Swim Teacher

Free access to pools and gyms across the state
- Opportunities for new and experienced swim teachers
- Enjoy great work/life balance & a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual

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 140 centres across 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**

Coburg Leisure Centre (CLC) is one of six Aquatic and Leisure Facilities within Active Merri-bek. CLC is a year-round facility with a 25-metre heated indoor pool, heated learner's pool and toddler's play pool, spa, sauna and steam room, gym and group fitness classes, as well as child care.

**About the role**

As a Swim Teacher at Coburg Leisure Centre 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 starting at $31.14 + super.

**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**
- First Aid and CPR certificates (or willingness to obtain before commencing - funding may be available)
- Teacher of Swimming & Water Safety qualification (or willingness to obtain before commencing - funding may be available)

**Other Desired Qualifications**
- Teacher of Infants and Preschool Aquatics
- Teacher Developing Competitive Strokes or equivalent
- Teacher of Aquatics - Access and Inclusion
- Teacher of Adults

**Benefits**

At the YMCA, 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

**How to Apply**

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