About the Role

We are looking for an outstanding Head Coach to lead, develop and manage the APS swimming program for students in Years 7-12 at Scotch College. This role involves planning and delivering high-quality training sessions, implementing competition strategies and supporting swimmer development. Working closely with students, coaches, the Sports department and our Teacher-in-Charge of Swimming, you will also play a pivotal role in shaping the direction of Scotch’s swimming program, identifying emerging talent, mentoring coaches within our squad and ensuring a high-performance environment that balances athletic excellence with student wellbeing and academic outcomes

Key details:

• Key sports coaching role
• Manage training sessions and competitions
• Flexible time commitment
• Develop athletes and a culture of excellence and sportsmanship

About You

The successful applicant will have:

• Values of respect, responsibility and reverence
• Commitment to excellence
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues
• Strong interest in adolescent male athletic development, health and wellbeing
• Coaching accreditation, including Australian Swim Coach Licence (essential) / Performance Coach License (desirable)
• Sound knowledge of swimming technique and analysis, training methods and swimmer development
• Demonstrated experience coaching swimming at an elite level, in club, school, or representative environment
• Proven ability to inspire and motivate swimmers of varying skill levels
• Understanding of APS swimming program and competition strategies
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, trust and integrity
• First Aid qualification and SIA module completion (or willingness to obtain)
• Relevant qualifications and/or training in child safety and wellbeing
• Current WWCC (Employee)

About Us

We are a leader of boys’ education in Australia, renowned for exceptional teaching and learning and our commitment to educating boys to become good men. Our boys are engaged in a breadth of academic and co-curricular opportunities, enabling them to discover their purpose and passion and enlightening them to shape a better future.

We value our staff as fundamental to the success of this mission, investing in them to inspire excellence in our boys.

Key benefits:

• Extensive resources and facilities
• Opportunities for enriching professional and personal development
• Vibrant, collegial community of like-minded professionals
• Generous leave entitlements and salary package options
• Comprehensive staff wellness program, including gym and swimming pool access, yoga sessions, interest groups and an extensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Easy access via public transport and onsite parking