Job Overview

The Panaga Club is a large, private members facility offering a wide range of sports and leisure activities in Seria and Kuala Belait (visit our website at www.panagaclub.com). The Stingrays Swim Club is a well-established and active section within Panaga Club, welcoming swimmers of all ages and abilities. Our vision is to be an inclusive swim club shaping champions across all levels, with the long-term goal of becoming one of the leading swimming clubs in the country.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Swim Coach to support the continued growth and development of the Panaga Club Stingrays Swim Section.

We are seeking an energetic, certified, full-time Swim Coach to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with the coaching team to implement training programs, develop athletes at all levels, foster a strong sense of teamwork, and support the Club’s mission of excellence.

This position offers the opportunity to live and work within a small, diverse international community in a beautiful tropical setting. The successful candidate will have the chance to further develop coaching skills, contribute to the success of the Swim Section, and be part of a highly motivated and professional team.

Duties & Responsibilities

Training and teaching

• Provide lessons and training sessions for swimmers of all ages, levels, and abilities.
• Follow the existing swimming program and syllabus.
• Assist in designing training sessions tailored to swimmers’ ages and skill levels.
• Teach basic life-saving and water safety skills as part of the swimming curriculum.
• Assess swimmers’ abilities and progress.
• Collaborate with Club Facility Support Staff to maintain safe pool operations and uphold member safety standards.
• Develop athletes and promote a strong sense of teamwork.
• Provide technical instruction and corrections for all four competitive strokes, starts, and turns.
• Support swimmers in setting and achieving personal and team goals.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented culture.
• Ensure a safe training environment by enforcing pool safety rules and maintaining CPR/First Aid certification.

Events:

• Collaborate with the team and Swim Section Committee to organize in-house competitive events (currently three times per year).
• Plan, organize, and conduct swim holiday camps.
• Organize and run swim clinics, workshops, and other training events.
• Support the Swim Section Committee with swim meets, both domestic and international.

Other:

• Follow the strategy and vision for the section’s development, bringing new suggestions and building on existing ideas.
• Assist in all matters related to maintenance and upkeep of the Panaga Pool.
• Perform administrative duties, including meet preparation, maintaining attendance records, and tracking swimmer progress.
• Identify requirements for pool equipment and swim accessories.
• Attend meetings as requested, including weekly and monthly reviews with the Swim Section Committee.
• Actively participate in team-building activities, recruitment of new students, and retention efforts.
• Execute other job-related tasks as assigned by Club management.
• Communicate effectively with swimmers, parents, and staff to ensure alignment with the Club’s vision.

Reports to:

Club management, with accountability to the Swim Section Committee;

Candidate description

• Fluent in English.
• Enthusiastic about working with swimmers of all abilities and committed to helping each swimmer reach their full potential.
• Person of integrity with excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proactive, adaptable, and upholds high standards of sportsmanship.
• Willing to work flexible hours in line with the swimming programme, including mornings, evenings and weekends as required.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Passionate about swimming and mentoring young athletes.

Education and experience requirements:

• Certified by Aust Swim/ASCTA Swimming or an equivalent governing body.
• CPR, First Aid, and Lifesaving certifications (or willingness to obtain).
• Prior coaching or competitive swimming experience is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of competitive swimming techniques, training principles, and athlete development.