We are seeking a high-performing, proactive and enthusiastic Aquatics Development Coach and Program Administrator to join the Artemis Aquatics team working full time (38 hours per week) on a roster from Monday - Saturday. The Artemis Aquatics Development Coach and Program Administrator is responsible for coaching pre-squad and development squad swimmers, and MGGS swim squads (SSV / GSV). The role is also responsible for the coordination of all School and Club Squad Programs facilitated by Artemis Aquatics, inclusive of Artemis Aquatics Swim Club, MGGS Swim Squads - competitive (GSV/SSV) and recreational - and the MGGS House Swimming program.

Artemis Aquatics enables our community to become the swimmer they want to be, by providing high quality coaching and learning experiences in water safety and skill development. We are committed to providing an enjoyable, safe and healthy environment in which our swimmers can develop their skills and self-confidence for a lifelong affinity with the water. We deliver classes and squad programs to suit a range of ages and abilities, to cater for personal growth and development within a clear and progressive pathway.

As the successful candidate, you will be extremely organized, detail-oriented, and efficient, bringing a tech-savvy approach to administration and planning. You will be current with trends and professional practices in coaching principles, methodology, and the development of swimming techniques.

This role requires a self-starter with a passion for swimming, committed to creating opportunities and fostering positive experiences for children to engage with the sport. High-level interpersonal and problem-solving skills are essential, whilst also being capable of cultivating an inclusive, fun, and productive learning environment.

The Artemis Aquatics Development Coach and Program Administrator will be a friendly, collaborative, and authentic team player, who is keen to build strong relationships with swimmers, teachers, coaches, and the wider swimming community. They will have demonstrated experience working closely with and supporting the development of swimming teachers and coaches, as well as coordinating staff rosters, timesheets, and communications, ensuring effective team operations. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear more from you. Please view the Position Description for details about the role, including key responsibilities, and apply below.

Minimum requirements:

• Current AUSTSWIM or ASCTA Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety qualification. 
• Proven experience in coaching swimmers (State Age/Open qualifiers).
• Bronze License Coaching Qualification (or willingness to work towards this accreditation).
• Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and Provide CPR (HLTAID009) certification.
• Current Pool Lifeguard certification (SISSS00111) and willingness to maintain qualification.
• Current ASCTA Member.
• Current Victorian Employee Working with Children Check.

The Artemis Centre

The Artemis Centre is the epicentre of the wellbeing agenda at Melbourne Girls Grammar. We have a proud tradition of being at the forefront of girls participating in sport. The facility cements our proactive agenda of promoting diverse sporting opportunities and participation for all Melbourne Girls Grammar girls.

The Artemis Centre enables us to provide a wide variety of programs including Artemis Gymnastics, Artemis Aquatics as well as Artemis Holiday Clinics and other resources that underpin our proactive approach to student wellbeing.

Visit the Artemis Centre website to read more about our state of the art facilities.

Benefits of working at MGGS

Alongside opportunities for educators, we offer a broad array of professional support roles for individuals motivated to join our values-based community and make a difference in the lives of our Grammarians. Careers at Melbourne Girls Grammar provide opportunities for high performing individuals to thrive within an environment that values lifelong learning.

At Melbourne Girls Grammar we offer an excellent work environment, generous salary and leave packages, and significant professional development opportunities. Staff wellbeing is a top priority, with staff having access to our state-of-the-art Artemis Centre facilities including Pool, Gym and Café. To support families, we also offer staff discounts on academic tuition fees and access to an Employee Assistance Program that provides a range of personal and family benefits. This position is located onsite at the Merton Hall Campus, 86 Anderson Street in South Yarra across the road from the Botanical Gardens.

Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to adherence to school policies including the Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and Child Safety Statement as listed below. You need to read these before applying.

Child Safety Statement: Melbourne Girls Grammar

• As MGGS staff, volunteers, contractors, and any other members of our school community involved in child-connected work, we are responsible for supporting and promoting the safety of children.
• We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment and protecting of all children / students in our care and adhering to our Child Safety Policy.
• We are committed to providing a child-safe and child-friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
• We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to the protection of children from all forms of child abuse and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures. Our policies and procedures will provide the name and contact details of staff who have specific responsibilities in relation to child safety and who may receive reports of suspicion of child abuse. Child abuse includes sexual offences, grooming, physical violence, serious emotional or psychological harm, serious neglect and a child’s exposure to family violence.
• We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we follow rigorously.
• We are committed to preventing child abuse, identifying risks early and removing and reducing these risks.
• We have robust human resources and recruitment practices for all staff and volunteers.
• We are committed to regularly training and educating our staff and volunteers on child abuse risks. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.
• We are committed to the emotional, physical and cultural safety of all children and to providing a safe environment for their learning.
• We are committed to promoting the cultural safety and participation of Indigenous children, young people and their families.
• We have specific policies, procedures and training in place that support our leadership team, staff and volunteers to achieve these commitments.