Head Coach - Aquatics Leadership & Development

Northern Beaches Council; Mona Vale; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Wellness program

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Northern Beaches Council is seeking a Head Coach to lead our squad program across Manly Andrew Boy Charlton Aquatic Centre and Warringah Aquatic Centre. From February 2027, a single squad program will operate across both centres, building on the strengths of each existing program.

You will provide strategic and operational leadership, overseeing delivery of high-quality squad coaching and leading a team of Assistant Head Coaches and Swim Coaches.

Qualifications

• Extensive squad coaching experience with proven swimmer development.
• Strong leadership and team management skills to lead a coaching team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement with swimmers, families and clubs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee high-quality squad coaching across Manly Andrew Boy Charlton and Warringah centres.
• Develop swimmers from junior squads to State/National levels and support pathways.
• Build relationships with swimmers, families, clubs and key stakeholders to sustain program success.

Skills

Squad coaching

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Coaching accreditations

Job description

Northern Beaches Council is seeking a Head Coach to lead our squad program across Manly Andrew Boy Charlton Aquatic Centre and Warringah Aquatic Centre. From February 2027, a single squad program will operate across both centres, building on the strengths of each existing program.

You will provide strategic and operational leadership, overseeing delivery of high-quality squad coaching and leading a team of Assistant Head Coaches and Swim Coaches.