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

Robust interest in adolescent male athletic development, health and wellbeing

Deep interest in adolescent male

Coaching accreditation (minimum Level 1, or willingness to obtain)

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

Relevant qualifications and/or training in child safety and wellbeing

Current VIT / 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 good 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 benefits:

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 (Melbourne)
🏢 Scotch College
📍 Melbourne