The Beyond the Pool program is a initiative that provides a holistic personal and professional development pathway for swimmers beyond traditional competition. The program supports athletes, who already have a solid grounding through sport, to become leaders within the community and achieve every success in the workforce.
Swimming Victoria’s Beyond the Pool program already incorporates Developing Young Leaders. We are extending the program to include 3 online sessions throughout the year, after the in-person Developing Young Leaders session.
Clubs are invited to nominate swimmers for the upcoming season, who have the potential to be future leaders and role models within our sport and community. It is recommended that swimmers are aged 15 to 17 years
Course Structure
- Workshop 1: Developing Young Leaders
- Workshop 2: Emotional Intelligence and Leadership
- Workshop 3: Building and Leading Your Team
- Workshop 4: Journey of a Swimmer in Leadership
- Additional Information
Date: Saturday 13 July 2024
Time: 10am-3pm
Delivery: In person
Location: MSAC - Champions Room
Theme: 3 workshops on current swimming leadership topics relevant to the age group
Audience: Athletes
Online Learning Task due: Friday 19 July 2024
Date: Thursday 22 August 2024
Time: 7.30pm
Delivery: Online
Theme: Explore the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership, including managing emotions and building strong team relationships.
Audience: Swimmers & Parents
Online Learning Task due: Friday 30 August 2024
Date: Thursday 19 September 2024
Time: 7.30pm
Delivery: Online
Theme: Learn strategies to foster team collaboration, motivate members, and create a productive team environment.
Audience: Swimmers
Online Learning Task due: Friday 27 September 2024
Date: Thursday 17 October 2024
Time: 7.30pm
Delivery: Online
Theme: Hear from an Olympian or Paralympian on their elite swimming and Leadership journey.
Audience: Athletes & Parents
Online Learning Task due: Friday 25 October 2024
