Swim Instructor - Active Yarra Ranges

Aligned Leisure; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Aligned Leisure is seeking a dedicated Swim Teacher to deliver high-quality lessons using the Swim and Survive program. You will create a fun, safe learning environment, monitor progress, and collaborate with the Swim School team to ensure excellent customer service for children and families in Melbourne.

To succeed, you should have a swimming teaching qualification and be willing to obtain or hold first aid, CPR, and child-safety checks.

Qualifications

• Relevant industry experience.
• Swimming and Water Safety Teacher Qualification.
• Police Check and Working with Children Check required pre-employment.
• First aid and CPR qualifications held or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality swimming lessons using the Swim and Survive program.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming pool environment.
• Record progress and report to the Swim School Captain.
• Adhere to OH&S procedures and protect centre assets.
• Provide outstanding customer service to families and participants.

Skills

Swim teaching

Water safety

Communication

Customer service

Infants & toddlers instruction

Education

First aid certificate

CPR certification

Working with Children Check

Police Check

Job description

About Aligned Leisure Aligned Leisure is a 100% owned subsidiary of the Richmond Football Club, established as a vehicle to manage the operations of Richmond’s health, fitness and leisure business activities. Supported by the people and business systems of the Richmond Football Club, Aligned Leisure currently operates 53 leisure centres, community stadiums, pools, gyms, skate parks, gymnastics programs, theatres and other facilities throughout Victoria and New South Wales. At Aligned Leisure, culture is paramount, and we are committed to developing our people in a supportive environment. Connecting to Thrive and Win is about connecting not only with customers, but also about staff connecting with each other with humour and care, through storytelling and authenticity, to build genuine relationships. We are constantly on the lookout for talented individuals who fit our culture and either wish to learn a new industry or further develop their existing skills. If you have a passion for your local region, a focus on supporting your community and a desire to help us in providing the best level of service, we would love to hear from you. Child Safety Commitment: Aligned Leisure is committed to the safety of children. We want all children who attend our facilities and/or are in our care to be safe, happy and empowered. We are committed to the safety, protection, participation and empowerment of all children by implementing Child Safe Standards and providing a safe and supportive environment for all children. We make sure that children are not exposed to any form of harmful conduct or abuse and each child is empowered to participate in decisions that affect them and to share any concerns they may have. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: High calibre of swim teaching Establish and maintain strong relationships with all students and their parents/guardians. Create a fun, welcoming and safe environment. Deliver high quality swimming lessons, using the Swim and Survive program, focusing on stroke development and water safety. Implement set lesson plans. Work on set level criteria each week, recording student’s growth and reporting students ready for assessment to the Swim School Captain as soon as possible. Daily swim school operation Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness, presentation and hygiene at all times. Proactively work with the Swim School Captain to minimise any disruptions that may cause classes to be interrupted. Act responsibly towards preserving the integrity of centre assets such as swim platforms and Learn to Swim equipment. Treat families and children equally and respect the diversity of backgrounds. Welcome and educate new children and parents/guardians so they feel welcome and comfortable in the pool environment. Adhere, at all times, to the facilities OH&S procedures particularly surrounding the swim platforms and swim teaching equipment. Outstanding service delivery to all customers and stakeholders Aligned Leisure will be renowned for delivering outstanding service and providing memorable experiences for our customers. This role will be relentless in identifying these opportunities and will always ask “How would I want a member of my family treated in this situation?” All Aligned Leisure staff will understand and deliver on our customer charter and service promise. Swim Teachers must be available to work a mixture of early morning, daytime, evening and weekend shifts. This position will work relentlessly to implement the Aligned Leisure purpose of CONNECTING TO THRIVE AND WIN, values of AWARE, DISCIPLINED, RELENTLESS and UNITED, and associated behaviors throughout the entire team.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

1. Relevant industry experience
2. Swimming and Water Safety Teacher Qualification (Don't have the required qualifications? No problem, we will assist you in getting qualified!)
3. Teacher of Infants and Toddler Qualification (Desirable)
4. The position will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks such as a Police Check and must maintain a current working with children check
5. The successful applicant must hold or be willing to attain first aid and CPR qualifications

Personal Attributes:

1. High level communication and consultation skills
2. Committed to participating in ongoing training and workshops
3. A passion to work with people
4. Customer focused
5. A commitment to professionalism and accountability
6. Unquestionable ethics, integrity, values and behaviours