Swim Teachers

**Department**: Recreation & Fitness

**Type**: Casual

**Posted**: 22 April 2025

**Closes**: 12 May 2025

**THE ROLE**

The YMCA of South Australia is seeking highly motivated, passionate and professional people to join us at The Parks Recreation and Sports Centre, located at Angle Park, SA. The Parks Recreation and Sports Centre includes a fully equipped swimming pool and state-of-the-art aquatic facilities and programs with a focus on providing swimming lessons for people of all ages and abilities.

As a YMCA Swim Teacher, you will play a key role in the success of our Swimming Lessons Program, ensuring participants of all ages and abilities receive top-quality, safe, and engaging instruction. You will foster a supportive and encouraging learning environment in your classes and work collaboratively within a dedicated team.

We are looking for Swim Teachers who are committed to delivering professional, high-quality swimming lessons in line with our philosophies, and whom are passionate about creating a positive and educational experience for all participants. The role offers flexibility in hours, with availability on weekends preferable.

**ABOUT THE Y**

YMCA South Australia is a not-for-profit community organisation that has served the South Australian community for more than 170 years. With approximately 1,000 employees (and growing), we deliver programs and services across the state in settings including community recreation centres, swimming pools, health and fitness facilities, community centres, camps, early education and schools and youth services.

Our aim is to develop the whole person, helping all South Australians connect with a better life. Not only their physical fitness and capabilities, but also their sense of identity, purpose, hope and dignity; psychological health; resilience; social connectedness; lifelong learning; and their own contribution back into the community. All the elements that together constitute a full, healthy, productive, and satisfying life.

Our vision is to see** “lives enriched through wellbeing”** in this wider, and more integrated, sense across all of the South Australian communities in which we work.

**SKILLS & EXPERIENCE**
- AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety or Swim Australia Teacher accreditation or equivalent
- HLTAID009 Perform CPR or equivalent
- RRHAN-EC Masterclass - Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education & Care

**THE BENEFITS**
- The opportunity to join a leading provider of recreation, community, and children’s services.
- Free access to YMCA South Australia’s recreation facilities.
- A culture of empowerment and growth with ongoing opportunities for career development.
- A supportive team of passionate and professional individuals.

**LIKE TO KNOW MORE?**

**HOW TO APPLY**

Does this sound like you? Please submit your resume and cover letter

**Applications close 12th May 2025.**

Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

**COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN**
- National Police Check (issued in the last 6 months)
- DHS Working With Children Check
- International Criminal History Record Check (if worked overseas in the last 5 years)

YMCA South Australia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people and other vulnerable people.