Aquatic Programs Coordinator- Secondment

Sydney Gymnastic and Aquatic Centre; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Gymnastic and Aquatic Centre in Rooty Hill NSW is seeking an experienced Aquatic Programs Coordinator for a short-term secondment. The role focuses on delivering high-quality learn-to-swim programming and developing a high-performing instructional team.

The position involves leading swim instructors, overseeing curriculum, ensuring safety and child safeguarding, and driving program growth within SGAC’s aquatic offerings. Secondment runs 19 October to 20 December.

Qualifications

• Experience in aquatics programming and swim school operations.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Knowledge of compliance including aquatic safety and child safeguarding.
• Budget management and program forecasting experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously improve a comprehensive swim school curriculum (infant through adult levels).
• Oversee program quality, lesson standards, and participant outcomes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop swim instructors and aquatic supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with aquatic safety standards, risk management, and child safeguarding requirements.
• Monitor KPIs including enrolment growth, retention, customer satisfaction, and instructor performance.
• Drive innovation in programming to meet evolving community needs.
• Build relationships with families, schools, and community stakeholders.
• Manage staffing rosters, instructor training pathways, and professional development plans.
• Ensure consistency in lesson delivery, assessment standards, and progression frameworks.

Skills

Aquatics programming

Swim school operations

Leadership / supervision

Staff training

Risk management

Job description

Aquatic Programs Coordinator- Secondment

Sydney Gymnastic and Aquatic Centre - Rooty Hill NSW

Are you passionate about aquatics and driven to create exceptional learning experiences?

An exciting secondment opportunity is available for an experienced and energetic team member to step into the role of Aquatic Programs Coordinator at SydneyGymnastics & Aquatic Centre (SGAC) from 19 October to 20 December.

SGAC is Sydney's leading leisure venue! Our busy indoor Aquatic Centre is bathed in natural light, spacious and modern, creating an ideal environment for swimmers and team members alike. Currently, we attract 3,000 learn to swim students every week, over 4000 students annually through our schools program and 70,000 visitors a year!

The day to day:

Primarily focusing on two deliverables; exceptional aquatic education programming and high standard of people leadership, the Aquatic Programs Coordinator will play an integral function in strengthening our industry leadership, expanding program quality and participation, and developing a high-performing instructional team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design, implement, and continuously improve a comprehensive swim school curriculum (infant through adult levels)
• Oversee program quality, lesson standards, and participant outcomes
• Lead, mentor, and develop swim instructors and aquatic supervisors
• Ensure compliance with aquatic safety standards, risk management, and child safeguarding requirements
• Monitor KPIs including enrolment growth, retention, customer satisfaction, and instructor performance
• Drive innovation in programming to meet evolving community needs
• Build strong relationships with families, schools, and community stakeholders
• Manage staffing rosters, instructor training pathways, and professional development plans
• Ensure consistency in lesson delivery, assessment standards,and progression frameworks

Our perfect fit:

• Enthusiastic and passionate with contagious energy
• Experienced in aquatics programming and swim school operations
• Conscientious about providing a safe and enjoyable environment for learners of all ages and abilities
• Excited about supervising, training and leading a team of like-minded individuals
• Extremely knowledgeable about the aquatics industry, swimming and child development and technical training requirements
• Well-presented and enjoys engaging with the staff, parents and community members.

You'll also have:

• Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating swim school programs
• Experience developing structured learn-to-swim pathways (infant, preschool, school-age, adult)
• Strong understanding of skill acquisition in swimming, age-appropriate teaching strategies, water safety frameworks, and inclusive programming
• Experience with instructor recruitment, onboarding, and performance management
• Knowledge of compliance requirements including aquatic supervision ratios, emergency action planning, and child safety legislation
• Budget management and program forecasting experience
• Current industry certifications (e.g., Swim Teacher, CPR, First Aid, Working with Children Check.

Ready to take the next step?

This secondment is a great opportunity to broaden your experience, develop your leadership skills and contribute to the continued success of SGAC's aquatic programs.

Secondment Period: 19 October - 20 December