One By Mingara | Squad Coach
- Collaborative coaching role focused on developing swimmers in Mini Squad and Development programs.
- Encouraging and mentoring young swimmers to reach their potential while building strong relationships.
- Opportunity for professional development and coaching certification support.
Are you ready to dive into a new role?
Are you passionate about swimming and driven by helping young swimmers build their skills and love for the sport? If you're looking for a rewarding coaching opportunity with a supportive team that values development, learning, and community impact, we'd love to hear from you!
The role
This is a collaborative coaching role focused on developing swimmers across our Mini Squad and Development programs while also growing your own coaching capabilities which includes:
- Teaching and developing foundational competitive swim skills
- Supporting swimmer progression through the squad pathway
- Creating a positive, inclusive, and engaging training environment
- Building strong relationships with swimmers, parents, and fellow coaches
- Working collaboratively with the coaching team to deliver high-quality programs
- Occasionally attending designated swim meets and supporting club activities as required
- Encouraging, motivating, and mentoring young swimmers to reach their potential
About You
We're looking for someone who is committed to helping others succeed.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- A passion for swimming and athlete development, with swimming experience or a genuine interest in the sport
- The ability and confidence to teach and coach swimmers at introductory and development squad levels
- A desire to continue developing their coaching skills and progress to coaching higher-level squads over time
- Strong communication skills, ability to build positive relationships with young people
- A calm and confident pool deck presence
- A professional approach and commitment to high standards
- Reliability and consistency in attendance and preparation
- A growth mindset and willingness to learn and embrace feedback
- Flexibility to work a varied roster that may include early mornings, evenings, and split shifts across six days per week.
Essential qualifications
- Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Current CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
Desirable qualifications
- SCTA Foundation Coach Course or Development Coach qualifications
Training
While previous coaching, teaching, mentoring, or Learn to Swim experience is desirable, don't let qualifications stop you from applying. If you're eager to learn, committed to developing your coaching skills, and passionate about swimming, we'd love to hear from you and will financially support you to gain your coaching certifications
Our Benefits
Our team are our greatest asset, with literally hundreds of great people within these walls, think of the friendships and connections ahead! Additional benefits include:
- Above award wages and penalties for work early mornings and split shifts
- $1500 annual scholarship program to support your professional development
- 20% off Swim School and Squads for your family
- Free One By Mingara Membership – including Pool, Gym and Track
- Work within a supportive and collaborative coaching team
- Ongoing coaching development and mentoring from experienced leaders
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact on young swimmers in our community
Who are we?
At One by Mingara, we are committed to making a significant contribution to the quality of community life. Click HERE to check out our website and learn more about us!
Mingara Recreation Club is part of Mingara Leisure Group where we provide a great, safe, community for our team. We value Workplace Gender Equality and equal opportunities for all.
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