Senior Coach

About the role:

Melbourne Sports and Aquatic squad program is a renowned swimming program in Victoria with a rich history dating back to its establishment in 2019. We pride ourselves on providing an inclusive swimming environment that welcomes individuals of all abilities and levels, promoting fitness and personal development.

MSAC is committed to fostering participation and performance. Our primary objective is to create a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for swimmers, offering a professional and caring environment that encourages and celebrates personal growth and the achievement of individual goals. We aim to install a genuine passion for the sport, while also promoting long-term success, well-being, and overall wellness.

The role will work closely with and support of the Head Coach (currently vacant) and our Senior Coaches to improve the swimming standard and assist swimmers to achieve their goals. The Swimming Coach has a responsibility to ensure the swimmers have a fun and positive experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities will include but are not limited to
• Deliver safe, effective, and professional squad sessions that enhance swimmers' abilities.
• Prepare sessions by setting up the necessary equipment and record/report on session outcomes.
• Assist the Head Coach in determining the target event schedule for the squads.
• Promote a strong work ethic and commitment to the program, motivating development squad swimmers to attain their swimming goals and achieve competitive success at the club and development levels.
• Attend skill session stroke clinics, squad events, coaches' meetings, and other coaching seminars/workshops as required.
• Be present at meets/events/competitions as required, providing on-deck support, overseeing operations (such as warm-up and cool-down), and offering performance feedback.

Qualifications & Skill Requirement:

• Proven ability to work as a constructive member of a team with a professional, courteous manner
• AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety 
• Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Working with Childrens Check 
• ASTA – Competitive Strokes
• ASCTA – Development Coach Course (desirable not required) 

If you are enthusiastic about the prospect of taking on a challenging and rewarding coaching role and believe you possess the necessary experience and abilities, we encourage you to apply.

Please send through a resume and a cover letter to support your application for this role at the State Sport Centres. We will be reviewing applications and commencing interviews as they come in, so please don't delay in applying. For further information please contact Abs Grant, Talent Acquisition Business Partner – absg@ssct.com.au

SSCT values diversity, is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and from people with disabilities. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are visitors to our venues and facilities. Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check before being able to commence employment.