National Development Coach

• National Development Coach
• Position Type: Full time permanent
• Above award salary plus 12.75% superannuation

About Us:

The St Andrew's Anglican College Swim Club is the competitive heart of our Aquatic Centre, giving swimmers a genuine pathway from grassroots participation through to State and National representation. Affiliated with the College and run in close partnership with our squad programs, the Club runs a full calendar of Club Nights, meets and carnivals, and has built a proud record of developing successful junior and age-group swimmers.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated National Development Coach to join our Swim Coach team. Reporting to the Head Coach, you will take day-to-day responsibility for the delivery of our State squads, designing and delivering a program that prepares swimmers for Regional, State and National competition.

About the Role:

In this role, you will plan and deliver day-to-day State Squad training sessions under the guidance of the Head Coach, developing training progressions and a seasonal competition plan aligned with the College's teaching and learning standards. You will attend College and Club swim meets and represent the program at weekend Swimming Carnivals as required, and provide squad administration and communication while supporting broader Swim Club operations, including acting as registrar and secretary. The role also involves assisting with pool operations, equipment maintenance and timing system operation at hosted competitions.

What You Bring:

• Proven experience coaching National, age or open squads/swimmers, with a track record of developing successful junior and age-group athletes.
• Sound knowledge of program design balancing skills, technique, physiology and long-term athlete development.
• Familiarity with Meet Manager and Swim Central, and experience in club development and meet operations.
• A collaborative, professional and courteous approach, with the flexibility to work variable hours including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• A genuine commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
• Current, valid Blue Card as required under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act.
• Minimum SCTA (Swim Coaches and Teachers Association) Advanced Coach accreditation, with current SCTA membership.
• Current First Aid (including CPR) and Pool Lifeguard qualifications.
• A current, valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000.
• Intermediate proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.

St Andrew's Anglican College Swim Club offers a supportive, values-driven community, excellent facilities and the opportunity to shape the next generation of competitive swimmers within a high-performing program. We are committed to the safety, wellbeing and best interests of children, and to fostering a workplace enriched by diverse experience and perspective.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

How to Apply:

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria, a current resume, and the names and contact details of two professional referees.

Applications close: 9:00am Tuesday 6th October

St Andrew’s Anglican College is committed to safeguarding the welfare and safety of students, with a strong commitment to child safety, equal employment opportunity, and diversity in the workplace.

Please note that applicants must have the right to work in Australia and Blue Card Registration.

St Andrew’s has a commitment to creating environments for children and young people to thrive. We encourage all potential applicants to read and reflect their agreement of the Code of Conduct for Anglican Schools which is located on our website.

St Andrew's is an equal opportunities employer, ATSI people are encouraged to apply for positions within the College, and all candidates must be eligible for working with children blue card, and prospective candidates are required to undergo a check against the Anglican Church National Standards Register.

Commitment to Child Safety

Our Anglican schools, and education and care services are committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and best interests of children, and to preventing, detecting and responding to child harm.

Every child has the right to be safe and feel safe.

As Anglican child safe organisations, we commit to:

• Implementing Queensland’s 10 Child Safe Standards and the Universal Principle.
• Operating by Gospel values, which emphasise service, inclusivity, integrity, character, dignity, compassion, and justice.
• Providing children with exceptional pastoral care.
• Providing care that is physically, emotionally, psychologically and culturally safe.
• Taking all reasonable steps to protect children from exposure to harm.
• Empowering children to participate in decisions that affect them.
• Educating children about who to approach if they feel unsafe, or have concerns.
• Instructing our community members on how to respond to complaints, concerns, and breaches of our conduct expectations.
• Maintaining effective processes for responding to concerns of child harm.
• Listening, learning, and seeking to improve.