Learn to Swim Instructor

**Introduction**:
About Us
Padua College is an independent Catholic Boys' Day School from Years 5-12 conducted by the Order of Franciscan Friars minor with an enrolment of over 1500 boys.
We are an enriching and nurturing educational community which offers young men the opportunity to discover and develop their individual talents and interests within a vibrant and caring Christian environment.
**Description**:
About the Role
The Learn to Swim Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality swimming instruction to Swim School students. This role focuses on enhancing water safety awareness, building confidence in and around aquatic environments, and developing students’ swimming technique and skills.
Shifts for this role are generally scheduled from 3:15 PM to 5:15 PM, Monday through Friday.
**Key Responsibilities / Duties**:

- Teaching swimming techniques, swimming strokes, and water safety rules to students with varying swimming abilities.
- Assessing the progress of students and adjusting teaching programs accordingly.
- Implementing ground rules for each swim session.
- Planning swimming lessons that consider students’ abilities and progressive development.
- Identifying incorrect swimming techniques and correcting students accordingly.
- Ensuring that the swimming pool and areas are kept clean and tidy.

To review the full Position Description click here, or alternatively, go to our 'Employment' page on our website.
Why work for us?
As a workplace, we are committed to a contemporary Catholic and faith filled environment to create a truly outstanding place to work where our staff feel valued and supported. We do this by providing:

- Inclusive and Flexible Environment: We value staff wellbeing and maintain an 'open door' policy to support it, including a range of wellbeing initiatives.
- Professional Development: We empower our staff with high-quality learning and career development opportunities through a rigorous professional learning program.
- Collaborative Culture: Work with a team of like-minded professionals dedicated to the holistic development of our students.
- Generous staff discount scheme.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- 12.75% superannuation contribution.

**Skills and Experiences**:
If you are passionate about swimming, we want to hear from you. With no experience required, this is a fantastic opportunity to start your coaching career
**To be considered for this role, you should have**:

- Current Austswim Teacher of Swimming certificate
- Effective communication skills
- Current first aid & CPR certificate

How to Apply
- A cover letter addressing your suitability for the role
- An up-to-date version of your CV
- Any supporting documents you wish to include (e.g. right to work / qualifications etc.)