Casual Swim Coach
Position Title: Casual Swim Coach
Direct Report: Head Swim Coach

Clayfield College is a leading independent school, owned and governed by the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association (PMSA) on behalf of the Presbyterian and Uniting Churches. The College is a co-educational day and boarding school in Clayfield, Brisbane, that offers boys and girls all the benefits of single-sex and co-education on one campus through the distinctive Parallel Learning model. Our education framework is intentionally structured to maximise students’ growth from Pre-Prep to Year 12. Clayfield provides outstanding opportunities beyond the regular curriculum, and across all ages, so every child has the opportunity to let their light shine.

The Position

This is a opportunity to join our team of friendly swim coaches! We are a family friendly swim school that offers a broad range of Learn to Swim lessons starting from 6 months of age, through to junior and competition squad level right up to adults as well as catering for 1:1 lessons across a wide range of abilities. This role sits alongside a robust school swimming program where you will be part of the team who deliver the Learn to Swim program as part of our school HPE curriculum in term 1 and 4

Lessons are taught onsite in our heated pool all year round.

This role is part of a small team and it is expected that the coach will take direction from the Head Swim Coach and work alongside our family of coaches as well as being supported by the Swimming Administrator. Everyone gets stuck in and you will have the opportunity to grow and develop across the whole program of classes.

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Have a passion to teach children of all ages and foster a positive learning environment.
  • Have a strong desire to be a part of something truly remarkable and be willing to play an integral role in building something special.
  • Have an ability to work well in a team and contribute to the open exchange of ideas and discussion.
  • Be willing to share your ideas and processes for improvement.
  • Be available to work across Monday – Saturday.
  • Have an AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety.
  • Have a current CPR Certificate.
  • Have or be willing to obtain Working with Children Check.
  • Have a desire to work with children and instil a fun and confident attitude to water.

Desirable criteria;

  • AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics.
  • AUSTSWIM Teacher of Competitive Strokes.
  • AUSTSWIM Teacher of Adults.

About You

  • High customer service delivery standards.
  • Enthusiasm, energy, initiative and a friendly disposition.
  • Able to work constructively with Parents, Students and Teachers.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Applicants for this position must be supportive of the Christian aims and mission of the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association and be able to contribute to the strategic vision of Clayfield College.

How to Apply

If you’re keen to apply your skills in an exciting, fast paced environment in a swim school undergoing rapid growth and transition, and we have described you in this advertisement, click the green Apply Now button below. 

Clayfield College is a Child Safe organisation with a demonstrated commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children with a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse of children in our care. Successful candidates will be required to support the PMSA's Child Protection Policy and Procedures and commit to their implementation upon commencement.

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