Swim Coach - Southport QLD
3 days ago
Job description
Swim Coach
St Hilda's School | Gold Coast | Queensland
Commencing: As soon as possible
Fixed Term Part Time – 7.25 hours/week
St Hilda's School, Gold Coast invites applications for the following Swim Coach opportunity commencing as soon as possible.
We are seeking an experienced, passionate and dedicated Swim Coach to join our thriving swimming program at St Hilda's School. We are part of the Queensland Girls Secondary Schools Sports Association (QGSSSA), which is the leading Queensland sports association for secondary school girls. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and coach aspiring young women, foster their love of swimming, and help them develop their skills, confidence and belief that she can be anything.
This position will have a focus on working with our Mini Squad and Junior Development swim programs, with a focus on advancing technical skills, building aerobic fitness and endurance, refining all four stroke techniques, developing efficient body position, starts and turns, and introducing competitive training for young swimmers.
Training Session commitment for this position is:
- Wednesdays 3.45pm – 5.45pm (2hrs)
- Thursdays 3.45pm – 5.45pm (2hrs)
- Fridays 6.00am – 7.15am (1.25hrs)
- Saturdays 6.15am – 8.15am (2hrs)
About Us
Located on Queensland's Gold Coast, we are one of Australia's leading independent Anglican Day and Boarding Schools for girls from Pre-Prep to Year 12. With an enviable reputation of excellence in girls' education and world class facilities, St Hilda's School has a long and proud history of outstanding academic achievement, grounded in strong Anglican Christian values.
As an all-girls school we passionately believe every opportunity is designed with the girls in mind, fostering leadership, innovation and confidence so that our girls don't just imagine their future, they lead it.
About the Position
Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive swimming programs for competitive and developmental squads
- Provide expert instruction in all competitive swimming strokes with emphasis on proper technique and efficiency
- Develop age-appropriate and skill-specific training plans incorporating stroke development, starts, turns, and race strategies
- Conduct regular training sessions including before school, after school, and weekend sessions
- Progressively develop students' competitive swimming capabilities from beginner to elite levels
- Monitor individual student progress and provide encouragement, and constructive feedback
- Foster a positive, inclusive and supportive culture that encourages participation and celebrates effort
- Maintain accurate attendance records for all training sessions
- Communicate regularly with parents regarding training schedules, competition opportunities, and student progress
- Ensure all pool activities comply with relevant safety regulations and school policies
- Maintain current knowledge of water safety standards and emergency procedures
- Supervise pool areas during all coaching sessions and ensure proper duty of care.
About You
- Minimum SCTA Development Level Swim Coaching Qualification
- Pool Lifeguard qualification
- Demonstrated expertise in coaching competitive swimming strokes at a high standard
- Minimum 2-3 years' coaching experience in competitive swimming environments
- Passionate about swimming and committed to developing the potential of young athletes, particularly young women
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, building positive relationships across students, families and staff
- Understanding of the unique considerations in coaching girls and young women
- Enthusiasm for creating an inclusive environment where all students feel valued
- High professional and ethical standards
- Collaborative team player who contributes to school community.
Why Join St Hilda's School?
Be part of a passionate values-driven community which embraces collaboration and innovation and supports staff wellbeing and professional growth. We are a community which promotes belonging and connectedness. We offer staff use of the school gym, a comprehensive employee assistance program and professional development opportunities.
As a prospective member of the St Hilda's Community, you must be willing to support the Code of Conduct and the stated values, and Anglican Ethos of the School.
The successful applicant must hold a Current Working with Children Check and First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement) and be willing to have their name submitted to the Anglican Church's Professional Standards Register.
Application Requirements
Please submit the following:
- A one-page A4 written response outlining your suitability for the role and specifically referring to the "About the Position" and "About You" section outlined above
- A full Curriculum Vitae, including contact details for two professional referees.
Applications should be submitted by 8.00am Friday 13 March 2026.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. St Hilda's School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.
Any questions about the position, or to receive a copy of the position description, please contact Melanie Cowan, People and Culture Manager at or
- Please do not email applications to Melanie directly.