Swim Coach

3 days ago

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia The Glennie School Full time

The Glennie School, located in Toowoomba, Queensland, is an Anglican day and boarding school for girls from Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding for students from Year 5. The School enjoys an excellent reputation for the quality of its programs, care and support offered to students, as well as the commitment, dedication, and professionalism of its staff.

The Glennie School is currently seeking a part time (25 - 30 hours per week) Swimming Coach to prepare Swim Squad Training Plans, coaching and mentoring to Squads and Learn to Swim students, and promote pathways for all swimmers.

As the Swimming Coach you will develop, encourage, and grow participation in the swimming program at Glennie in partnership with all stakeholders. The Coach will also promote swimming as an enjoyable, healthy sport for people of all ages and abilities in a safe and friendly environment, and foster and encourage good sportsmanship and fellowship amongst all participants.

**Key Tasks and Responsibilities**
- Assist at any level of The Glennie Aquatic Centre swimming program.
- Actively engage with the Glennie Gators Swim Club members and families.
- Build relationships with associations, centres and coaches which are strategically beneficial to swimming at The Glennie School.
- Ensure the development and smooth progression of swimmers from junior to development, fitness and senior squad levels.
- Actively attract and retain swimmers in the Club and promote pathways for swimmers into higher levels of participation.
- Identify swimmers within the School and Aquatic Centre members who have the potential to be competitive members of the School and Club teams.
- Coach, motivate and instruct participants in swimming by analysing their performances and developing their abilities.
- Prepare teams for competitions as required and as necessary attend competitions and supervise team members participating.
- Instruct swimmers on correct technique, observe and correct mistakes, provide feedback on performance and provide dry land training sessions as appropriate.
- Communicate with swimmers and their parents concerning their goals, motivations, strengths and weaknesses and work with individuals to achieve the best outcome.
- Conduct safe and enjoyable learn to swim classes for various levels and ages which meet the needs of the individual student whilst maximising learning time for the entire class.

**About you**
- Demonstrated ability in implementing training programs that focus on stroke techniques, skills development and style.
- Demonstrated ability in building, leading and managing a successful competitive swimming squad programs.
- Proven ability in building effective relationships and a positive rapport with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills with staff, swimmers and parents, with the ability to interact with diverse stakeholders.

**Qualifications**
- Development Coach Accreditation or higher;
- Blue Card, in accordance with 'No Card, No Start law', as per the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000;
- Senior First Aid Certificate with CPR; and
- Swim Australia Teacher of Competitive Stokes qualification.

**Protecting our Children**

All children have a right to be safe and protected from harm and neglect. At The Glennie School ensuring the wellbeing of our students, by valuing their contribution, is at the core of what we do. In fact, protecting children is everybody's business and our commitment to this is evidenced by the way we rally together to ensure they are safe, nurtured and secure in our communities, families and while engaged in learning.

**Your Application**

Applications can be submitted online via The Glennie School's website or Seek. Applications close Friday, 28 March 2025. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Right to Work in Australia, as visa sponsorship is not available.

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