Swimming Instructors

Are you ready to make a splash in your career?
- Instructors required for our school swimming programs
- Ipswich location

Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School offers high quality, non-denominational education to students from Kindy to Year 12 (co-education from Kindy to Year 6, girls only Years 7-12). Established in 1892, the School is one of eight original Grammar Schools in Queensland. At Ipswich Girls’ & Junior Grammar School we aim to educate students so that they love to learn for life, and lead with grit and grace. We pride ourselves on providing a personalised, holistic education with a focus reflecting in academics, sport, performing arts, service and leadership.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School, including Ipswich Junior Grammar School, operates a swimming program all year, providing quality coaching for students from Prep - Year 12. Our aspirations are to build the competitiveness of our Junior and Senior School squads, advance young athlete’s swimming careers, and encourage all students to become lifelong swimmers.

As a casual Swimming Instructor, you will support the Head Coach to deliver on these aspirations at all levels, from teaching the foundations in the Junior School curriculum swimming classes through to coaching and supporting our Junior and Secondary School Competition Squads.

**WHAT YOU WILL BRING**

As a Swim Instructor you will be required to deliver high quality instruction and safe swimming lessons to classes and assist within IGGS/IJGS before/after school training.

Your Role:

- Conduct Learn to Swim classes for children aged 4 to 12 years during school hours
- contribute to the co-ordination and programming of swimming classes to all age and ability groups;
- Ensure compliance with the Industry Guidelines and the School’s programs and procedures;
- Undertake general cleaning and maintenance of facilities and equipment when required;
- Prepare for the classes, ensuring all required equipment is available and set up in time, as well as the collection andcorrect storage of equipment once classes have been concluded; and
- Assist with before and after school squad training as required.

What we are looking for:

- Monday to Friday availability (Before, during and after school)
- Excellent customer service skills and a commitment to providing enriching experiences

Qualifications:

- Austswim or Swim Australia Accreditation;
- First Aid Certificate;
- Working with Children Suitability Card; and
- Prior experience in a similar role.

Culture fit and attitude are also highly important to us, so a passion for the work you do and the ability to understand and work withing our vision, mission and values is paramount to your success in this role.

**APPLY NOW**

If this sounds like you and you are interested in joining a highly respected school community, click the **APPLY NOW** button via **SEEK** and provide a copy of your **CV, three referees one being your current manager, and a cover letter addressed to the Director of Sport** outlining your experience as it relates to this role.