Nuna Swimming - part of the Nunawading Swimming Club, one of Australia’s premier performance pathways - is seeking an outstanding Age Performance Coach to support the continued development of our emerging competitive athletes and strengthen our pathway toward national success.
We have a proud history of producing Olympians, Paralympians and national age medallists. Based primarily in Melbourne’s East, the squad program continues to grow rapidly, powered by a strong Learn-to-Swim foundation and talented athletes.
This role offers the opportunity to:
- Coach and develop talented age-group athletes within a high-performance environment
- Shape athlete progression through critical developmental years
- Support performance outcomes through evidence-based athlete development
- Build strong athlete, parent and community relationships
- Contribute to the next generation of Australian swimming talent
About the Role
The Age Performance Coach will support Nuna’s Age Performance Squad Program and be accountable for creating a safe, engaging and development-focused performance environment for emerging competitive swimmers.
Program Delivery
- Design, implement and evaluate structured training plans for age performance athletes
- Ensure athlete progression aligns with long-term development pathways
- Apply contemporary physical and psychological coaching methods
Athlete Development
- Coach athletes targeting State and National Age Championships
- Deliver technical stroke development, race preparation and performance feedback
- Foster athlete confidence, discipline and accountability
People & Collaboration
- Work collaboratively and often with a broad and experienced coaching team at Nunawading Swimming Club
- Partner with senior coaching staff to ensure pathway alignment across squads
- Provide mentorship and support to junior coaching staff where required
Community & Club Engagement
- Promote positive club culture, participation and retention
- Maintain strong parent and athlete relationships
- Support club competitions, camps and events as required
Operational Accountability
- Maintain athlete records, attendance and progression tracking
- Assist with rostering, scheduling and administrative requirements
- Ensure adherence to Child Safe Standards and organisational policies
About You
You bring:
- Demonstrated experience coaching and developing competitive age-group swimmers
- A collaborative and disciplined coaching style
- Strong communication with parents and stakeholders
- Skilled understanding of stroke development and athlete progression principles
Essential Requirements
(Per NSC Enterprise Agreement - Coach Level 2/3 depending on experience)
- Swimming Australia Coaching Licence (from 2026)
- Development / Advanced Coaching Accreditation (Swimming Australia)
- Competitive squad coaching experience
- Valid Working With Children Check – Victoria
- HLTAID001 CPR and HLTAID003 First Aid
- SISSS00111 Pool Lifeguard qualification
- Regular professional development
- Must have existing Australian work rights, as visa sponsorship is not available
Additionally required by NSC Inc (policy-based requirements):
- National Police Check (or ability to obtain)
Desirable
- Experience coaching swimmers at National Age level finalists and medalists; or above
- Strength & Conditioning qualifications
- Experience working within structured performance pathways
Our Commitment to Child Safety
Nunawading Swimming Club is committed to the highest standards of child safeguarding, in line with national and Victorian Child Safe Standards. All employees
