Swimming Coach

The King's School; Moss Vale; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The King’s School Tudor House is seeking an outstanding swimming coach for our in-house program. Tudor Tides Swim School offers a structured pathway from Learn to Swim levels to competitive squad training, with afternoon and before-school sessions.

The role may involve teaching Learn to Swim levels, coaching Development or Elite Squads, or a combination of both, depending on qualifications and experience. Join a supportive team in a dynamic learning environment.

Qualifications

• Learn to Swim teaching credentials or Squad coaching accreditation are required.
• WWCC NSW must be current.
• First Aid certificate including CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Learn to Swim lessons across a 7-level program and/or lead Development or Elite Squad training sessions.
• Assess student progress against level criteria and provide feedback to families.
• Maintain a safe pool environment in line with GSPO.
• Build positive relationships with students, families and coaching staff.
• Maintain attendance and progress records.
• Uphold child safety standards and conduct guidelines.

Skills

Learn to Swim coaching

Squad coaching

Communication

Child safety awareness

Education

WWCC NSW

First Aid & CPR

Job description

• Casual opportunity


• Located in the Southern Highlands, Tudor House campus


• Supportive team environment

ABOUT THE ROLE

The King’s School Tudor House is seeking an outstanding, passionate and experienced Swimming coach for our in house Swimming Program. Tudor Tides Swim School is Tudor House's onsite Learn to Swim and Squad program, offering a structured pathway for swimmers from their very first lesson through to competitive squad training. Our program runs across seven progressive Learn to Swim levels, before graduating strong swimmers into our Development and Elite Squad pathways.

We're looking for a qualified swimming coach to join our growing team and help our swimmers build confidence, skill, and a genuine love of the water. Learn to Swim lessons and/or Squad training sessions are delivered as part of our afternoon and before-school programs. Depending on your qualifications and experience, this role may include teaching Learn to Swim levels, coaching our Development or Elite Squads, or a combination of both.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, engaging and skill-focused Learn to Swim lessons across our 7-level program, and/or lead Development or Elite Squad training sessions


• Assess student progress against our level progression criteria and provide clear feedback to families


• Maintain a safe pool environment in line with the Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations (GSPO)


• Build positive relationships with students, families, and fellow coaching staff


• Maintain accurate attendance and progress records


• Uphold Tudor House's child safety standards and code of conduct at all times

Shifts are available across the following blocks, with the successful candidate's roster confirmed based on availability and squad/level allocation:
Afternoon Program Monday–Friday, 2:30pm–5:00pm (up to 12.5 hrs/week)
Before School Program Monday–Friday, 6:45am–8:00am (up to 6.25 hrs/week)

Candidates available for both the afternoon and before-school blocks are encouraged to apply, but applications for a single block will also be considered.

ABOUT YOU

Essential Qualifications

You will need to hold at least one of the following, coaching qualifications:

• For Learn to Swim teaching: AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (TSW), Swim Australia Teacher (SAT), or Royal Life Saving Swim Teacher; Or


• For Squad coaching: SWIM Squad Fundamentals / Swimming Australia Development Coach accreditation (or higher — Advanced or Performance Coach highly regarded for our Elite Squad)


• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) — NSW


• Current First Aid certificate including CPR (HLTAID011, or equivalent)

Desirable

• Experience teaching or coaching in a Learn to Swim or competitive squad environment


• AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics (INF), for candidates teaching our youngest levels


• NSW Pool Lifeguard qualification


• A genuine passion for working with children and helping swimmers of all abilities build confidence in the water


• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach

The School values humility, honesty, respect, responsibility, integrity, compassion, excellence and gratitude. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned with these values.
You must have excellent communication skills and an ability to engage with all stakeholders in a responsive and inclusive manner.