Join the Southern Performance Centre as Squad Coach

Make a real impact with an award-winning employer and one of NSW’s most dynamic swim programs.

Ready to inspire the next generation of swimmers? Step into a role where your coaching can make a lasting impact.

Sutherland Shire Council, in partnership with Swimming NSW and the NSW Institute of Sport, has launched the Southern Performance Centre, based at Sutherland Leisure Centre. This elite hub supports and develops high-potential athletes across NSW, creating strong performance pathways and elevating swimming at both local and state levels.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a Squad Coach to join our coaching team and contribute to our ongoing success.

Why Join Us?

You’ll work under the leadership of our new Head Coach and Sprint Lead Coach, both bringing elite-level experience to the program. With rising squad memberships and a renewed focus on athlete development, this is your opportunity to coach with purpose, motivate athletes and help build a squad that’s confident, supported and striving for excellence.

Sutherland Shire Council Leisure Centres have recently celebrated multiple achievements, reflecting our commitment to excellence, community impact and a positive team culture:

- 2025 Highly Commended – Employer of Choice (ASSA)
- 2025 Finalist – Community Service (First in NSW) (ASSA)
- 2025 Highly Commended – Swim School Manager of the Year (ASSA)
- 2025 Finalist – Swim School of the Year (Swim Australia)
- 2025 Finalist – Outstanding Community Service (Swim Australia)

About the Role – Squad Coach

As Squad Coach, you’ll lead the development of swimmers in a structured and supportive squad environment. You’ll deliver innovative, engaging training programs tailored to individual needs while fostering an inclusive team culture that builds confidence, resilience, and performance.

Key responsibilities:

- Coach and mentor swimmers across various age and ability levels within the squad structure.
- Plan and deliver sessions that focus on technical development, race skills, and long-term athlete progression.
- Collaborate with the coaching team to align strategies across squads and ensure athlete pathways are clear and supported.
- Support athlete wellbeing, goal-setting, and competition preparation.
- Build strong positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

About You

You’re an energetic, team-focused coach with a deep understanding of competitive swimming. You’re passionate about athlete development and eager to contribute to a high-performance culture.

You'll bring:

- Proven experience coaching in a competitive swim environment.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- A collaborative coaching style and an ability to connect with swimmers of all ages.
- Technical knowledge of strokes, starts, turns, and competition preparation.
- A commitment to professional development and continual improvement.

Qualifications (Essential)

- Valid NSW Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain)
- CPR and First Aid certifications
- Teacher of Competitive Swimming or Towards Competitive Strokes certification
- Swim Coaches & Teachers Australia (SCTA) Development Accreditation (formerly Bronze), or willingness to obtain within 6 months

A full list of desirable certifications is included in the Job Description.

Join our Team and Grow with Us

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council

- Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit
- Get your application in by 11.59pm: Tuesday 30th September 2025.
- Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within two weeks of closing.
- Package: $64,804 - $72,579 (full time equivalent) gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
- Hours of work: Temporary Full-Time, 38 hours per week with option of 19-day month with flexi time arrangement. Part time opportunities may also be considered. Applicants must be willing to work hours across a 7 day a week spread (Monday-Sunday). This temporary opportunity is expected to be available for 24 months.
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Goran Rajchinoski, Team Leader Swim Programs, grajchinoski@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries. Lucille Kilshaw, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, lkilshaw@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

Click on the link to check out the Position Description. This position is internally known as Junior Head Coach.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.

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