Swimming Coach

Macquarie University; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym access

VIP loyalty program

Staff wellbeing program

Discounted corporate health insurance

Job summary

Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre (MUSAC) invites casual swimming coaches to join our team. You will deliver face-to-face training sessions across competitive and recreational streams within the MQU Squad program, reporting to the Head Coach.

Responsibilities include coaching across development stages, planning seasonal training, and supporting race events. Role requires NSW Working with Children Check, current First Aid and CPR certificates, with hours varying through the season and

Qualifications

• Customer-centric mindset with coaching experience in aquatics.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Experience teaching and coaching within aquatics.

Responsibilities

• Coach swimmers from Junior Development to Senior Competition.
• Develop seasonal training plans with stroke correction and performance focus.
• Provide guidance to swimmers of varying abilities and adapt stroke models.
• Attend and coach at club races and internal/external competitions.
• Coordinate running of internal club racing opportunities with Head Coach.
• Support athlete retention and growth through CRM feedback.

Skills

customer centric mindset

teamwork

independent work

Education

Australian Swim Coach License from Swimming Australia

Job description

Macquarie University Macquarie University is a top-performing modern university situated in Sydney Australia. With its consistency in excellence and eminence over the years, Macquarie has become a five-star university. Essentially,...

Job Description:

Coach swimmers of all levels at MUSAC, delivering training, stroke correction, and competition prep in a dynamic, inclusive university squad program.

THE ROLE

Campus Life is currently seeking casual swimming coaches to join the Macquarie University Sports and Aquatics Centre (MUSAC) team. Reporting to the Head Coach, the casual swimming coaches will be responsible for delivering face to face training sessions in both competitive and recreational streams within the MQU Squad program.

Duties include:

• Coach and develop swimmers from the Junior Development phase through to Senior Competition phase within the MQU Squad program
• Develop and implement seasonal training plans, providing coaching and advice on technical stroke correction and competition-based performance training plans
• Provide direction to swimmers of all abilities, adapting and modifying stroke models to suit varying abilities
• Attend and coach at MQU Club races, internal and external competitions
• In consultation with the Head Coach, plan and coordinate the running of MQU internal Club racing opportunities.
• In collaboration with the Head Coach and the coaching team, implement student retention activities
• Consult with Head Coach to assist and provide feedback within the squad program via the use of CRM system, for continued growth and improvement of the squad program
• Coach School Holiday Squad Programs
• Maintain accurate records on athletes/swimmers’ progression within the program
• Completion of administration duties including parent enquiries & parent feedback on student progression

ABOUT US

Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre (MUSAC) is a multi-purpose venue. Located at Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde, our facility includes a 6-lane heated indoor pool, and an 8-lane outdoor heated Olympic-sized swimming pool.The coaching team provides coaching and direction in best practice and techniques for competitive swimmers of all ages.

At Campus Life we believe in a diverse, robust, and supportive work environment. We know our capacity to drive progressive change and offer excellent programs and services is increased when our team has a diversity of backgrounds and experience. We are committed to our people; we embrace diversity and welcome our people just as they are.

Our Benefits

• Complementary Macquarie University Sport & Aquatic Centre gym access
• Access to U @ MQ's VIP loyalty program
• Access to our staff wellbeing program and staff supportservices
• Access to discounted corporate health insurance and employee flu shotprogram

ABOUT YOU

You have acustomer centric mindset combined with demonstrated experience teaching and coaching within the aquatics industry. You have the ability to work well in a team environment, as well as the initiative to work independently.

In addition, you meet the following criteria:

• Hold Australian Swim Coach License from Swimming Australia as minimum
• Demonstrated experience coaching in a competitive/ development squad environment
• Possesses experience of competitive coaching of Metropolitan/Country level athletes and above
• Ability to develop and nurture swimmers of all abilities with diverse backgrounds
• Work hours will vary throughout the competition season. Must be available to work on a rotating roster seven (7) days per week.

This role requires a NSW Working with Children Check, current First Aid and CPR certificates.

Applications Close: 11/10/2026 11:59 PM

A Place Where You Belong

At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework .

Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.