Ascham School is an independent girls' school without religious affiliation, located in Edgecliff, Sydney. Educating girls from Prep to Year 12, with boarding at the heart of School life since 1887. Ascham is proudly the only Dalton Plan school in Australia. Its principles of independence, collaboration, responsibility and reflection shape every girl's learning, with small classes and teachers who have their own classrooms. Ascham is a school known for its exceptional academic program, inclusivity and inspiring environment for day and boarding students.
We value staff who demonstrate a positive, proactive approach to their work and have a willingness to participate in the life of the school. We look for energetic, dedicated and capable staff who are full of ideas; embrace a fast-paced environment; and demonstrate initiative, empathy and professionalism to help the school achieve its strategic objectives.
About This Role
We are seeking a full-time, permanent Assistant Head Coach of Swimming to work alongside our Head Coach and further develop and grow Ascham’s Squad Swimming program across both the Summer and Winter seasons. In this key coaching role, you will help deliver an outstanding squad program, while also inspiring participation and supporting swimmers to develop their skills, confidence, and performance.
If you can work collaboratively with students, families, coaches, and the wider Sports team, and foster a safe, inclusive, and high-performing swimming environment that promotes enjoyment, sportsmanship and a lifelong love of sport we’d love to hear from you!
What You Will Do
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Deliver engaging, student-centred coaching programs that build skills, confidence, character, and long-term athlete development.
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Create a positive, high-performance environment, setting clear standards for participation, behaviour, and sporting excellence.
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Coach and support students through training, carnivals, fixtures and competitions, including required mid-week and weekend commitments.
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Monitor student and team progress, providing meaningful feedback and development opportunities.
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Build strong relationships with students, families, coaches, and colleagues, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing Sports team.
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Champion student wellbeing, safety, and continuous improvement.
What You Will Bring
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A current Australian Swim Coach Licence (SANCF).
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Demonstrated Swimming coaching experience within a youth sports context and particularly across the 9 -18 years age bracket.
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Ability to be an effective team member and show initiative, passion, a willingness to collaborate and people management skills to drive holistic sports involvement.
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Familiarity with the NSW and Australian Swimming sport procedures, policies and events
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A current First Aid / CPR Certificate and valid Working with Children Check (WWCC).
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Demonstrated understanding of child safety and appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.
Interested?
For further information, including a position description please go to https://www.ascham.nsw.edu.au/connecting/careers-at-ascham
Then, if this sounds like you, please apply via SEEK by 11.59pm on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Applications should include a resume and a 2-page cover letter addressing the requirements of the role and listing WWCC, and First Aid / CPR details if available.
We’ll be interviewing candidates as applications are received, so we encourage you to apply early. Please note also that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Ascham seeks to provide a child-safe environment. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of our students, with staff committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations. Ascham’s Child Safe policies and Staff Code of Conduct are available on our website.
