Swim Teacher in Charge

**Department**: Recreation & Fitness

**Type**: Casual

**Posted**: 6 December 2024

**Closes**: 22 December 2024

**THE ROLE**

Thebarton Aquatic Centre, proudly owned by the Department for Education and managed by YMCA South Australia, is a hub for learning, community engagement, and recreation. With a strong commitment to educational outcomes, swimming lessons, and community sporting initiatives, we are seeking passionate individuals to join our team as a YMCA Swim Teacher in Charge.

YMCA Swim Teachers in Charge (TIC) are an essential component in the delivery of the YMCA Swimming Lessons Program. TICs are required to maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of all aspects of YMCA aquatic programs, educational trends, and industry development.

YMCA Swim Teachers in Charge are committed to the philosophies of the YMCA swimming lessons program and the delivery of safe, effective, and professional lessons. They provide leadership, communication and supervision to the swimming lessons program. TIC’s have strong communication skills that will enable them to communicate effectively with parents, students and swim teachers for a positive customer experience.

**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 22nd December 2024.**

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.