Swimming Coach

Lismore Workers Swim Team; Lismore City Council; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Partial funding for professional dev

Job summary

Lismore Workers Swim Team is seeking a part-time Casual Swimming Coach to join a community-focused program. The role supports the Head Coach with morning and afternoon sessions at Lismore Memorial Baths and occasional winter training at the University pool.

The ideal candidate holds Learn to Swim – Teacher of Competitive Stroke or Foundation Coach qualifications, SCTA membership, and a background in competitive swimming is a plus.

Qualifications

• SCTA Member
• Coaching qualification: Learn to Swim – Teacher of Competitive Stroke or Foundation Coach
• Competitive swimming background (desired but not essential)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team
• High level of professionalism, time management, and reliability

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Head Coach, provide training and instruction to swimmers through ongoing observation and analysis to enhance their performance.
• Support the Head Coach to deliver high-quality training programs tailored to the needs of different ages and abilities.
• Provide encouragement and constructive feedback to swimmers.
• Foster a positive and inclusive team environment.
• Actively promote and embody the club’s behaviour expectations.
• Keep accurate records of training attendance and performance.
• Provide motivation and fitness advice while mentoring swimmers.
• Promote participation in Club Night and carnivals and maintain awareness of swimmers’ goals and ambitions.
• Attend pre-agreed swim carnivals and represent LWST professionally.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Reliability

Education

Learn to Swim – Teacher of Competitive Stroke

Foundation Coach

SCTA Member

Job description

Job Position: Casual Swimming Coach (with preference for set days each week)

About Us:

Lismore Workers Swim Team is a community-led swimming club with a big heart. We pride ourselves on providing inclusive, high-quality, and affordable swim training to the people of Lismore and surrounds.

We are growing our team and seek a part-time swimming coach to work under the guidance of our existing Head Coach, Kerrie Seymour.

Our program includes morning (6.00am - 7.30am) and afternoon sessions (4.00pm - 6.00pm) Mon-Fri. Approximately weekly hours can be negotiated, plus attendance at pre-agreed carnivals (set day rate payment for carnivals).

Our home pool is the Lismore Memorial Baths, and we also train at the Lismore Southern Cross University Pool during winter. Our club currently serves around 100 swimmers from around age 7 years (post-learn-to-swim), to young adults, as well as Masters and recreational swimmers.

Payment rate is $30-35/hr (depending on experience). Partial funding of ongoing professional development is available following completion of a probationary period.

Role Description:

We seek a dynamic and enthusiastic coach to join our team. Responsibilities include:

Under the direction of the Head Coach, provide training and instruction to swimmers through ongoing observation and analysis to enhance their performance.

Support the Head Coach to deliver high-quality training programs tailored to the needs of different ages and abilities.

Provide encouragement and constructive feedback to swimmers.

Foster a positive and inclusive team environment.

Actively promote and embody the club’s behaviour expectations.

Keep accurate records of training attendance and performance.

Provide motivation and fitness advice while passionately mentoring swimmers.

Promote participation in Club Night and carnivals – maintain awareness of swimmers’ goals and ambitions.

Undertake periodic professional development to enhance coaching skills.

Attend pre-agreed swim carnivals and represent LWST professionally.

Qualifications and Experience:

SCTA Member

Coaching qualification: Learn to Swim – Teacher of Competitive Stroke or Foundation Coach

Competitive swimming background (desired but not essential).

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team.

High level of professionalism, time management, and reliability.

Additional qualifications that are relevant to the swimming or sports industry would be highly desirable.

Requirements:

ABN (Australian Business Number)

National Police Check

Working with Children Check

A current first aid certificate, including CPR