Ravenswood is a Uniting Church K-12 day and boarding school for girls located on Sydney’s North Shore. Ravenswood offers the HSC and the IB Diploma Programme and PYP. It is a school where students enjoy outstanding academic success supported by innovative teaching practices that are underpinned by a whole school approach to Positive Education.We are seeking an experienced Swimming Coach and Aquatic Administrator to assist in the delivery of a full range of swimming programs at Ravenswood. The successful candidate will assist the Ravenswood Swimming Coaching Team in the delivery of the full range of programs offered in the Ravenswood Swimming Program and be responsible for the administration and delivery of the Learn to Swim and Stroke Development programs under the supervision of the Head Coach, Swimming.The Assistant Coach, Swimming and Aquatic Administrator will support the coaching staff in the organisation and promotion of the school and club swimming programs including coaching, personnel management, administration, school swimming carnivals and competition management. As an Assistant Coach, you will be responsible for the day to day planning and delivery of the Stroke Development program. You will also be responsible for overseeing the strategic development of the Learn to Swim Program in coordination with the Aquatic Supervisor.   This role will work closely with the Ravenswood Swimming Club and may require attendance at club competitions.To secure this role you must have:A proven ability to coach a range of swimmers in stroke development at the Area level;Demonstrated achievements of swimmers coached at Area level or higher;Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with program participants, parents and school staff;In-depth swimming coaching and teaching knowledge;A proven ability to construct well-structured competitive squad training programs and swimming development lesson plans;Demonstrated ability in managing staff;Demonstrated ability to perform office administration tasks preferably within in a swim school setting;Computer literacy, particularly with the Microsoft Office suite of programs;Experience working within a school environment;Experience in training and mentoring staff; andThe ability to work independently and as part of a team.Mandatory:Current ASCTA Teacher of Competitive Swimming;Current ASCTA Member;Current Senior First Aid Certificate;Current Resuscitation Certificate; andExperience coaching at competitions.Desirable:Current ASCTA Development Coach (Bronze Licence);Experience coaching at Metropolitan or State competitions;Current Austswim/Swim Australia or Equivalent; andTertiary qualifications in sports coaching, sports science, human movement or education; andExperience using Simply Swim or similar software program.To apply:Please include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above as the first page of your resume.Ravenswood School for Girls is dedicated to maintaining a child safe environment and is committed to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children.Applications close Friday 17 July 2020, close of business.For more information please contact Mitch Falvey, Head Coach, Swimming on 02 9498 9898 or by email mfalvey@ravenswood.nsw.edu.auRavenswood is a Uniting Church IB World School AUD Australia - NSW Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches Gordon 2072