Ravenswood is a Uniting Church K-12 day and boarding school for girls located on Sydney’s North Shore. Ravenswood offers both the HSC and the IB Diploma Programme as well as the PYP in the Junior School. 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 Head Swimming Coach to coordinate the full range of the school swimming program at Ravenswood School for Girls and to manage our pool facility. The successful applicant will be responsible for the organisation, promotion and implementation of the school and club swimming program. This includes coaching, administration, personnel management, team selection, school swimming carnivals, coordination of the pool timetable, training and competition management. The preferred candidate will demonstrate leadership, strong communication skills and a willingness and commitment to uphold the values of Ravenswood.To secure this role you will have:A proven ability to coach a range of swimmers from stroke development to area, state and national level;Demonstrated achievements of swimmers coached to State and National level competitions;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 deliver 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.Essential criteria:Current ASCTA Member;Current Silver/Gold ASCTA LicenceCurrent First Aid and CPR Certificate (HLTAID001, HLATAID003)Experience coaching at State and National competitionsDesirable criteria:Current Administer Oxygen in an Emergency Situation Certificate (PUAEME003C);Tertiary qualifications in sports coaching, sports science, human movement or education; andExperience using Simply Swim or similar software program.To ApplyPlease include a cover letter 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. Shortlisted applicants will be required to provide the School with their Working With Children Check number in order to be eligible for this position.Applications close 9am on Friday 19 March 2021If you have any questions: Please contact Cameron Childs, Director of Sport on (02) 9498 9898 or by email sport@ravenswood.nsw.edu.auRavenswood is a Uniting Church IB World School AUD Australia - NSW Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches Gordon 2072