Operations Manager

**Description**:
Pymble Ladies’ College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent.

We believe our staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are our most valuable resource. We are proud to have passionate and dedicated staff who recognise the unique strengths and qualities of every Pymble girl.

The role

We are seeking an experienced "Hands on" Manager to grow and lead the Pymble Learn to Swim program. This position is responsible for making sure the "Pymble Swimming" reputation is not only maintained but enhanced and will continuously ensure it aligns with industry best practices and offers a high-quality learning experience for participants.

The role will ensure seamless integration of pathways from Learn to Swim into the Pymble Squad swimming programs including both competitive and recreational streams.

The Operations Manager will be required to manage internal school stakeholder swimming requirements including the Junior school co-curricular swimming program and the Early Learning Centre integration with Pymble Swimming. The role is a full-time position and will be required to work on Sundays as part of our flexible working arrangements around operational hours.

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Our kind of team member

You will demonstrate the following attributes and capabilities:

- 2-3 years leadership and Swim School operational experience in medium to larger format Swim school
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Technical skills and knowledge relating to swimming progressions from infants to stroke development and Mini Squad levels
- Pool plant room certified - desirable
- Experience operating within a school environment - desirable
- Relevant AustSwim or Swim Australia swim teaching qualifications incorporating Infants, Preschool Learn to Swim, School age Learn to Swim and Stroke Development levels
- First Aid and CPR qualifications
- Willingness to support and promote the ethos and values of the College

Your kind of workplace

Pymble people are at the heart of what the College offers its students. That’s why every Teacher, Professional Services and Co-curricular staff member is valued for being the person they are, for the quality of their work, for their diverse contribution and for their wins - big and small. We express our appreciation in many ways, including through recognition programs, story sharing, celebrations, feedback, and competitive remuneration.

We treasure our caring, collegiate community, which Pymble people often refer to as the ‘Pymble family’. We also appreciate that our family is not the only one in the lives of Pymble people, so we ‘walk the talk’ when it comes to supporting work-life balance, providing family benefits and contributing to community connections.

Your kind of benefits

We are offering a competitive remuneration package as well as a range of benefits, including:

- professional development support
- access to our Aquatic and Fitness Centre, with free Yoga and Pilates classes
- daily morning tea
- discounted school fees (where applicable)
- a dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and regular social events, and
- easy access with close public transport and onsite or nearby (street) parking.

We also provide a wide range of opportunities for Pymble people to grow personally and professionally through growth strategies, training and professional development, career progression, access to technology and resources, and health and wellbeing opportunities.

Our kind of process

Pymble Ladies’ College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workforce which represents the diverse society in which we live. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

We acknowledge the Durramurragal as the traditional custodians of the land on which our College is built. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future recognising the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.