Ymca Swimming Lessons Teacher

**The gig**

You’ll flaunt your H2-KNOW-how by providing a hands-on service and extraordinary instruction to help deliver awesome swimming lessons in an enjoyable and safe environment. You’ll bring your personality and winning smile to the role to create an environment of community and trust where customers love to come to swim.

You’ll show interest, enthusiasm, patience, respect and innovation to students and peers while you construct, implement and deliver class plans that promote fun, group learning and water safety.

The role involves:

- Active listening, be objective and non-judgemental
- Use respectful, positive language
- Exhibit concern and interest for the feelings and experience of others
- Structure and design classes with appropriate activities that enhance student interaction and collaboration while maintaining safety
- Actively work within a team environment to ensure safe, timely and effective set up/ class delivery and pack up
- Ensure appropriate attendance and competency records are completed, collated and submitted of archiving
- Comply with all legislative and organisational requirements

**The workspace**

Gym, swim and play at our sparkling clean facility in the heart of the Redlands sporting precinct. With a fully-fitted 24/7 gym, gymnastics centre and aquatics centre for learn to swim and casual use, YMCA Victoria Point has something for the whole family.

Our aquatics centre hosts three separate swimming pools that cater to a variety of needs. We also offer gymnastics classes in our full-size gymnasium. Classes are open to children from age two right through to adults - everyone is welcome Our 24/7 gym is ideal for all ages and fitness levels - with hard-core, heart-pumping classes right through to gentle classes for adults age 50+.

At the Y we’re all about community and connection and are always ready to welcome new people to become part of our fitness family. We’d love for you to find out what we’re all about

**The perks**
- A brand to be proud of, we believe in the power of inspired young people
- A culture that’s all about motivating people to live an active life
- A free membership to workout at our clubs
- Discounted childcare at our day care centres
- Work/life balance with flexible options
- Regular personal and professional development
- Confidential 24-hour support via our employee assistance program

**The need-to-haves**
- Swim Teacher certification
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills coupled with a welcoming, friendly and approachable manner

**The good-to-haves**
- Experience in a similar position
- Current certification for First Aid and CPR or willingness to get one
- Currently possess, or be willing to obtain, a National Police Check and positive notice Blue Card in accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000

**The Y**

The Y provides children's services, recreation, camping, youth services, and community initiatives, events, training and accommodation. We stand behind all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or belief. Everyone should feel welcome and supported at the Y. Find out more

**Here’s how to Apply**

**Our Commitment**

We take our responsibility for keeping children and young people safe very seriously and are proudly an Australian Childhood Foundation Safeguarding Children Accredited Organisation.

YMCA, including Boards of Directors, is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People framework. YMCA requires that all applicants undergo satisfactory screening prior to commencement, including but not limited to:

- a national criminal history check;
- an international criminal history check where applicants have worked overseas;
- holding or obtaining a Working with Children Clearance/ equivalent in accordance with state/ territory laws;
- rights to work in Australia.

Any successfully appointed applicant will be required to adhere to the Safeguarding Children and Young People framework, which includes a thorough safeguarding children and young people induction and committing to upholding the safety and wellbeing of children and young people throughout their engagement with YMCA.

The YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people.