SASI Development Coach, Swimming

Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 97,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

On-site SASI gym access

Contemporary office space with secure,

Free parking at Mile End office

Career development opportunities

End-of-trip facilities

Job summary

The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (ORSR) is seeking a Development Coach, Swimming to lead daily coaching and progression of nationally identified swimmers, including para athletes, within the SASI program. You will work under the Head Coach, Swimming to optimise athlete development using SASI facilities and resources.

You will coordinate talent identification, support pathways, and ensure coaches align with national performance objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in swimming at a high-performance level with both able-bodied and para athletes.
• Relevant coaching certifications and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day coaching, development and performance progression of pathway athletes.
• Deliver a high-quality daily training environment using SASI facilities and support services.
• Coordinate talent identification and development activities with partner organisations.

Skills

High-performance swimming coaching

Coaching para & able-bodied

Coaching certifications

Education

Coaching certifications

Job description

About the Agency

The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (ORSR) is the lead South Australian Government agency for sport, active recreation and racing. ORSR supports sport and recreation organisations, local government, and the community by providing leadership and support through the development and delivery of funding, policy, programs, infrastructure planning and management, and high-performance pathways. The ORSR offices are located at the South Australian Sports Institute on the fringe of the Adelaide CBD at Mile End. Check out the video below for a look behind the scenes at our state-of-the-art facilities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAZ73IJsouA For more information about our agency, please visit: Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing | orsr.sa.gov.au

About the Division - SASI

The South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) is the High Performance Sports hub in South Australia. Its purpose is empowering people to achieve their sporting dreams and inspiring South Australians.

SASI does this by:

• Providing the highest quality daily training environment, including embracing leading-edge technologies to optimise the performance of its people, programs, projects and partners.
• Optimising national representation and medal success on the world stage for South Australian-based athletes and teams.
• Pursuing excellence in practice, services and culture.
• Developing sustainable talent pathways for athletes and coaches.
• Enhancing the community's engagement with SASI.

Role Highlights

• Lead coaching role within a national network of high performance swimming hubs
• Access to world leading sports SASI performance support
• Coach within state-of-the-art high performance sport facilities at SASI & SAALC

Role Details

The Development Coach, Swimming is responsible for the day-to-day coaching, development and performance progression of nationally categorised and identified pathway athletes, including able-bodied and para swimmers, within the SASI high performance swimming program. The role supports athletes to progress towards podium performances at international benchmark events, with a priority focus on nationally selected athletes and those demonstrating potential for selection to Australian Olympic and Paralympic teams. Reporting to the Sports Programs Lead and operating under the technical direction of the Head Coach, Swimming, the role is responsible for delivering a high quality daily training environment for identified athletes. This includes maximising the use of SASI's high performance facilities, resources and allocated performance support services to optimise athlete development and progression towards Olympic Games, Paralympic Games and other major international events. The Development Coach, Swimming serves as the lead coach for para swimmers within the SASI swimming program and is responsible for coordinating and delivering initiatives that strengthen development opportunities for both para and able-bodied and pathway athletes. The role leads swimming talent identification and development activities, working collaboratively with SASI talent development programs, relevant sporting organisations and key stakeholders to support nationally aligned performance pathways and contribute to the achievement of SASI's strategic objectives.

Special Conditions

• The Incumbent will be required to participate in the Agency's Performance Management Program.
• The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
• Some work outside of normal hours will be required.
• Some interstate travel involving overnight absences will be required.
• This role requires a working with children check.

Essential Qualification

• Experience in swimming at a high-performance level, with experience coaching both able-bodied and para athletes.
• Relevant coaching certifications and a demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development.

Classification OPS4 - Operational Services Stream

Salary Range $96,681 - $101,348 (total salary including super)

Duration Up to 24 months

Benefits

• A variety of flexible work and leave arrangements.
• Access to the on-site SASI gym.
• Contemporary office space with secure bike storage and end-of-trip facilities.
• Free parking at our city-fringe Mile End office.
• Work-life balance with a flexible hybrid work arrangement.
• Access to great customised training and career development opportunities.