Pymble Ladies’ College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent.  

We believe our staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are our most valuable resource. We are proud to have passionate and dedicated staff who recognise the unique strengths and qualities of every Pymble girl. 

The role

Pymble Ladies' College is seeking an experienced and passionate Head Coach – Diving to lead one of the College's premier sporting programs. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished coach to shape the future of diving at one of Australia's leading independent girls' schools, developing athletes from their first dive through to elite competition.

If you are passionate about athlete development, thrive on building high-performing teams and are committed to creating an environment where every student can achieve their personal best, we'd love to hear from you.

As Head Coach – Diving, you will provide the vision and leadership for the College's Diving program, overseeing all aspects from recreational participation through to high-performance pathways.

Working closely with the Head of Sport – Aquatics and the broader Sport team, you will deliver a safe, engaging and professionally managed program that develops confident, resilient athletes while fostering a lifelong love of the sport.

This position offers the opportunity to lead the establishment and ongoing development of a Pymble Dive Club and will combine coaching excellence, program leadership, and mentor responsibilities, ensuring students and coaches are supported to reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will be required to work occasional weekends and be present at diving competitions and other scheduled program commitments.

Click here for the position description. 

Our kind of team member

You are an experienced and inspirational coach who enjoys developing both athletes and coaches. You bring energy, professionalism and a collaborative approach to leadership and are committed to creating a positive environment where students can flourish.

You'll also have:

• Extensive coaching experience in competitive Diving.
• A minimum of five years' experience leading a diving program.
• Demonstrated success developing athletes across recreational, representative, and elite pathways.
• Strong knowledge of the IPSHA and IGSA Diving competition structure.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to student wellbeing and child-safe practices.
• Current Diving coaching qualifications aligned with industry standards.
• A current driver's licence (bus licence advantageous).
• A commitment and willingness to support the ethos and values of the College.

Your kind of workplace

Pymble people are at the heart of what the College offers its students. That’s why every Teacher, Professional Services and Co-curricular staff member is valued for being the person they are, for the quality of their work, for their diverse contribution and for their wins – big and small. We express our appreciation in many ways, including through recognition programs, story sharing, celebrations, feedback, and competitive remuneration.

We treasure our caring, collegiate community, which Pymble people often refer to as the ‘Pymble family’. We also appreciate that our family is not the only one in the lives of Pymble people, so we ‘walk the talk’ when it comes to supporting work-life balance, providing family benefits and contributing to community connections.

Your kind of benefits

Financial 
School fee discounts, discounts on places in our Early Years School for 0 to 5-year-olds, salary packaging, financial support for further study (subject to approval), and access to discounts with over 700 retailers and suppliers through the Pymble Discounts app.

 
Health and wellbeing support
Free confidential coaching and counselling, onsite preventative health checks, use of our pool and gym, various staff-led exercise groups and free annual flu vaccinations.

Social and community connections
Termly staff gatherings, whole-school Christmas party, book club, onsite parking, morning tea during term time, onsite cafes, lunch ordering service and a beautiful staff lounge and kitchen.

Family-friendly support
We walk the talk when it comes to supporting families at home in all their shapes and sizes, with above MEA paid parental leave, flexible work arrangements, breastfeeding facilities and family access to our library.

Professional Learning
Extensive opportunities including a welcome program for new starters, leadership programs, postgraduate study support, mentoring and professional learning grants. See Grow Your Career for full details.

Co-curricular 
No requirement to coach or participate in co-curricular sport programs (additional allowances paid should you wish to be involved).

Transport
Limited onsite parking. Close to public transport and nearby (street) parking, free local mini bus route.

We also provide a wide range of opportunities for Pymble people personally and professionally through growth strategies, career progression, access to the latest technology and best in class resources.

Our kind of process

To learn more about this position, the calibre of person we are seeking to appoint, what makes Pymble an excellent place to work and continue your journey of professional growth - please submit your application online.

Our process normally involves two rounds of interviews and reference checks. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may occur prior to the closing date. Applications for this opportunity will close on Friday 14th August, 2026.

Successful candidates must provide a paid Working with Children Check prior to engagement.

Pymble Ladies’ College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workforce which represents the diverse society in which we live. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

We acknowledge the Durramurragal as the traditional custodians of the land on which our College is built. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future recognising the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.