Knox Grammar School

Aquatic Centre Manager

Knox Grammar School


  • Sydney New South Wales Australia
  • Full Time
9 Apr 2025
Applications 0

Description

  • Fantastic opportunity within a leading Independent School
  • Strong culture of teamwork, collaboration and support
  • Permanent full-time role | Competitive remuneration package

ABOUT US

Knox Grammar School is an independent, multi-campus Kindergarten to Year 12 day and boarding school for boys, located at Wahroonga on Sydney’s North Shore. In addition to the single-sex campuses, Knox also operates Wahroonga Preparatory School, a co-educational campus for students Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6.

A leading Uniting Church School, Knox aims to develop students of Faith, Wisdom, Integrity, Compassion and Courage within a caring Christian environment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Aquatic Centre Manager and Director of Swimming will be responsible for ensuring the development of the Knox Swimming Program (School and Club), facilities and results across all School campuses to the highest possible standard. They will ensure that effective and safe services are delivered to Knox students, staff as well as external users of the Knox Aquatic Centre. The Aquatic Centre Manager will manage the Knox Aquatic Centre across the broad functions and services offered within the facility.

This a permanent full-time position, commencing in May 2025.

ABOUT YOU

  • Qualifications or equivalent experience in Sports Management or Business Management
  • Ability to establish effective relationships with students, colleagues, parents and the wider community
  • Considerable knowledge in planning, organising, and implementing aquatics programs in a similar environment
  • Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills that promote high team performance, with the ability to coach, mentor and manage staff
  • Experience in developing budgets, report writing and management of a business unit
  • Current First Aid, CPR Certificate, Lifeguard Certified and Austswim or Swim Australia Certification
  • Royal Lifesaving approved workplace supervisor qualification
  • Current Bronze Swimming Certificate
  • Current Pool Plant Operator certificate (preferred)
  • NSW Drivers Licence

OUR OFFER

Our staff across all campuses are key to providing exceptional experiences. Whether academic, operations, administration and co-curricular staff, we all work together as a team to contribute to providing quality care and education and a great place to work.

  • Competitive salary
  • Professional development and growth opportunities 
  • Staff wellbeing committee and wellbeing sessions; yoga, fitness, boxing
  • Staff awards and recognition 
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Daily morning tea provided and onsite cafe

Essential Requirements

Desirable Criteria

Application Instruction

Knox offers outstanding long-term career opportunities, is values driven and an equal opportunity employer.  Knox encourages all qualified applicants to apply.

Before applying, please read the comprehensive role description found on our website: knox.nsw.edu.au/employment

Please apply via SEEK by clicking the 'Apply for this Job' button and attaching a current CV, covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and your academic transcript.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS

4.00pm Wednesday 9 April 2025

Please note that applications will be assessed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.

Knox Grammar School is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all our students and children involved in activities at Knox. The School actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students and requires all prospective school staff to be suitable and committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment.

The School partners with Australia's leading child protection organisation, Bravehearts, to provide training and education for staff, parents and students. All Knox staff receive annual training in child protection.

All statutory checks and references are required prior to confirmation of employment.

Successful applicants will be required to provide the School with a current NSW Working with Children Check number.

knox.nsw.edu.au/careers

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