Swimming Lessons Teacher | Ymca Warwick

YMCA Brisbane; Warwick; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA Warwick is seeking enthusiastic Swimming Lessons Teachers to join our team on a casual basis. You’ll deliver engaging, safe and effective swimming and water safety lessons, helping swimmers build confidence and essential skills in a supportive environment.

Applicants must hold a current AUSTSWIM qualification, be available on Saturdays, and have First Aid/CPR, a Police Check, and a Blue Card, with safeguarding training completed and refreshed annually.

Qualifications

• Current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety qualification.
• Availability to work Saturdays.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Current First Aid and CPR qualifications, or willingness to obtain.
• Current National Police Check, or willingness to obtain.
• Current Blue Card, in accordance with Queensland requirements.
• Completion of the Y’s Safeguarding Children Training, including annual refresher training.
• Additional swimming or coaching qualifications will be viewed favourably.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective and engaging swimming and water safety lessons.
• Apply the Y’s aquatic program philosophies and teaching standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of swimming instruction, water safety and industry developments.
• Create a positive and supportive learning environment for swimmers of all abilities.
• Promote water safety and help participants develop confidence in and around the water.
• Provide excellent customer service to Learn to Swim members and their families.
• Commit to your allocated classes for a minimum of 12 months.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety

Job description

YMCA Warwick is seeking enthusiastic and passionate Swimming Lessons Teachers to join our team on a casual basis!

Do you love swimming, enjoy working with people and want to make a difference in your community? Join the Y and help children and families develop essential swimming and water safety skills in a safe, supportive and welcoming environment.

About the Role

As a Swimming Lessons Teacher, you’ll play an important role in delivering engaging, safe and effective swimming and water safety lessons. You’ll help swimmers build confidence, develop their skills and learn essential water safety practices while creating a positive experience for our members and their families.

What You'll Do

• Deliver safe, effective and engaging swimming and water safety lessons.
• Apply the Y’s aquatic program philosophies and teaching standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of swimming instruction, water safety and industry developments.
• Create a positive and supportive learning environment for swimmers of all abilities.
• Promote water safety and help participants develop confidence in and around the water.
• Provide excellent customer service to Learn to Swim members and their families.
• Commit to your allocated classes for a minimum of 12 months.

Am I a Good Match?

We’re looking for someone who is approachable, reliable and passionate about teaching swimming and water safety.

To be successful, you'll have:

• A current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety qualification
• Availability to work Saturdays
• Experience in a similar role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Current First Aid and CPR qualifications, or willingness to obtain
• A current National Police Check, or willingness to obtain one
• A current Blue Card, in accordance with Queensland requirements
• Completion of the Y’s Safeguarding Children Training, including annual refresher training
• Additional swimming or coaching qualifications will be viewed favourably

Why Work With the Y?

At the Y, you'll be part of a supportive team that helps people build confidence, develop lifelong skills and stay safe around water. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community while developing your own skills and experience.

Enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Free gym membership, including access to fitness classes.
• Discounted private health insurance with Medibank.
• Opportunities to participate in Y programs and give back to the community.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for counselling and support.

Everyone Belongs at the Y

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We all belong at the Y!

The Y is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All successful candidates must hold or obtain the required Working with Children Check and meet relevant safeguarding and screening requirements.

To learn more, view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy.