Head of Swimming

Responsible for leading and delivering Danebank’s Swimming program for students from P to 12. This includes recreational, competitive and representative swimmers, delivering quality, engaging and educational training sessions and opportunities for which all students will develop, grow and benefit.

Danebank

Danebank is a workplace of choice where staff are passionate about learning and deeply committed to the wellbeing and growth of each girl. Our heart to serve and vision to improve drives our collaboration, innovation, professional growth and pursuit of the best for ourselves and our community.

Danebank staff enjoy collaborative and supportive collegiality where the values are known and lived: Compassionate Service, Creative Collaboration, Respectful Relationships, Courageous Optimism, Personal Excellence, Loving Kindness, Taking Responsibility. Step into our gates and you will notice something special.

Danebank staff enjoy contemporary learning spaces and resources, generous conditions and an extensive program of professional learning encouraging innovation and collaboration.

It is an exciting time to join our community and we welcome your interest.

The Position - Head of Swimming Full Time

We’re looking for a suitably experienced Swimming Coach to join our Danebank Community as Head of Swimming.

The Head of Swimming is responsible for leading and delivering Danebank’s Swimming program for students from P to 12. This includes recreational, competitive and representative swimmers, delivering quality, engaging and educational training sessions and opportunities for which all students will develop, grow and benefit.

Key Competencies, Skills and Experience

• Be a strong Christian role model, with a deep commitment to the Christian purpose and mission of the school
• Capacity to work with a diverse range of school age students (P-12).
• A Passion for swimming, and experience guiding and supporting girls, adolescents and young women in their growth and development.
• Ability to work well within a team with advanced influencing and collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in developing and maintaining positive relationships with staff, students, parents and coaches.
• Capacity to encourage talented student athletes to pursue their sporting interests to achieve excellence.
• Attention to detail with well developed organisational skills.
• Willingness to lean in and embrace challenges.
• Flexible and open to change.
• Proactive and innovative.
• Warm, empathetic, with energy and good humour.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.

Essential

• Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Relevant Coaching Accreditation - such as Teacher of Competitive Swimming / Competitive Strokes or Development Swimming Coach Accreditation

Desirable

• Completion of General Principles of Coaching Course (or willingness to complete this course)

• First Aid and CPR Certification (or willingness to complete these courses)
• Learn to Swim qualifications and willingness to teach if needed
• Certificate III in Fitness or Strength and Conditioning qualification

A Child-Safe Organisation

Danebank is committed to being a child-safe organisation, putting the needs and interests of our students first. All Danebank staff are required to comply with applicable child-protection legislation and are responsible for ensuring that the school’s child-safe policies, procedures and programs are at the forefront of all we do. This includes maintaining a child-safe culture, adopting strategies and taking action to promote child wellbeing, and keeping students safe from harm. The school has zero tolerance for child abuse.

To Apply

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Applicants are required to complete the relevant Application Form (Support & Operational Staff) and attached supporting documentation requested. ( Not submitting the requested documentation, may result in your application not being considered.

Applications addressed to: Dr Emma Burgess, Principal

Email: employment@danebank.nsw.edu.au

Mail: The Principal, Danebank School, 80-98 Park Road, Hurstville, 2220

Applications close 4pm, 25 June 2025

NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. Interviews may begin as suitable applications are received and the position may be filled prior to the closing date.