About Swimming WA

Swimming Western Australia (SWA) is the peak body for competitive swimming in Western Australia with its head office based within the RLSSWA building in Mount Claremont. Its key stakeholders include Western Australian swimming associations and Clubs, Swimming Australia (SAL), the Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (SWIM), Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS), other State Swimming Associations and, importantly, funding partners including government and private sector sponsors.

SWA currently has over 80 clubs and nearly 11,000 members state-wide. Its members include swimmers, coaches, officials, administrators, volunteers, and parents of swimmers. SWA is responsible for the management and development of the sport from State Championships and performance pathways, to ‘grass roots’ community level and participation.

The Association is structured across the operational areas of Participation, Engagement, Performance and Sustainability.

Swimming WA is committed to protecting Children/Young People from harm. We require all applicants that will work with Children/Young people to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

About the Role

The Paralympic Program Lead will be responsible for operationalising the co-created WAIS & Swimming WA Paralympic Program Strategy, leading a cohesive system fostering the growth of swimmers with a disability, in particular Paralympic Pathway eligible athletes, in Western Australia. In conjunction with key stakeholders WAIS and SAL, the Paralympic Program Lead will create connections with key industry partners to attract potential swimmers into an affiliated membership environment, as well as support club programs to foster inclusive, adaptable daily training environments focused on the athlete experience. The Paralympic Program Lead will lead case management of new and existing athletes, and their support network, through their journey as an affiliated member.

Primary Job Purpose

• Lead a cohesive system fostering the growth of swimmers with a disability, in particular Paralympic Pathway eligible athletes, in Western Australia.
• In conjunction with key stakeholders WAIS and Swimming Australia, the Paralympic Program Lead will create connections with key industry partners to attract potential swimmers into an affiliated membership environment, as well as support club programs to foster inclusive, adaptable daily training environments focused on the athlete experience.
• The Paralympic Program Lead will lead case management of new and existing athletes, and their support network, through their journey as an affiliated member.

Who Are We Looking For

• A professional with demonstrated experience within the disability sector, including (not limited to) personal and/or work experiences.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, specifically managing complex relationships and stakeholders through effective communication.
• Experience leading project execution through the full project lifestyle, from inception to closure.

Ideally, a professional with either:

• Tertiary education and associated work experiences within health and/or performance sectors, including but not limited to Occupational Therapy and other Allied Health Providers, and/or:
• Australian Swim Coach Licence Holder (or willing to obtain) with experience working with swimmers with a disability.

Why Work For Swimming WA

• A once in a generation role to shape the system supporting Swimmers with a Disability.
• Passionate and highly skilled team.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and Talent Management Plan for sustainable growth in your career.
• Opportunity to work alongside subject matter experts, WAIS and Swimming Australia.
• New office space with updated staff amenities.