QLD, Bundaberg Aquatic Centre - Bundaberg 4670 QLD
- Development of our successful Squad program
- Enjoy a great work / life balance with mornings, evenings and weekend classes
- Full Time position available
This is a great opportunity for a competitive, dedicated and passionate swimming squad coach looking to take their career to the next level!
The Site – Where Innovation Meets Community
Belgravia Leisure is proud to partner with Bundaberg Regional Council to launch a game-changing destination: the Bundaberg Aquatic Centre— set to be the largest and most advanced aquatic complex in Queensland! This $90 million, purpose-built venue is more than just a pool — it's a hub of health, inclusion, and community spirit.
Get ready to lead a state-of-the-art facility featuring:
- A covered, FINA-standard 10-lane 50m heated pool
- An indoor 8-lane 25m heated pool
- A dedicated indoor heated program pool for learn-to-swim and wellness programs
All pools are designed with equitable access in mind to ensure inclusivity for all.
The Role The Head Swimming Squad Coach will assist in the development and progression of our successful Squad program. You will develop training plans that show progression for swimmers through the levels and effectively lead the team of instructors to develop the program and pathway from the Swimming and Water Safety program.
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 and interact effectively with students that have a diverse range of ages, abilities and needs. Demonstrating the ability to work effectively both independently and as a strong and valuable part of the team.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a capacity to deliver the following essential skills:
- Effectively lead a team to develop the program and pathway to achieve the outcomes
- Actively promote the squad program and participation in the affiliated Swimming Club.
- Ensure that you are adequately qualified for the program you are delivering and all squad activities are conducted in a safe manner in a safe environment, as per the company guidelines.
- Monitor Progression of swimmers through the squad program and work with the Swimming and Water Safety program to identify talented swimmers and encourage participation in the squad program.
- In conjunction with the squad program, encourage participation in and conduct all swimming competitions in a safe manner in a safe environment.
Essential
- Teacher of Competitive Swimming / Competitive Strokes
- Bronze level Qualification - Preferred
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Current CPR Certificate
- Valid Working with Children Check
- National Police Check
- Previous experience and success in a comparable role
- Excellent verbal communication skills
The Company
Belgravia Leisure is part of the Belgravia Health and Leisure Group (BHLG) and is the fastest growing leisure organisation in Australia. Our core areas of business and facilities stewardship include health clubs, wellness and spa, golf, aquatic and sporting venues in 250 locations across Australia and New Zealand.
Are you Interested?
If you are a person who is passionate about aquatic programs and want to utilise your skills and experience in the leisure industry, we want to hear from you!
We value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability.
We are committed to providing a child safe environment. Please refer to our child safety framework. Successful applicants will be required to obtain a national police check and a Working with Children check.