Assistant Head Coach

Rackley Swimming, part of City Venue Management, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assistant Head Coach with the necessary experience and skills to support and grow a world-class school-based squad program that caters to swimmers of all levels, both at school and club competition levels.

This full-time position will be at Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie) in East Brisbane, Queensland. The facility features a 6-lane, 50-meter pool, an 8-lane, 25-meter pool, and an indoor teaching pool. The program includes swimmers from the junior squad up to national representative levels and a robust school program that competes in the GPS competition.

**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.

**About the Role**:
The Assistant Head Coach will work closely with the Head Coach to support the delivery of a comprehensive program to school and club swimmers. Key responsibilities include:

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Program Implementation**: Assist the Head Coach in planning, implementing, and evaluating training programs that address swimmers' physiological and psychological needs across various skill levels.
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Swimmer Development**:Foster a positive and supportive training environment, encouraging swimmers' progress and facilitating a smooth transition between Learn-to-Swim and Squad programs.
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School Program Success**: Support the Churchie GPS swimming program by increasing participation and performance. Work with the head coach on GPS team selections, including talent identification, swimming squad progressions, and sequential skill development across age groups.
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Teamwork and Collaboration**:Collaborate with the Head Coach and other coaching staff to ensure consistency and high-quality coaching across all programs.
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Community Engagement**: Promote club participation and encourage swimmer engagement in club activities and local, state, and national competitions.
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Communication**: Maintain positive relationships with swimmers, parents, and the wider community.
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Commercial Skills**:Proven ability to manage and allocate resources effectively, with a strong understanding of budget management and financial reporting. Demonstrates proficiency in using software for communication, reporting, and financial management.
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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.

Essential Qualifications:

- ASCTA Development Coach accreditation.
- Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check).
- Current First Aid and CPR certifications.
- Current Pool Lifeguard certification.
- Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety qualification (desirable)

**Our Culture: A Place to Thrive**

At City Venue Management (CVM), our success hinges on our people. Our purpose is**_ ‘creating experiences that delight and engage’_**. We're dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, empowered, and inspired to reach their full potential. We invest in our employees' development and reward their contributions.

We champion a culture built on fun, energy, collaboration, simplicity, maturity, and a commitment to lifelong learning. If you're motivated to make a difference and share these values, we encourage you to apply. We offer a collaborative and supportive learning environment where you can "Be You, Feel Good, and Keep Growing."

**Our Commitment to Safety**:
Child safety is paramount at CVM. We're unwavering in our commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of every person who visits our facilities. We maintain a safe and comfortable learning environment, adhering strictly to all relevant policies and procedures. Our proactive and preventative approach includes regular and extensive training and development, informed by our core values and our partnership with Child Safeguard, the leading independent child protection experts in our industry.