Assistant/ Junior Coach Position

Element Swimming; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Element Swimming in Brisbane invites applications for a casual Swim Coach position at Holland Park and Coorparoo. The role supports junior, state, and national squads, assisting coaches and swimmers while developing in a supportive, high-energy environment.

The ideal candidate shows eagerness to learn, with a focus on building a positive team culture and long-term program growth, including community engagement and athlete development.

Qualifications

• Coaching qualifications in competitive strokes and development coaching.
• Current Blue Card.
• CPR & First Aid Certificate.
• Lifeguard Qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing squad training programs.
• Assist lead Coach’s.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism and program quality.
• Committed and consistent coaching hours.
• Deliver a positive, motivating, and technically strong training environment.
• Support swimmer progression from Swim School to Squad.
• Attend local meets if required.
• Encourage participation in club nights (Terms 4 & 1).
• Assist in promoting and growing memberships within the Element Swim Team.
• Attend annual club racing events.
• Build strong relationships with swimmers, parents, and the Element Staff.
• Support squad coaches and swimmers across all locations when required.
• Assist with pool deck duties as needed.

Skills

Competitive Strokes

Foundation Coaching

Development Coaching

Education

Blue Card

CPR & First Aid Certificate

Lifeguard Qualification

Job description

Swim Coach - Element Swimming (Casual position)

Element Swimming is seeking a motivated and driven assistant/ Junior Swim Coach to work across either or both of our Holland Park and Coorparoo locations. This role is ideal for an aspiring or developing coach ready to take the next step in their career, by assisting in leading our furture champion swimmer and people of the program.

We are committed not only to producing State and National level swimmers, but also to delivering a program that serves the broader community. Our environment is safe, supportive, competitive, and fun - designed to help swimmers achieve their individual goals while developing lifelong skills in and out of the water.

The successful candidate could assist coaches and swimmers across our junior, state and national squads. We are looking for someone with a strong appetite to learn, inspire others. Continue to assist in providing our young swimmers with the tools and foundation to be high level swimmers, should they chose the path of competitive swimming.

Swim Coach - Element Swimming (Casual position)

Element Swimming is seeking a motivated and driven assistant/ Junior Swim Coach to work across either or both of our Holland Park and Coorparoo locations. This role is ideal for an aspiring or developing coach ready to take the next step in their career, by assisting in leading our furture champion swimmer and people of the program.

We are committed not only to producing State and National level swimmers, but also to delivering a program that serves the broader community. Our environment is safe, supportive, competitive, and fun - designed to help swimmers achieve their individual goals while developing lifelong skills in and out of the water.

The successful candidate could assist coaches and swimmers across our junior, state and national squads. We are looking for someone with a strong appetite to learn, inspire others. Continue to assist in providing our young swimmers with the tools and foundation to be high level swimmers, should they chose the path of competitive swimming.

About Our Program

At Element Swimming, our junior squads focus heavily on skill development and technical excellence. We aim to provide swimmers with strong foundations to prepare them for high-performance pathways, should this be their goal.

However, success for us extends beyond competition. Whether swimmers pursue elite competition or simply lifelong participation in the sport, we aim to develop:

• Strong technical swimmers
• Leaders
• Committed and respectful individuals
• Positive contributors to the program and their community

We pride ourselves on fostering a positive, encouraging, and challenging environment where every swimmer - regardless of ability or ambition - feels valued and motivated.

Our program is rapidly expanding and united across locations by shared standards, development pathways, and performance goals. While we prioritise fun, enthusiasm, and team culture, we are also a highly competitive club producing National medallists and Queensland record holders.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Coaching

• Assist in planning and implement squad training programs
• Assist lead Coach's
• Maintain high standards of professionalism and program quality
• Committed and consistent coaching hours

Athlete Development

• Deliver a positive, motivating, and technically strong training environment
• Support swimmer progression from Swim School to Squad
• Attend local meets if required
• Encourage participation in club nights (Terms 4 & 1)
• Assist in promoting and growing memberships within the Element Swim Team

Club & Community Engagement

• Attend annual club racing events
• Build strong relationships with swimmers, parents, and the element Staff
• Support squad coaches and swimmers across all locations when required
• Assist with pool deck duties as needed

Qualifications & Experience

• Competitive Strokes / Foundation Coaching / Development Coaching Qualification (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Blue Card
• Current CPR & First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Lifeguard Qualification (or willingness to obtain)

What We’re Looking For

• A competitive and driven mindset
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• A passion for athlete and coach development
• A commitment to fostering a positive team culture
• Desire to grow a program and make a long-term impact