Junior Head Coach

**_Are you ready for your next career opportunity? Sutherland Shire Council and the NSW Institute of Sport have joined forces with Swimming NSW to launch a Performance Centre in the Sutherland Shire. The Southern Performance Centre, based at Sutherland Leisure Centre, will nurture and elevate the performance of talented athletes from across New South Wales, providing important pathways for the local community. Join us as Junior Head Coach and share your elite level swim coaching experience._**:
**Join Our Team as a Junior Head Coach**:
Take the lead in developing a dynamic, high-performing squad while fostering a positive, collaborative team culture. As Junior Head Coach, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our athletes through tailored training programs that enhance skills, boost performance, and encourage personal growth.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead and motivate a team of athletes, creating an environment that encourages excellence and teamwork.
- Design and deliver comprehensive training sessions that improve both technical skills and performance.
- Provide continuous feedback and support to players, empowering them to reach their full potential.
- Work closely with management and fellow coaches to align training strategies with broader team objectives.

**About Us**:
At Sutherland Shire Council, we are dedicated to building a vibrant community that values respect for both people and the environment. We are driven by purpose, and our mission is to positively impact the lives of our residents while supporting a thriving local economy.

Our workplace thrives on collaboration, mutual respect, and a commitment to excellence, all within a supportive environment that champions work-life balance.

**About The Role**:
The Junior Head Coach is responsible for leading swimming training sessions, implementing effective development programs, and cultivating a strong, unified team spirit.

**About You**:
We’re seeking a passionate, skilled coach with the drive to help athletes grow and succeed as part of a high-performing team.
- Proven swimming coaching experience, ideally at a competitive level.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to design and execute impactful training programs.
- In-depth knowledge of the sport’s technical and tactical elements.
- A current, valid Working with Children Check.
- CPR and First Aid certifications.
- Teacher of Competitive Swimming / Towards Competitive Strokes certification.
- ‘SCTA’ (Swim Coaches & Teachers Australia) Development Accreditation (formerly Bronze) or higher **OR must be willing to obtain within the first six months of employment.**

For a full list of qualifications and desirable certifications, please refer to the attached Job Description.

We are looking for someone who is committed to fostering a positive team environment and has the ability to connect with swimmers of all levels. If you are passionate about coaching and want to help athletes achieve their personal best, we encourage you to apply.

Join our Team and Grow with Us
- **Interviews will be facilitated**: Within 2 weeks of job closing.
- **Package**:$62,916 - $70,465 gross p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation.
- **Hours of work**:Temporary Full-Time, 38 hours per week with option of 19-day month with flexi time arrangement. 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.

**About Us**:
If you want to make a difference and be part of a challenging and rewarding working environment, then joining us just might be the right career move for you Join a passionate and dedicated team covering a diversity of services, industries and occupations.
- At Sutherland Shire Council we do more than serve our community - we are our community. Our energy can be seen in everything we do. From having a can-do attitude, to embracing change and opportunities, being people-centred and working together as one.