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SASI Development Coach, Swimming
Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing
Job reference: 862665
Location: 5031 - MILE END
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Agency
The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (ORSR) is the lead South Australian Government agency for sport, active recreation and racing. ORSR supports sport and recreation organisations, local government, and the community by providing leadership and support through the development and delivery of funding, policy, programs, infrastructure planning and management, and high-performance pathways.

The ORSR offices are located at the South Australian Sports Institute on the fringe of the Adelaide CBD at Mile End. Check out the video below for a look behind the scenes at our state-of-the-art facilities.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAZ73IJsouA

For more information about our agency, please visit:

Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing | orsr.sa.gov.au

About the Division - SASI
The South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) is the High Performance Sports hub in South Australia. Its purpose is empowering people to achieve their sporting dreams and inspiring South Australians. SASI does this by:
  • Providing the highest quality daily training environment, including embracing leading-edge technologies to optimise the performance of its people, programs, projects and partners.
  • Optimising national representation and medal success on the world stage for South Australian-based athletes and teams.
  • Pursuing excellence in practice, services and culture.
  • Developing sustainable talent pathways for athletes and coaches.
  • Enhancing the community's engagement with SASI.
Role Highlights
  • Lead coaching role within a national network of high performance swimming hubs
  • Access to world leading sports SASI performance support
  • Coach within state-of-the-art high performance sport facilities at SASI & SAALC
Role Details

The Development Coach, Swimming is responsible for the day-to-day coaching, development and performance progression of nationally categorised and identified pathway athletes, including able-bodied and para swimmers, within the SASI high performance swimming program. The role supports athletes to progress towards podium performances at international benchmark events, with a priority focus on nationally selected athletes and those demonstrating potential for selection to Australian Olympic and Paralympic teams. Reporting to the Sports Programs Lead and operating under the technical direction of the Head Coach, Swimming, the role is responsible for delivering a high quality daily training environment for identified athletes. This includes maximising the use of SASI's high performance facilities, resources and allocated performance support services to optimise athlete development and progression towards Olympic Games, Paralympic Games and other major international events. The Development Coach, Swimming serves as the lead coach for para swimmers within the SASI swimming program and is responsible for coordinating and delivering initiatives that strengthen development opportunities for both para and able-bodied and pathway athletes. The role leads swimming talent identification and development activities, working collaboratively with SASI talent development programs, relevant sporting organisations and key stakeholders to support nationally aligned performance pathways and contribute to the achievement of SASI's strategic objectives.

Special Conditions
  • The Incumbent will be required to participate in the Agency's Performance Management Program.
  • The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
  • Some work outside of normal hours will be required.
  • Some interstate travel involving overnight absences will be required.
  • This role requires a working with children check.

Essential Qualification

  • Experience in swimming at a high-performance level, with experience coaching both able-bodied and para athletes.
  • Relevant coaching certifications and a demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development.
Classification
OPS4 - Operational Services Stream

Salary Range
$96,681 - $101,348 (total salary including super)

Duration
Up to 24 months

Benefits

Bringing your talents to the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing will see you rewarded with a wide variety of benefits such as:

  • A variety of flexible work and leave arrangements.
  • Access to the on-site SASI gym.
  • Contemporary office space with secure bike storage and end-of-trip facilities.
  • Free parking at our city-fringe Mile End office.
  • Work-life balance with a flexible hybrid work arrangement.
  • Access to great customised training and career development opportunities.
Enquiries to
Louise Bawden - Sports Programs Lead
Phone: 0436 358 063
Email: [email protected]

Applications close: 15/11/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Statement - Development Coach Swimming - (OPS4).pdf


Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.