Job Description
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Padua College is an independent Catholic Boys' Day School from Years 5-12 conducted by the Order of Franciscan Friars minor with an enrolment of over **** boys.
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Padua College is an independent Catholic Boys' Day School from Years 5-12 conducted by the Order of Franciscan Friars minor with an enrolment of over **** boys. We are an enriching and nurturing educational community which offers young men the opportunity to discover and develop their individual talents and interests within a vibrant and caring Christian setting.
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The Swimming Development Coach is responsible for developing the swimmers' capability beyond basic aquatic skills, with a focus on improving swimming efficiency, stroke technique, athletic development and competitive swimming skills.
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Shifts for this role are generally scheduled from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM, Monday to Thursday, with additional coverage required for morning squad sessions and Learn to Swim lessons.
Key Responsibilities / Duties: n
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Provide instruction and guidance to swimmers in various aspects of swimming, including technique, stroke development, breathing, and race strategies.
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Develop and implement practice plans that are tailored to the specific needs and abilities of the squad, focusing on skill development, conditioning, and race preparation.
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Observe and evaluate swimmers' performance, providing constructive feedback, and demonstrating proper techniques.
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Encourage and motivate students to achieve their personal best.
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Ensure the pool area and equipment are well-maintained and meet safety standards.
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Keep accurate records of students' attendance, progress, and achievements.
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As a workplace, we are committed to a contemporary Catholic and faith filled environment to create a truly outstanding place to work where our staff feel valued and supported. We do this by providing:
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Inclusive and Flexible Environment: We value staff wellbeing and maintain an 'open door' policy to support it, including a range of wellbeing initiatives.
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Professional Development: We empower our staff with high-quality learning and career development opportunities through a rigorous professional learning program.
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Collaborative Culture: Work with a team of like-minded professionals dedicated to the holistic development of our students.
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Generous staff discount scheme.
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Employee Assistance Program.
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*****% superannuation contribution.
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Skills and Experiences: To be considered for this role, you should have: n
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Swimming Australia Development Coach or equivalent certification (required) coupled with experience working as a development coach in a similar role.
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Swimming Australia Advanced Coach certificate (highly regarded).
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Current First Aid and CPR certificate.
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An ability to work autonomously, with demonstrated initiative and motivation to prioritise tasks effectively.
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Padua College is committed to the safety of our students. Student protection is everyone's responsibility. At the College all persons undertaking work for or on behalf of the College have a shared responsibility for contributing to the safety and protection of children. The appointment of a successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening and must have a sound understanding of, and commitment to, current child safety standards and a positive current Working with Children check.
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📌 Swim Development Coach (Queensland)
🏢 Padua College, Kedron
📍 Queensland