Nuna Cheltenham - part of the Nunawading Swimming Club, one of Australia's premier performance pathways - is seeking an outstanding full-time Head Coach to lead our Squad Program and drive continued success from junior development to national representation.
We have a proud history of producing Olympians, Paralympians and national age medallists. Based primarily in the South 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:
- Lead and inspire a high-performance coaching team
- Shape a pathway from grassroots to elite success
- Strengthen performance through evidence-based athlete development
- Build strong community relationships and athlete engagement
- Contribute to the next generation of Australian talent
About the Role
The Head Coach will lead Nuna Cheltenham’s Squad Program and be accountable for creating a safe, sustainable and high-performance environment.
Program Leadership
- Design, implement and evaluate periodised plans across squads
- Ensure progression from development to high-performance pathways
- Apply contemporary physical and psychological coaching methods
People & Collaboration
- Mentor, supervise and develop coaching staff
- Exercise independent judgement and decision-making
- Partner with NSC leadership to ensure operational excellence
Performance & Pathways
- Coach athletes targeting State and National Championships
- Lead performance analysis, race planning and review cycles
- Foster talent identification and transitions into upper performance stream pathways
Community & Club Engagement
- Work collaboratively and often with a broad and experienced coaching team at Nunawading Swimming Club
- Promote positive club culture, participation and retention
- Maintain strong parent and athlete relationships
Operational Accountability
- Manage rosters, schedules and administrative compliance
- Contribute to resource and budget stewardship
- Ensure adherence to Child Safe Standards and organisational policies
About You
You bring:
- Demonstrated experience developing state and national-level athletes
- A collaborative and disciplined coaching leadership style
- Strong communication with parents and stakeholders
- Skilled use of performance data and modern coaching technologies
Essential Requirements
(Per NSC Enterprise Agreement - Coach Level 3: Performance Coach)
- Swimming Australia Coaching Licence (from 2026)
- Advanced / Performance Coaching Accreditation (Swimming Australia)
- National-level coaching experience - minimum 3 years
- 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
- Strength & Conditioning qualifications
- Experience leading large squad programs
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 must uphold these requirements and model safe behaviours at all times.
