About Us
Caulfield Grammar School is a leading, internationally recognised, independent, co-educational school committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities from Early Learning through to Year 12. With over 3700 students across 4 campuses, Caulfield Grammar passionately strives to deliver innovative specialist educational programs enabling quality learning every day, in every experience, for every learner, for life.
The Role
Caulfield Grammar School has a proud history in APS Swimming, and we are looking to appoint a Head of Swimming with a strong vision to lead a progressive program and drive excellence throughout all phases of the Swimming program.
The Head of APS Swimming will develop and implement a season plan and coaching program to support and develop the APS Swimming team and specialist coaches. You will explore, present, and deliver strategies to further promote and strengthen swimming through both internal and external opportunities.
This is a short term 3 month opportunity for the duration of Term 1, with the view/possibility to extend employment at the conclusion of the APS Season.
Fixed Term Opportunity based at Caulfield & Wheelers Hill Campus, Part Time on Tuesdays from 11am - 4pm, Thursdays from 3pm - 6pm and all scheduled APS swim meets on Saturday from 7am - 2pm. (Including the APS Final’s Night & All School’s competition)
Key Duties:
- Manage all aspects of the CGS APS swimming program
- Inspire our APS Swimming Community to reach their full potential by engaging and developing our dedicated team of Swimming support staff, coaches and students
- Hold a vision for how to maximise the opportunity for a large multi campus school in APS swimming across all levels
- Offer a strong technical base and a willingness to educate others
- Attend training sessions/camps/fixtures and complete any administrative tasks in a timely manner
- Model and live the Caulfield Grammar School values and behaviour
Skills and Experience:
- Previous experience managing a swimming program or similar environment will be highly regarded
- Strong time management skills and leadership skills
- Hold appropriate compliance and coaching accreditation
- Ability to communicate and form strong relationships amongst the key stakeholders
- Strong knowledge of Swimming technique (Teaching or Education experience is preferred)
- Hold and maintain an Employment Working With Children Check
- Level 1 First Aid certificate (including Anaphylaxis Management Training)
Why Caulfield Grammar School
Our culture is defined by the five values: Pursuing Excellence, Inspiring Creativity, Thriving Together, Embracing Diversity, and Living Wholeheartedly. These values guide the way we work together with passion and authenticity based on our guiding principle of a Mind for Life.
For more information about pursuing a career of excellence at Caulfield Grammar School, please visit our Employment Page.
Our Benefits
- Competitive base and 13% Superannuation
- Continuous professional development opportunities
- Access to outstanding facilities and resources with free onsite parking
- Health & Wellbeing activities throughout the year
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to BENY with discounts exclusive to Caulfield employees
