Head Coach
Head Coach
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About the role
This role is parttime at 32 hours per week and will include split shifts and weekend work.
The Head Coach is accountable for the development and of the swimming squad providing lifelong opportunities for swimmers. Promoting and innovative approach to swim coaching and athletic growth with the aim of developing the best Age Development swim program in Sydneys West.
About you
You enjoy swimming love working with children through to adult athletes and want to teach the skills and attributes of competitive swimming and water safety to others.
The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to communicate interact and build effective relationships with both internal and external parties that have an invested interest in the program. The applicant will demonstrate the ability to work effectively both independently and as a strong and valuable part of the Aquatic leadership team.
Essential criteria
At least 3 years experience in coaching competitive swimming squads
Coaching qualification through Australian Swimming or international equivalent
Knowledge of club and team administrative duties
A valid NSW Working with Children Check
Current First Aid Certificate (including Provide First Aid Provide Basic Emergency Life Support and Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
Desirable criteria
- Experience developing strong relationships and working with both internal & external stakeholders in international swimming
Salary: The salary for this position ranges from$38.62 $44.71 per hour plus 11.5 Superannuationand will be negotiated commensurate with the skills qualifications and experience of the preferred applicant.
This position has been identified as a ChildRelated position under Child Protection laws in NSW. To be eligible to apply you are required to provide Council with a valid Working with Children Check Number.
You will be required to undertake employment checks which may include a Criminal History Check Qualification Check Working with Children Check Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council for review in order to progress through the recruitment process.
How to Apply
In addition to a cover letter and resume applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to theselection criteria (listed below) as a part of their initialapplication. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
Completed applications must be received by Sunday 11 May 2025 at 11.55pm on the closing date.Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.
For further information about the position please contact Monique Meehan Manager Community Programs on.
About us
At Penrith City Council were passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life so were here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award in the 2020 Australian HR Awards you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits including:
- A range of flexible work arrangements
- 18 weeks paid maternity leave
- Health and wellbeing leave
- 15 days personal leave
- Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
- Diverse salary packaging
- Free access to all Ripples venues
- And much much more!
Aquatics and Leisure provides a number of facilities including a gym pools and a hydrotherapy and rehabilitation centre to the residents of the Penrith Local Government Area.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation for more information about this please see ourwebsite.
Employment Type
Full-Time
