Lead Coach - Waa Swimming Team

Western Aquatic Academy Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Aquatic Academy Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Lead Swimming Coach to join its established coaching team in Melbourne. You will take ownership of designated squads, develop training plans, deliver high-quality coaching sessions, and support swimmers to achieve their goals under the guidance of Head Coach Paul Taylor.

You will work with the existing program spanning Junior Development to National Age/Open squads, contributing to consistent program delivery, session planning, and

Qualifications

• Lead coach with experience in competitive swimming programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop training plans for designated squads.
• Deliver high-quality coaching sessions.
• Support swimmers to achieve individual and team performance goals.
• Collaborate with Head Coach and coaching team to advance program development.
• Promote technical excellence and positive athlete development across the program.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Training planning

Athlete development

Program delivery

Job description

Western Aquatic Academy (WAA) Swimming Team is seeking an experienced, motivated and athlete-focused Lead Swimming Coach to join our established coaching team.

This is an opportunity for a qualified coach to take an active leadership role within a progressive competitive swimming program, with responsibility for developing training plans, delivering high-quality coaching sessions and supporting swimmers to achieve their individual and team performance goals.

Working alongside Head Coach Paul Taylor and the wider coaching team, the successful applicant will contribute to the ongoing development of WAA's program, helping establish clear training objectives, promote technical excellence and support the long-term progression of our athletes.

WAA's program spans Junior Development, Fitness, State and National Age/Open Performance squads. The Lead Coach will work with designated squads appropriate to their experience and qualifications, with an emphasis on consistent program delivery, purposeful session planning and positive athlete development.

We are looking for a coach who can take ownership of their squads, bring initiative and professional judgement to their coaching, and contribute positively to the standards and culture of the broader program.

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