Part-time Swimming Coach
Playford Aquatic Club
Location: Playford Aquadome, Elizabeth, SA
Employment Type: Part-time (Minimum 7 sessions per week, including Saturday mornings, plus competition attendance)
Start Date: Negotiable
Remuneration: T.B.A
Closing Date: 28 July 2025
Playford Aquatic Club (PAC) is a competitive swimming club based in the northern Adelaide suburb of Elizabeth. We are currently seeking a motivated, reliable, and enthusiastic Part-Time Coach to join our coaching team.
Working closely with the PAC Management Committee, the successful candidate will contribute across the club’s squad structure and play an active role in swimmer development, helping athletes grow in confidence, skill, and performance. To be a successful coach with PAC you should be empathetic, patient, and understand that swimmers have varying abilities.
“Exceptional coaches place performance over results and can motivate and inspire.”
The coaching role involves:
- Prepare and deliver training sessions
- Prepare and implement seasonal plans.
- Analyse swim techniques and determine skill levels,
- Developing individualized swimming programs if required
- Assist with recruiting new talent
- Prepare swimmers for competition, season by season.
- Maintain records of training sessions to evaluate and monitor progress,
- Assist swimmers with setting season-by-season training goals.
What We Offer:
- A welcoming, supportive, and community-focused coaching environment
- Paid attendance at targeted swim meets
- Ongoing opportunities for professional development
- Administrative support
- Access to excellent facilities at the Playford Aquadome
About You:
You are a coach who is passionate about fostering young talent and committed to progressing within the coaching pathway. You bring energy, enthusiasm, and a team-first approach that reflects the values of PAC.
Essential Requirements:
- Current Development Coaching Accreditation (or higher)
- Proven commitment to swimmer development and team culture
- Strong, clear communication skills (written and verbal) with committee members, swimmers, and families
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification
- Valid Working with Children Check (SA)
- Australian residency or citizenship
How to Apply:
Please email your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to:
president@playford-aquatic.com.au (Frank De Hoogd)
secretary@playford-aquatic.com.au (Rebekah Ewing)
Applications close: 28 July 2025
If you’re ready to inspire our swimmers and grow with us, we’d love to hear from you!
PAC is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment for all athletes, staff, and families.