Casual Squad Coaches
Job No:
NSYD577
Location:
North Sydney
She's back! Be part of something extraordinary at Sydney’s most iconic aquatic and leisure facility.
This is your chance to dive in and be part of the next chapter at North Sydney Olympic Pool - a world-class aquatic and fitness destination beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Following her redevelopment, this Australian legend is set to redefine leisure industry excellence, and we’re seeking passionate individuals to help shape the culture and deliver outstanding experiences for our community.
North Sydney Council proudly owns and operates North Sydney Olympic Pool as part of its commitment to the vibrant North Sydney local government area on the city’s picturesque lower North Shore. With around 400 employees supporting 77,000 residents across 10 square kilometres of harbourside land, Council is committed to creating exceptional places and services that bring people together. You’ll join a dedicated team working in a safe, inclusive environment — where both staff and the community can thrive.
The role
We are currently seeking highly motivated casual Squad Coaches to join our new NSOP team. The successful applicants will be responsible for the professional delivery of coaching and instruction to NSOP’s Swim Squads. As a Squad Coach, you will assist the Senior Squad Coach in the instruction, development, and growth of NSOP Squad programs. You will also work with the Swim School Team Leader to ensure a smooth transition from Learn to Swim to Swim Squads.
The role comes with the opportunity to participate in peripheral aquatic programs and activities such as specialist clinics and birthday parties. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to be part of the core team that welcomes the North Sydney community back into the pool. You will be an original member of one of Sydney’s most iconic sites, playing a key role in competitively positioning NSOP within the wider swimming community.
Sessions will be running 6 days a week from Monday to Saturday.
The person
Squad Coaches actively provide all students with a safe and motivating environment that fosters continuous development. This role will suit a person with demonstrated experience and sound technical knowledge of swim coaching and programming principles. The ideal applicant has a commitment to consistency, quality in coaching, backed by excellent communication skills. Squad Coaches will thrive on creating and maintaining positive relationships whilst motivating each student to achieve their potential. A desire for continuous learning and a demonstrated ability to be flexible and work with others to achieve best practice outcomes will be highly regarded.
When you join North Sydney Council you become part of a team that is dedicated to providing a wide range of quality services to North Sydney residents and the larger community. Our aim is to ensure the revitalised NSOP meets these same standards and delivers an outstanding complex to its visitors, where the customer experience is regarded as highly as the breath-taking views.
Essential Criteria
- Hold Austswim Teacher of Competitive Strokes / Swim Australia Foundation Coach or equivalent qualification.
- First Aid and CPR
- Experience in coaching and creating sets for junior and senior squads.
- Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults.
- Ability to commit to the same shifts per week on an ongoing basis.
- Be able to satisfy the requirement of the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 and Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulations 2013 and provide a current NSW Working with Children Clearence; and adhere to Workplace Health and Safety requirements.
Desirable Criteria
- Development Coach / Bronze License Accreditation or equivalent
- Experience coaching Metro, State and National Swimmers.
- Hold current qualifications as a Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (recognised in NSW) (Austswim / Royal Life Saving / Swim Australia).
- 12 + months of coaching experience on a regular basis.
- Pool lifeguard certification
- Broad knowledge of Learn to Swim from Infant swimming to Squads.
- Experience and knowledge of local government practices, regulations, and policies.
- Additional experience or qualifications in the leisure industry, such as certifications in business management, fitness, customer service or creche, are advantageous.
Why work at NSC?
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and positive workplace. Our teams are reflective of the communities in which we operate, and we value the unique contribution each member makes to the North Sydney Council. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing.
Through North Sydney Council and NSOP, permanent staff have their essential training and recertification paid for. Staff also have access to a range of resources and opportunities for staff to thrive both personally and professionally, with the goal of aligning individual career goals with organisational objectives. You will have access to training programs that encompass a variety of formats including workshops, seminars, online courses and more, catering to different learning styles and preferences. North Sydney Council can also provide financial support and/or study leave to staff pursuing relevant external education (including undergraduate and post-graduate qualifications).
You’ll have access to:
- Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund
- Access to a holistic health and well-being program and Fitness Passport
- Access to employee recognition and reward program
- Weekly fruit baskets
- Free access to counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
- Free financial advice by a certified Financial Planner
- Monetary transport allowance
- Close locale to transport options including train, bus, metro and bike ways
Apply now to become part of something legendary!
How to apply
- Applications must include a resume
- Attach a cover letter addressing all essential and desirable criteria (see above).
- Answer the screening questions contained in the application process below.
It is an essential requirement of this role that a Working with Children Check (WWCC) is conducted. It is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain, undertake or remain in child-related employment.
CASUAL
Hourly rate from: $41.07 to $49.05 per hour (incl. casual loading) + 12% superannuation
Available shifts will primarily be scheduled on weekdays
Monday to Friday from 5:30am to 9:00am and 3:30pm to 7:00pm
Saturdays from 7:00am to 10:00am
Weekend penalties apply
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Group interviews will be on Saturday July 11
- Must be available for group staff induction on Saturday August 1
To view the Position Description, Click Here
Closing Date: 05 July 2026 - 11.30pm
North Sydney Council is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in order to provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. North Sydney Council also adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. We strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.
