Squad Coach

Aligned Leisure; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aligned Leisure in Melbourne is seeking a Swimming Squad Coach to lead Caulfield Aquatics squads, focusing on technique development and student welfare.

You will coach school squads and Caulfield Aquatics members, identify talents for the APS pathway, and attend meets while maintaining safety.

Essential qualifications include first aid, AUSTSWIM/Water safety, WWCC, and fitness tests; staff must be competitive strokes qualified within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Current First Aid Certificate - HLTAID003 Provide First Aid.
• AUSTSWIM Teacher and Water safety or Swim Australia (SCTA) equivalent; staff must pursue Competitive strokes qualification.
• Staff must be competitive strokes qualified within 12 months of role commencement.
• Working with Children Check (or equivalent).
• Undertake an annual medical assessment or complete an annual self-declaration medical questionnaire; swim 50m front, 50m back, 1 min treading water.

Responsibilities

• Coaching swimmers in Caulfield Aquatics squads' program.
• Provide high quality coaching to School swim squads and Caulfield Aquatics members to improve technique and development.
• Support APS talent identification pathway and progress athletes.
• Attend internal and external meets/competitions.

Skills

Communication

Decision making

Safety awareness

Athlete development

Customer service

Education

First Aid HLTAID003

AUSTSWIM / Swim Australia

Working with Children Check

Competitive strokes qualification

Job description

Aligned Leisure is a 100% owned subsidiary of the Richmond Football Club, established as a vehicle to manage the operations of Richmond's health, fitness and leisure business activities. Supported by the people and business systems of the Richmond Football Club, Aligned Leisure currently operates 53 leisure centres, community stadiums, pools, gyms, skate parks, gymnastics programs, theatres and other facilities throughout Victoria and New South Wales.

At Aligned Leisure, culture is paramount, and we are committed to developing our people in a supportive environment. Connecting to Thrive and Win is about connecting not only with customers, but also about staff connecting with each other with humour and care, through storytelling and authenticity, to build genuine relationships.

We are constantly on the lookout for talented individuals who fit our culture and either wish to learn a new industry or further develop their existing skills. If you have a passion for your local region, a focus on supporting your community and a desire to help us in providing the best level of service, we would love to hear from you.

Child Safety Commitment:

Aligned Leisure is committed to the safety of children. We want all children who attend our facilities and/or are in our care to be safe, happy and empowered. We are committed to the safety, protection, participation and empowerment of all children by implementing Child Safe Standards and providing a safe and supportive environment for all children. We make sure that children are not exposed to any form of harmful conduct or abuse and each child is empowered to participate in decisions that affect them and to share any concerns they may have.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Swimming Squad Coach will be responsible for coaching swimmers in Caulfield Aquatics squads' program.

The Swimming Squad Coach will prioritise personal best, together with the welfare and development of each student and support swimmers to train and compete with a high level of sportsmanship and support for their peers. Caulfield Grammar Squad Coaches are continuously identifying and managing any safety risks and protecting swimmers under your care.

The Squad Coach will provide high quality coaching to various School swim squads and Caulfield Aquatics members to improve swimmers' technique and ongoing development. Coaches will support the Schools APS talent identification pathway and continuously progress athletes. Coaches will be required at various internal and external meets/competitions.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Current First Aid Certificate - HLTAID003 Provide First Aid
• AUSTSWIM Teacher and Water safety or Swim Australia (SCTA) equivalent, staff must also be pursuing Competitive strokes qualification.

(Staff must be competitive strokes qualified within 12 months of role commencement)

• Working with Children Check (or equivalent)

As per GSPO's, Squad Coaches will be required to maintain certain fitness requirements:

• Undertake an annual medical assessment by an Authorized Health Professional (registered Medical Practitioner or General Practitioner) or; Complete an annual self-declaration medical questionnaire (which may be further assessed by a General Practitioner if the employer deems it necessary)
• Swim 50M on front, 50M swim on back, 1 minute treading water.

Personal Attributes:

• High level communication and consultation skills, including a commitment to open, honest, two-way, and frequent communication.
• Decision making skills, including the ability to consult and gather information, consider alternatives, and communicate decisions.
• High level of awareness to pre-empt issues and risks.
• Disciplined to focus on Athlete development and customer safety.
• Focused on the customer experience and service.