Swimming Head Coach needed at Curro Holdings Ltd

• The Head Swimming Coach leads all aspects of the school or club’s swimming program, providing coaching excellence to all squads, ensuring program development and growth, and maintaining the highest standards in safety, training, team management, and aquatics operations.

Key Performance Areas

Coaching & Program Development

• Lead the coaching of all swimming squads (from pre-primary to high school and club)
• Design and deliver tailored training programs to meet swimmers’ diverse needs
• Mentor swimmers to reach national competition levels where possible
• Ensure safety and correct methodology at all times
• Implement growth and development initiatives for the swimming programme

Team, Program & Facility Management

• Manage and lead the team of swimming coaches
• Oversee program quality, evaluation, and all aspects of aquatic facilities
• Produce and present annual reports on program status, achievements, and improvements
• Ensure effective use of Team Manager and Meet Manager software (where applicable)

Continuous Learning & Development

• Stay current with latest coaching techniques, methodologies, and trends
• Undertake regular professional development in swimming and related areas

Other Duties

• Comply with all safeguarding, child protection, and health & safety standards
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by the Aquatics Manager or Management

Qualifications, experience and skills

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a swimming coach
• Grade 12 (NQF 4)
• SSA Level 1 Certificate
• SSA Learn to Swim (LTS) Certificate
• Valid Driver’s License
• Level 1 First Aid and valid CPR Certificate

Advantageous:

• Degree in a related field
• Experience as Head Coach of a program
• Proven track record of producing Junior National swimmers or higher (advantageous)
• Experience and knowledge of Team Manager and Meet Manager software (advantageous)

Closing date: 08 December 2025