Swim Instructor

Virgin Active; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Discounted personal training

Discounts with retail partners

Work-life balance with flexibleoptions

Paid parental leave

Regular personal and professional dev.

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virgin Active Norwest club invites you to join as a Learn to Swim instructor, delivering engaging classes and warm, child-friendly experiences. You will welcome families, guide children through swimming activities and uphold our high customer experience standards.

You will promote water safety, adapt lessons to different ages, and collaborate with teammates to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming Learn to Swim area. This role emphasizes care, safety and fun.

Qualifications

• Austswim, Royal Life or Swim Australia qualification; experience in a swim school and first aid.
• Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain one).
• Infant and Preschool Aquatics, Access and Inclusion, or Teacher of Adults qualifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Welcome Learn to Swim members and help them find what they need.
• Provide heartfelt service and deliver exceptional swim classes in line with brand standards.
• Deliver learning experiences so Learn to Swim members are engaged and learning.
• Embrace feedback to improve swim program delivery.

Skills

People skills

Patience

Customer service

Education

Austswim qualification

Royal Life or Swim Australia qualification

First aid

Working with Children Check

Infant and Preschool Aquatics

Access and Inclusion

Teacher of Adults qualification

Job description

Iconic brand with world class facilities at Norwest

Career pathways and internal growth potential

Free gym membership + discounted PT + discounts with retail partners + more

Who are we?

There's never been a better time to join Virgin Active! We have the best talent, doing the best work of their lives with meaning. Our continuous focus on inspiring people to live an active life is what unites us and sets us apart in our vision to be the world's most loved exercise brand.

We are part of the Virgin group of companies worldwide and launched our Australian business in 2008 with one club, five studios and a dedicated team of just 50 people. Today, we have a team of nearly 1,000 people and we're building a collection of iconic locations in Sydney and Melbourne.

Perched on the corner of Norwest Boulevard, our spacious 4,651 sqm Norwest club is your go-to location for work, rest and play in the Hills District. Inside you'll find 5 large studios for classes including Reformer Pilates, Grid Training (HIIT), Yoga, Cycle, Barre (and more), a large open gym with Technogym equipment, a sparkling 25m swimming pool, spa and sauna, indoor climbing wall, luxury changeroom amenities, Club-V creche facilities and our Swimsters swim school for the kids, and a bright café for unwinding post-workout.

• You'll welcome Learn to Swim members (and carers) and help them find whatever they need or whatever they're looking for.
• You'll provide heartfelt service and deliver exceptional swim classes in line with our customer experience strategy and brand standards to children (and adults)
• You'll create an environment where Learn to swim members are so engaged and entertained, they don't even realise they're learning to swim.
• You'll embrace feedback and suggestions to improve swim program delivery.
• You'll keep the Learn to Swim area safe and clean... considering equipment and surrounds.
• You'll always advocate water safety and swim survival skills.
• You'll always find ways to give our members that little bit extra... especially when it's unexpected.

All about you

• You may have your Austswim, Royal life or Swim Australia qual, previous experience in a swim school and your first aid.
• You have your working with children check (or willing to obtain one)
• You may also have your Infant and Preschool Aquatics qual, Access and Inclusion qual or Teacher of Adults qual. A+ for you.
• You are people-focused, patient and understanding. You enjoy teaching children to swim. Delivering supreme swim experiences makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside.

What you'll get from us

• A brand built on a human touch with a playful side
• A culture that's all about inspiring people to live an active life
• A free membership for you to workout at our clubs
• Discounted personal training
• Special deals with our retail and service partners
• Work/life balance with flexible options
• Paid parental leave to spend time with your new little human
• Regular personal and professional development
• Confidential 24-hour support via our employee assistance program
• We like to be normal, not formal