About the Role

We are looking for an outstanding Head Coach to lead, develop and manage the APS swimming program for students in Years 7-12 at Scotch College. This role involves planning and delivering high-quality training sessions, implementing competition strategies and supporting swimmer development. Working closely with students, coaches, the Sports department and our Teacher-in-Charge of Swimming, you will also play a pivotal role in shaping the direction of Scotch’s swimming program, identifying emerging talent, mentoring coaches within our squad and ensuring a high-performance environment that balances athletic excellence with student wellbeing and academic outcomes

Key details:

- Key sports coaching role
- Manage training sessions and competitions
- Flexible time commitment
- Develop athletes and a culture of excellence and sportsmanship

About You

The successful applicant will have:

- Values of respect, responsibility and reverence
- Commitment to excellence
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues
- Strong interest in adolescent male athletic development, health and wellbeing
- Coaching accreditation, including Australian Swim Coach Licence (essential) / Performance Coach License (desirable)
- Sound knowledge of swimming technique and analysis, training methods and swimmer development
- Demonstrated experience coaching swimming at an elite level, in club, school,



or representative environment
- Proven ability to inspire and motivate swimmers of varying skill levels
- Understanding of APS swimming program and competition strategies
- Well-developed organisational and time management skills
- Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, trust and integrity
- First Aid qualification and SIA module completion (or willingness to obtain)
- Relevant qualifications and/or training in child safety and wellbeing
- Current WWCC (Employee)

About Us

We are a leader of boys’ education in Australia, renowned for exceptional teaching and learning and our commitment to educating boys to become positive men. Our boys are engaged in a breadth of academic and co-curricular opportunities, enabling them to discover their purpose and passion and enlightening them to shape a better future.

We value our staff as fundamental to the success of this mission, investing in them to inspire excellence in our boys.

Key advantages:

- Extensive resources and facilities
- Opportunities for enriching professional and personal development
- Vibrant, collegial community of like-minded professionals
- Generous leave entitlements and salary package options
- Comprehensive staff wellness program, including gym and swimming pool access, yoga sessions, interest groups and an extensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Easy access via public transport and onsite parking

📌 Head Coach - Swimming (Hawthorn)
🏢 Scotch College
📍 Hawthorn