Swim Squad Coach

Since 2017, Artemis Aquatics Melbourne has been driven by a powerful mission: to inspire every swimmer to be the swimmer they want to be.

Based at Melbourne Girls Grammar School in South Yarra, we offer a welcoming, inclusive program for girls and boys. From swimmers starting their squad journey to athletes competing at the National Age level, our experienced, passionate coaches foster a positive team culture, dedicated to helping each swimmer reach their full potential.

Our program is dedicated to preparing both girls and boys for competitive success at school championships (GSV, APS, AGSV, SSV), as well as local, district, and Victorian and National Age Championships. We also warmly welcome swimmers who are passionate about fitness or seeking to enhance their performance in other aquatic disciplines, including water polo, triathlon, surf lifesaving, and open-water swimming.

Our squad pathway is designed to:

- Provide tailored training and competition experiences, that are age, stage, and developmentally appropriate.
- Support positive youth sport growth and development for athletes, considering physical, emotional and cognitive maturity.
- Empower swimmers to embrace healthy and balanced lifestyles that fuel their best selves—both in and out of the water.

The **Swim Squad Coach** will assist the Head Coach and Aquatics Program Administrator to develop swimmers across the Artemis Aquatics Swimming Club and respective SSV/GSV Swim Teams.

The Swim Squad Coach will be involved in all areas of the Squad Program, from Development Squad through to Performance Age swimmers.

Casual shifts - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 5:30 - 8:00am & Saturday 6:30 - 9:00am (when necessary)

A roster will be established each term to support the requirements of the role.

**Minimum requirements**:

- Currently hold at least one of the below accreditations:
- Swimming Australia Development Coach accreditation or above;
- SCTA Foundation Coach; or
- Swim Teacher of Competitive Strokes
- At least 1 - 3 years’ coaching and/or advanced LTS experience
- Valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) or Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration; and
- Current First Aid and CPR training (HLTAID009 + HLTAID011)

Please view the Position Description for details about this role, including key responsibilities.

**Child Safety Statement: Melbourne Girls Grammar**
- As MGGS staff, volunteers, contractors, and any other members of our school community involved in child-connected work, we are responsible for supporting and promoting the safety of children.
- We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment and protecting of all children / students in our care and adhering to our Child Safety Policy.
- We are committed to providing a child-safe and child-friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
- We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to the protection of children from all forms of child abuse and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures. Our policies and procedures will provide the name and contact details of staff who have specific responsibilities in relation to child safety and who may receive reports of suspicion of child abuse. Child abuse includes sexual offences, grooming, physical violence, serious emotional or psychological harm, serious neglect and a child’s exposure to family violence.
- We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we follow rigorously.
- We are committed to preventing child abuse, identifying risks early and removing and reducing these risks.
- We have robust human resources and recruitment practices for all staff and volunteers.
- We are committed to regularly training and educating our staff and volunteers on child abuse risks. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.
- We are committed to the emotional, physical and cultural safety of all children and to providing a safe environment for their learning.
- We are committed to promoting the cultural safety and participation of Indigenous children, young people and their families.
- We have specific policies, procedures and training in place that support our leadership team, staff and volunteers to achieve these commitments.

**How to Apply**

**Applications will be considered as they are received.**
**Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their documentation at their earliest opportunity.