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 you:

You have a customer 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 AUSTSWIM Teacher Towards Competitive Strokes and/or SCTA Swim Squad Fundamentals certification 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.

About Macquarie University:

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.