Location: Melbourne South-East
Employment: Part-Time / Casual
Hours: Flexible and negotiable based on experience, qualifications and availability
Remuneration: Competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications

About the Club

An established competitive swimming club in Melbourne's south-east is seeking an experienced and reliable Club Coach to join our coaching team.

The role will primarily support our Junior, State or National level swimmers, with responsibility for delivering quality training, supporting swimmer development, planning competitions and maintaining professional communication with swimmers and families.

We are looking for a coach who is not only confident on pool deck, but who understands the responsibilities of working within a structured swimming club.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Coaching & Training

• Plan and deliver structured, high-quality training sessions for Junior and State-level swimmers.

• Develop training plans in line with the Club's overall coaching program.

• Monitor swimmer attendance, development, and performance.

• Provide clear technical and performance feedback to swimmers.

• Adjust training appropriately according to swimmer development and competition schedules.

• Work collaboratively with the coaching team to ensure consistency across squads.

Competition Planning & Athlete Development

• Assist with developing individual swimmer competition calendars.

• Provide appropriate guidance to swimmers and parents regarding competition selection and participation.

• Prepare swimmers for targeted competitions and championship events.

• Monitor competition results and swimmer progression.

• Assist swimmers in setting appropriate short- and long-term development goals.

• Attend selected competitions and provide on-deck coaching as required.

Parent & Swimmer Communication

• Maintain professional and positive relationships with swimmers and families.

• Communicate clearly and respectfully with parents regarding swimmer progress, training and competitions.

• Respond to parent enquiries in a timely and professional manner.

• Provide appropriate feedback while maintaining professional boundaries.

• Escalate significant issues or concerns to Club management or the Head Coach when required.

Club Responsibilities

• Follow the Club's coaching policies, procedures, standards and expectations.

• Follow reasonable directions from Club management regarding training, competitions, schedules and Club activities.

• Complete all coaching and administrative responsibilities accurately and on time.

• Work collaboratively with Club management and the wider coaching team.

• Assist with competitions, camps, assessments, presentations and other Club activities when required.

• Contribute positively to the culture and ongoing development of the Club.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has solid experience coaching competitive swimmers.

• Has experience working with Junior and/or State-level swimmers.

• Understands competitive swimming pathways and competition preparation.

• Can independently plan and deliver effective training sessions.

• Has experience communicating with parents and families.

• Is organised, reliable and accountable.

• Is professional, approachable and a strong communicator.

• Can work independently while also following the direction and structure of the Club.

• Is willing to contribute to the Club beyond simply delivering training sessions.

• Has a genuine interest in the long-term development of swimmers.

Essential Requirements

• Current Swimming Australia coaching accreditation/licence appropriate to the role.

• Current CPR certification.

• Current Working With Children Check.

• Successful Police Check.

• Ability to provide professional referees / satisfactory reference checks.

• Demonstrated experience coaching competitive swimmers.

Desirable

• Experience coaching State-level swimmers.

• Experience preparing swimmers for State Championships.

• Experience developing competition plans for individual swimmers.

• Experience working within an established competitive swimming club.

• Experience attending and coaching at major competitions.

• Strong understanding of athlete development pathways.

What We Offer

• Flexible hours based on your experience and availability.

• Competitive remuneration.

• Opportunity to work with Junior and State-level competitive swimmers.

• A supportive and professional coaching environment.

• Opportunity to contribute to swimmer development and the Club's wider coaching program.

• Potential for additional coaching, competition and Club responsibilities depending on experience and availability.