Rachel Smart

Rachel Smart is an experienced swim coach with a strong background in junior and age-group development, bringing an athlete-centred and development-focused approach to her coaching.

Rachel has previously held the role of Head Junior Coach at Nunawading Swimming Club, working closely with junior and developing swimmers within structured squad pathways. She has also coached with the Peninsula Flyers Swimming Club, where she was Lead Coach at Frankston and contributed to the development of competitive age-group athletes.

In 2022, Rachel was selectived for the Swimming Australia Women in Performance Coaching Leadership Initiative, one of only 12 female coaches nationally selected for the program. The initiative is designed to support emerging female coach leaders and prepare them for future representative coaching roles.

Rachel has also been involved as a coach within Swimming Victoria pathway programs and is a recipient of Swimming Victoria coaching grants, reflecting her commitment to ongoing professional development.

Rachel brings a positive, inclusive coaching style to Surrey Park, creating training environments that support learning, confidence, and long-term progression in the sport.