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

The  Squad Swimming Coach is responsible for delivering challenging, safe, professional, and well-executed swimming programs for the squads they lead.
 
We are seeking a highly enthusiastic and knowledgeable coach who is committed to developing motivated young swimmers and supporting them to achieve their best across each season. As we continue to take our swimming program to the next level, we are looking for someone who brings proven success of at least 2-3 years in a similar role, while also being open to growth, collaboration with our existing coaching team, and ongoing development - helping to lead the program forward.
 
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of coaching, leadership skills, and an understanding of swimming techniques and race strategies. The Swimming Coach will support the strategic development of all swimming programmes as we establish Pymble as the leading swim centre in Australia.  

This role will involve early morning and afternoon sessions, some weekend work as well as participation in Swim camps. We are offering a competitive remuneration and benefits package commensurate with experience.

Click here for the position description. 

Our kind of team member

You will demonstrate the following attributes and capabilities:

• Willingness to actively support the ethos and values of the College.
• Minimum Foundation Swimming Coaching Licence.
• A collaborative working style with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• An energetic, student-centred approach to coaching that motivates and empowers young athletes.
• Desirable experience coaching and transitioning junior swimmers into club-level competition.
• Willingness to coach swimmers across a range of ages, abilities, and commitment levels.

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

The salary for this role is highly competitive and commensurate with experience. We also offer a range of benefits, including:

• Training and professional development support
• Financial support towards additional studies, relevant courses, certifications, or tertiary study (subject to approval)
• Salary packaging options
• Discounted school fees (where applicable)
• Use of our Aquatic and Fitness Centre, with access to the Independent Schools Fitness Passport Program
• Annual preventative health checks
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and regular social events
• Close to public transport and nearby (street) parking
• Access to Pymble Smart Spending, which is a retail discounts platform

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 Monday16th February 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.