Swim Development Coach
12 hours ago
**Introduction**:
About Us
Padua College is an independent Catholic Boys' Day School from Years 5-12 conducted by the Order of Franciscan Friars minor with an enrolment of over 1500 boys.
We are an enriching and nurturing educational community which offers young men the opportunity to discover and develop their individual talents and interests within a vibrant and caring Christian environment.
**Description**:
About the Role
The Swimming Development Coach is responsible for developing the swimmers’ capability beyond basic aquatic skills, with a focus on improving swimming efficiency, stroke technique, athletic development and competitive swimming skills.
Shifts for this role are generally scheduled from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Thursday.
**Key Responsibilities / Duties**:
- Provide instruction and guidance to swimmers in various aspects of swimming, including technique, stroke development, breathing, and race strategies.
- Develop and implement practice plans that are tailored to the specific needs and abilities of the squad, focusing on skill development, conditioning, and race preparation.
- Observe and evaluate swimmers' performance, providing constructive feedback, and demonstrating proper techniques.
- Encourage and motivate students to achieve their personal best.
- Ensure the pool area and equipment are well-maintained and meet safety standards.
- Keep accurate records of students' attendance, progress, and achievements.
To review the full Position Description click here, or alternatively, go to our 'Employment' page on our website.
Why work for us?
As a workplace, we are committed to a contemporary Catholic and faith filled environment to create a truly outstanding place to work where our staff feel valued and supported. We do this by providing:
- Inclusive and Flexible Environment: We value staff wellbeing and maintain an 'open door' policy to support it, including a range of wellbeing initiatives.
- Professional Development: We empower our staff with high-quality learning and career development opportunities through a rigorous professional learning program.
- Collaborative Culture: Work with a team of like-minded professionals dedicated to the holistic development of our students.
- Generous staff discount scheme.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- 12.75% superannuation contribution.
**Skills and Experiences**:
**To be considered for this role, you should have**:
- Swimming Australia Development Coach or equivalent certification (required) coupled with experience working as a development coach in a similar role.
- Swimming Australia Advanced Coach certificate (highly regarded).
- Current First Aid and CPR certificate.
- An ability to work autonomously, with demonstrated initiative and motivation to prioritise tasks effectively.
How to Apply
- A cover letter addressing your suitability for the role
- An up-to-date version of your CV
- Any supporting documents you wish to include (e.g. right to work / qualifications etc.)
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