The Squad program at Helensvale Aquatic Centre is looking for a Coach to help our program grow, coaching our Junior and Bronze swimmers and assisting with the National Age and Performance Squads.
**About the role**:
The role is casual & will be based at Helensvale Aquatic Centre reporting directly to the Head Coach.
Key Responsibilities
- Program Implementation: Assist the Head Coach in planning, implementing, and evaluating training programs that address swimmers' physiological and psychological needs across various skill levels.
- Swimmer Development: Foster a positive and supportive training workplace, encourage swimmers' progress, and facilitate a smooth transition between the Learn-to-Swim and Squad programs.
- Teamwork and Collaboration: Collaborate with the Head Coach and other coaching staff to ensure consistency and high-quality coaching across all programs.
- Community Engagement: Promote club participation and encourage swimmers to participate in club activities and local, state, and national competitions. Attending these to support swimmers' development
- Communication: Maintain positive relationships with swimmers, parents, and the wider community.
- Aquatics Coaching Professional Development: Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development and a proactive approach to seeking opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge in aquatics coaching.
- Schools Programs - Support the delivery of coaching for School swimming and training programs.
**About you**:
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who can build and balance the multifaceted nature of the role. Key traits and experience are seeking include:
- Experience with developing a community program and athlete development pathways.
- Prior coaching experience
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with swimmers and stakeholders and take them on their journey to develop swimmers to their full potential.
- Solid communication, team and collaboration skills, willingness to work with the site team engage and work closely with swim teachers
**The qualifications required for this role are**:
- Coaching accreditation - ASCTA Competitive Strokes and "Development/Bronze" or Higher
- Current Blue Card
- Current Lifeguard Qualifications
- Willing to undergo a National Police Check
**About Rackley Swimming & City Venue Management**:
City Venue Management (CVM) is a facility management company that operates aquatic centres, swim schools, coaching programs, and health clubs from the Gold Coast to the Sunshine Coast and in Toowoomba and New South Wales. Rackley Swimming currently operates 37 swim schools across Queensland and New South Wales.
We run competitive Squad Programs across 15 locations in Qld and focus on supporting coaches in developing world-class training environments. We are guided by three fundamental principles: coach-driven excellence, a focus on the athlete's journey, and solid community support, all working to enhance the swimmer's experience and drive program success.