world-class training environments. We are guided by three fundamental principles: coach-driven excellence, a focus on the athlete's journey, and strong community support, all working to enhance the swimmer's experience and drive program success.

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