Swim Teacher - Yarrawonga Outdoor Pool

The Y Victoria; Yarrawonga; On-site; AUD 29,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym access

Free aquatics centre access

Flexible rostering

Career development opportunities

Discounts on health insurance and more

Job summary

The Y Victoria is hiring a Swim Teacher for Yarrawonga Outdoor Pool to develop and deliver lesson plans that build swimming skills and promote water safety for school-aged children. You will design classes, track progression, and foster confidence in students on a casual, hourly basis.

Will work with passionate teams across Victoria, enjoying flexible rostering and access to Y benefits. Required certifications include CPR and AUSTSWIM or equivalent, with a focus on safety and inclusive teaching

Qualifications

• CPR and first aid certifications are required.
• Accredited swimming and water safety teacher credentials are essential.
• Experience and/or willingness to teach school-aged children.

Responsibilities

• Structure and design lessons with activities that develop swimming and water safety.
• Recommend students for level progression as appropriate.
• Teach and model problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

Skills

Patience

Communication with parents

Customer service

Education

HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Accredited Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (AUSTSWIM or equivalent)

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Teacher of Infants and Preschool Aquatics

Teacher Developing Competitive Strokes or equivalent

Teacher of Aquatics - Access and Inclusion

Teacher of Adults

Job description

At the Y our vision is a better tomorrow where all people can belong.

As the largest employer in fitness and recreation we have more than 5,000 staff at over 140centresacross Victoria. With us, you will work with fun colleagues who have a shared passion for making a difference in the lives of individuals and transforming communities for the better.

About the Centre

Moira Shire Council has a number of aquatic and recreation facilities that are managed by YMCA Victoria. They include two stadiums: Cobram Sports Stadium and Nathalia Sports & Community Centre; an indoor fitness and aquatic centre at the Numurkah Aquatic & Fitness Centre; Seasonal Swimming Pools at Yarrawonga, Cobram, Strathmerton, Numurkah and Nathalia; and the Yarrawonga Foreshore Kiosk and Splash Park.

About the role

As a Swim Teacher at Yarrawonga Outdoor Pool, you will be developing and delivering lesson plans that promote swimming skill building in school aged children, combining stroke development with water safety and enhancing the overall confidence and ability of your students.

• Structure and design lessons with appropriate activities that challenge and develop your students swimming and water safety ability
• Recommend students for level progression as appropriate
• Teach and model effective problem solving skills and conflict resolution skills

This is a Casual role with an hourly rate up to $34.96 + super & Y Benefits.

About you

You will be passionate about inspiring and developing water safety and swimming skills in children and young people. Experience in other teaching or coaching roles is a bonus but not necessary. Personal attributes such as patience, respect, and enthusiasm will take you far as a Swim Teacher!

In this role you will unlock the power of all children to be inspired by swimming, creating lifelong opportunities.

• Demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm to teach children to swim
• Provide excellent customer service to parents and students alike
• Be motivated and committed to perform to a high standard
• Be friendly, polite and approachable at all times
• Display interest, enthusiasm, patience and respect to children and peers

Essential Qualifications

• HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Accredited Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (AUSTSWIM or equivalent)

Other Desired Qualifications

• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
• Teacher of Infants and Preschool Aquatics
• Teacher Developing Competitive Strokes or equivalent
• Teacher of Aquatics - Access and Inclusion
• Teacher of Adults

Benefits

At the Y Victoria we value our people. Working for us means you’ll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as:

• Flexible working and rostering arrangements
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state
• Free access to the Virtual Y – online health and wellness
• Savings on health insurance, discounted cinema tickets & access to workplace banking benefits.

Commitment to Child and Young People Safety

YMCA Victoria (the Y) has robust policies and practices to prevent harm to children and young people. The Y is committed to identifying and removing potential risks and hazards. All positions are subject to a satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check and a pre-employment medical declaration prior to commencement.

Y Victoria is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.