Swim Teacher in Charge

Opportunities for career development and growth
- Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state
- Up to $40.41 + Super & Y benefits I Casual
- 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**

Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre is part of the Boroondara Leisure Facilities and is managed by YMCA Victoria. Running a variety of fitness programs to support your journey to a healthier lifestyle. The centre is home to five pools; an outdoor 25m Pool, Indoor 25m Pool, Hydrotherapy Pool, 2 spas, a toddler pool with a feature play slide and a sauna. Ashburton also has 2 basketball courts, a gym, creche and a café.

**About the Role**

As Teacher in Charge you would be shift supervisor for the swimming lessons staff and space during class times. Your primary duties revolve around assessments and liaising with swimming lessons staff and patrons, including;
- Completing preschool and school age assessments regularly
- Managing students progression through levels - Ensuring all staff are fulfilling teaching requirements and expectations including OH&S.
- Analyzing occupancy and classes on shift
- Using Perfect Gym software to move bookings, manage make ups, and more
- Microsoft Applications including Outlook, Excel, Word and Google Docs.
- Assisting in parent enquiries
- Reporting to the Aquatic Coordinator and completing other duties as requested - Directing parents and students to classes - Overseeing of set up and pack up of lessons

This is a Casual role with an hourly rate up to $40.41 + 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**
- Teacher of Swimming & Water Safety qualification
- First Aid and CPR certificates

**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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