Head Swim Squad Coach

THE ROLE

The Head Swim Coach develops training plans that show progression for swimmers through the levels and effectively lead the team of instructors to develop the program and pathway from the Swimming and Water Safety program.

Franklin Swim Squad is the home of Pukekohe Swim Club. PSC is ranked top 5 nationally with great swimming talents ready to be coached.

ABOUT YOU

You  enjoy swimming, love working with children through to adult athletes and want to teach the skills and attributes of competitive swimming and water safety to others.

The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to communicate and interact effectively with students that have a diverse range of ages, abilities and needs. Demonstrating the ability to work effectively both independently and as a strong and valuable part of the team.

Essential:

1. Current NZ Swimming qualification

2. Current Austswim Certificate - Teaching Swimming and Water Safety or equivalent

3.Current Austswim Certificate - Teaching Competitive Strokes or equivalent

4. Current First Aid and CPR

5. Previous experience in Aquatic industry

6. Previous experience in squad coaching and swim program development

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a capacity to deliver the following essential skills:

• Effectively lead a team to develop the program and pathway to achieve the outcomes and expectations of the facility, parents and swimmers.
• Work in conjunction with Franklin Pool & Leisure's affiliated swim club to provide a competition pathway for swimmers in the squad program.
• Ensure safe, efficient and cost effective operations of the squad program within company and legislative guidelines.
• Actively promote the squad program and participation in the affiliated Swimming Club.
• Ensure that you are adequately qualified for the program you are delivering and all squad activities are conducted in a safe manner in a safe environment, as per the company guidelines.
• Monitor Progression of swimmers through the squad program and work with the Swimming and Water Safety program to identify talented swimmers and encourage participation in the squad program.
• In conjunction with the squad program, encourage participation in and conduct all swimming competitions in a safe manner in a safe environment.

REMUNERATION REWARD

Employment terms and remuneration will be negotiated with successful applicants.

APPLY TO…

Zubran Nabi - via email znabi@belgravialeisure.co.nz - ask any queries on (09) 2385240

You may be required to work mornings, evenings and weekends and attend competitions throughout the year and must be empathetic to the needs of the swimming and water safety program and other user groups in the facility.

You will be required to go through New Zealand Police Criminal Record Clearance on application.

Applications closes Friday, September 8, 2017