💪 About Formidable Strength & Conditioning

Formidable Strength & Conditioning is WA’s leading swimming-specific performance facility — built for swimmers, by swimmers.

We coach everyone from junior state athletes to open-water legends, training for events like the Rottnest Channel Swim. Every program is purpose-built to support performance, resilience, and longevity in the sport.

No mirrors, no egos — just structured strength training, expert coaching, and a deep understanding of what swimmers need to stay healthy and improve in the water.

🎯 The Opportunity

We’re seeking a motivated and reliable coach to join our team on the gym floor for approximately 10 hours per week.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performance environment helping swimmers get stronger, move better, and stay injury-free.

There are no programming responsibilities to start, but plenty of room to grow as your confidence and experience develop.

🧩 What You’ll Do

Support the delivery of small-group strength sessions for swimmers

Provide feedback on movement, safety, and lifting technique

Assist with setup, athlete flow, and tracking training data

Create a professional, supportive, and swimmer-focused atmosphere

Learn and apply swimming-specific training principles

🏊‍♂️ What You’ll Bring

Required:

Certificate III and/or IV in Fitness

Current First Aid & CPR certification

Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Desirable:

Background or experience in swimming — as a coach, athlete, or both

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Passion for athlete development and helping swimmers stay in the water

Interest in learning swimming-specific strength systems

Reliability, professionalism, and a growth mindset

💰 Pay & Conditions

Paid under the Fitness Industry Award [MA000094], classified at Level 3–4 (Casual)

Hourly rate includes the 25% casual loading in lieu of leave entitlements

Penalty and overtime rates apply for work outside ordinary hours

Superannuation is paid in addition to the hourly rate

All work is fully compliant with Fair Work Australia standards

🌟 Why Join Us

Work within Australia’s only fully integrated swimming-specific strength system

Learn directly from WA’s Swimming-Specific Strength & Conditioning Head Coach

Career progression into programming, testing, and education opportunities

Flexible, supportive, and professional environment

Play a role in developing WA’s next generation of swimmers

📩 How to Apply

If you love swimming, coaching, and helping people perform at their best, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply with your resume and a short cover letter explaining:
1️⃣ Your experience in swimming or coaching swimmers
2️⃣ Why you’d be a great fit for the Formidable team

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Swimming coach, Strength & Conditioning coach, Fitness instructor, Personal trainer, Swim coach, Sport science, Performance coach, Gym floor coach, S&C, Aquatic sport coach