Swimming Western Australia (SWA) is the peak body for competitive swimming in Western Australia with its head office based at Royal Life Saving Society WA, in Mt Claremont. Its key stakeholders include Western Australian swimming associations and Clubs, Swimming Australia, and other State Swimming Associations.

SWA currently has approximately 80 clubs and nearly 11,000 members state-wide. Its members include swimmers, coaches, officials, administrators, volunteers, and parents of swimmers. SWA is responsible for the management and development of the sport, from ‘grass roots’ community level participation, through to the elite level.

The Association is structured across the operational areas of Participation, Engagement, Performance and Sustainability.

Primary Purpose

To support the development and implementation of participation opportunities across Metropolitan and Regional WA.

Regional servicing initiatives that strengthen swimming WA clubs.

Collaboration with key stakeholders that support the ongoing education and development of clubs.

Core Responsibilities

Delivery of participation opportunities in metropolitan and regional WA.

Deliver the SWA Regional Servicing Plan in association with key stakeholders.

Deliver club development opportunities within WA.

Key Duties

Liaise with DCITS, Swimming Australia, Clubs, Members and other stakeholders on matters regarding swimming Club development and education;

Assist with the strengthening and growth of affiliated swimming clubs

Assist with the start-up of any new swimming clubs across the state.

Essential criteria

Experience within community club environment/s

Preparedness to be flexible in respect to work hours and intrastate travel.

Ability to work independently

A current driver’s license.

Commitment to child safe practices

Excellent interpersonal skills across multiple groups, including volunteers, coaches, schools and pool facilities across a range of organisations

Desirable

Strong passion for swimming and other aquatic sports.

The ability to provide exceptional customer service.

If this position sounds like you, please submit your application via Seek, including a 2-page cover letter outlining your experience aligned to the primary purpose of the position.

Require more information or like to discuss the position, please contact GM Community, Kirsty Read. [email protected]

Applications close Monday, 1 September; however, we will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore, this role may close sooner if we find the right candidate.

Swimming WA is committed to providing a safe environment for all tennis participants, including children and young people. It is essential everyone involved with delivering tennis in Australia understands their responsibility in relation to child-safety.

We're committed to reflecting the communities we work and play in. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.