Division: Community & Recreation

Business Unit: Sports & Recreation

Title: Head Coach, Permanent - Full-time Role, 35 hours per week

Salary Range: $115,927.66 to $134,726.96 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)

Who we are:

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community.

Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Working with us:

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development. In this role you’ll enjoy -

- A culture of supporting continuous professional development
- Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits
- Values based culture and a teams-oriented working environment

Our opportunity : Northern Beaches Council is seeking an exceptional Head Coach to lead our squad program across Manly Andrew 'Boy' Charlton Aquatic Centre and Warringah Aquatic Centre.

From February 2027, Northern Beaches Council will deliver a single squad program across both centres, building on the strengths, expertise and proud traditions of each existing program.

This is a unique prospect to influence the future direction of squad swimming across the Northern Beaches while supporting swimmers to achieve their full potential.

As Head Coach, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across both aquatic centres, overseeing the delivery of high-quality squad coaching programs and leading a team of Assistant Head Coaches and Swim Coaches.





The key focus areas of this role include:

- Lead and oversee the delivery of high-quality squad coaching programs across both aquatic centres, fostering a positive, inclusive and high-performing environment.
- Develop swimmers across all levels, from junior squads through to State and National competitions, while supporting recreational and specialist squad pathways.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with swimmers, families, swim clubs and key stakeholders to ensure the ongoing success and sustainability of the squad program.

Further job opportunities, including an Assistant Head Coach and Swim Coach positions, will be advertised following the appointment of the Head Coach.

About you :

We are looking for an inspiring and strategic leader to join our Aquatic Centres team. You'll bring extensive squad coaching experience and a passion for developing swimmers and coaching teams to a role that makes a lasting impact on the Northern Beaches swimming community.

You will bring

- Extensive squad coaching experience with a proven track record of swimmer development and program success.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to build and lead a high-performing coaching team.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to develop trusted relationships with swimmers, families and clubs.
- A commitment to creating a positive, inclusive and supportive environment that encourages participation and achievement.
- Appropriate coaching accreditations and industry qualifications.

Additional Information:

- Position Description
- Applications close on: 18 October 2026
- Expected Interview Date: 28 October 2026
- Questions? Please call Emma Gibb on 0466 463 250

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required. If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5070.

📌 Head Coach (Australia)
🏢 Northern Beaches Council
📍 Australia