State Development Swimming Coach
- Full time opportunity
- Contribute to a strong and competitive swimming environment
- Excellent facilities and conditions
Toowoomba Grammar School is looking for a State Development Swimming Coach to deliver a structured, high quality swimming program supporting athletes through to competitive pathways. Working closely with the Head Coach, it focuses on athlete development and progression, while building strong relationships with the school and families to support a positive team culture.
About Toowoomba Grammar School
Toowoomba Grammar School was founded in 1875 and is a member school of the Great Public Schools Association of Queensland (GPS). It is an independent non-denominational day and boarding school for boys with a total enrolment of 1,200 from Preparatory to Year 12. There are approximately 300 boarders in the School coming predominantly from throughout Queensland, Northern New South Wales and the Northern Territory. The School’s campus covers 20.5 hectares and is located one kilometre from the centre of Toowoomba.
It is our vision that our boys will graduate from TGS with the skills to be independent, well-balanced, and successful in life. That they are boys of good character who respond well to challenges and achieve life-long wellbeing.
TGS has been honoured with The Educator’s 2024 5-Star Employer of Choice award. The Award acknowledges excellence in providing competitive salaries, employee benefits, professional development opportunities and nurturing a culture of inclusion and respect.
About the Position
This pivotal role contributes to the delivery of a high quality swimming program that supports athletes from post learn to swim through to Australian Age and Open competition levels. Working closely with the Head of Swimming/Head Coach, this position focuses on athlete development, squad progression, and pathway planning, while fostering strong relationships with students, families, and the broader school and club community.
The role involves coaching across multiple squads, supporting training design and delivery, contributing to competitions and events, and maintaining high standards of safety, wellbeing, and program administration. This is a dynamic position requiring flexibility, with early mornings, evenings, and some weekend and school vacation work, suited to an energetic and motivated coach committed to the development and coaching of young athletes.
Selection Criteria:
You will be able to demonstrate your ability and commitment to:
- ASCTA Development Coach Accreditation and Lifeguard Qualification, along with First Aid, CPR and Blue Card (or willingness to obtain)
- Ability to plan and deliver structured age and ability appropriate training programs
- Experience assessing swimmer ability and supporting progression through squad pathways
- Understanding of athlete development, safety, and wellbeing in a youth or school environment
- Strong administrative capability, including maintaining records, reports, and program data
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with students, families, coaches, and staff
- Proven ability to build relationships and contribute positively within a team environment
- A proactive, energetic approach with a genuine passion for coaching and athlete development
- Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrates initiative and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
For a full Position Description please refer to the attachment below.
How to apply:
All applications are to be submitted via TGS’s online Careers Portal and include:
- a cover letter addressed to the Headmaster addressing the vacancy being applied for;
- a resume;
- the names and contact details of three confidential referees.
Enquiries should be directed to the Director of Sports and Activities, Mr Steve Fryer on 07 4687 2500 or email [email protected].
Applications close on Wednesday 24 June 2026.
Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only and TGS reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.
We do not welcome interest from recruitment agencies at this time.
Applicants must possess the legal right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this position.
Student Protection at Toowoomba Grammar School
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. At TGS, staff are committed to providing environments where children and young people receive the highest standard of care, where their rights are supported, and they can thrive and be fruitful. Staff at TGS understand the Child Safe Standards and how the school promotes the development of a strong, child-centred culture that prioritise safety, cultural responsiveness, and wellbeing for all children and young people.
TGS places emphasis on genuine engagement with children and young people, create conditions that reduce the likelihood of harm to children and young people, create conditions that increase the likelihood of identifying harm, and respond to any concerns, disclosures, allegations or suspicions of any person, including employees.
Committed to the provision of a safe and supportive living and learning environment for all students, staff must:
- Understand and adhere to all obligations relating to the protection of children and young people as outlined in our policies and procedures
- Attend or complete all student protection mandatory training annually and any other professional learning events as required by the School
- Support and engage with all student protection initiatives and programs across the School.
All School staff, unless otherwise eligible for an exemption, must possess a current Positive Notice or “Blue Card” issued under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 before commencing employment with the School. Volunteer Blue Cards are required to be transferred to Paid Employment cards.
