JOB OVERVIEW

Promotes sports (Swimming) & skills development and will oversee the participation of young people and other special groups within Swimming. This person will develop programs for the participation of young people & special groups and overseen by the company Director and will assist in the delivery/ Instruction of programs.

Responsibilities and Duties

- Leading aquatic participation initiatives to strengthen community engagement and promote longterm involvement in swimming and water safety activities.
- Planning and delivering swimming and aquatic development initiatives to increase community participation in swimming, aquatic activities, and water safety programs.
- Developing and maintaining partnerships with schools, sporting organisations, and community groups to encourage inclusion and broaden community participation.
- Coordinating school swimming and water safety initiatives in collaboration with local schools, community organisations, and stakeholders.
- Implementing participant engagement and retention strategies to sustain participation in aquatic activities and development programs.
- Designing and implementing structured learn-to-swim, squad development, and aquatic progression pathways supporting participants from beginner to competitive levels.
- Identifying talent development opportunities and supporting progression into advanced and competitive swimming pathways.
- Coordinating aquatic events, competitions, and community engagement activities to increase program visibility and community involvement.
- Coordinating the delivery and administration of swimming activities conducted by qualified instructors across multiple age groups and ability levels.




- Monitoring participant outcomes, swimmer progression, and overall program effectiveness to support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Managing program reporting, attendance records, participation data, and performance metrics for operational and strategic review.
- Supporting recruitment, onboarding, training, and professional development of swim instructors and aquatic staff.
- Promoting water safety awareness and best practices within the community.
- Ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety (WHS), NT aquatic safety regulations, child safety requirements, and organisational policies.
- Ensuring a safe, inclusive, and positive aquatic environment for participants, staff, and community members.

Qualifications:

- Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Sports Development, Sport and Recreation, Physical Education, Business, Management, or a related field
- At least one year of relevant full-time work experience in sports development, aquatic operations, recreation coordination, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience coordinating sports, recreation, or community participation programs
- Solid communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build relationships within the community
- Experience supervising, mentoring, or supporting staff and instructors
- Organisational, administrative, and reporting skills
- Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements and risk management practices within sporting or aquatic environments
- Current First Aid, Working with Children and CPR certification (preferred)
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment

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