Swim School and Aquatic Programs Officer

**Work type**:Continuing
- Full time
- Continuing
- Bundoora Campus
- Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference

**About the position**

La Trobe Sport oversees the active engagement of the wider community in the campus through the use of its sporting facilities and sport services.

The primary purpose of this position is to work with the Commercial Programs Manager, La Trobe Sport to lead the Aquatic Programs inclusive of La Trobe Learn to Swim School, Schools Programs and University Multicultural Programs. The Aquatics Programs and Swim School Officer will ensure the delivery of high-quality, commercially sustainable programs aligned to the Life Saving Victoria Swim and Survive Curriculum, Platinum Pool Program as well as La Trobe Sport vision and values.

**Duties will include but not limited to**:

- Under broad supervision of the Commercial Programs Manager, La Trobe Sport to ensure high quality aquatic programs that meet industry standards and expectations of customer needs.
- Liaise with the International Department to develop and implement effective and impactful water safety and learn to swim opportunities for the La Trobe International Student community.
- Oversee the recruitment, performance and development of aquatics programs team members, including training and mandatory qualifications.
- Identify and action participation targets and growth outcomes of the La Trobe Swim School and Aquatic Programs including reporting against KPIs and budget
- Undertake regular risk management reviews of aquatics programs and activities, including policies and procedures specific to aquatics programs and learn to swim.
- Facilitate end-to-end bookings and program administration for all aquatics programs enquiries, including but not limited to responding to queries, providing quotes, confirming bookings, creating access schedules, ensuring facilities are prepared and programs are appropriately staffed.

**Skills and Experience**

To be considered for this position, you will have:

- Completion of a degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Demonstrated experience in in coordinating a learn to swim school, and designing, coordinating and implementing aquatic programs that aim to meet national benchmarks and standards of learn to swim and water safety.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, with a proven track record in establishing and maintaining positive stakeholder relationships.
- Demonstrated leaderships skills that are results-orientated with a focus on continuous improvement to program delivery, staff development and customer satisfaction.
- Strong attention to detail, including well-developed organizational and time management skills, to manage multiple demands and meet tight deadlines.
- High-level proficiency in computer software packages including point of sale systems, booking systems, spreadsheets, databases, electronic mail, and the use of the internet as a research tool.

**DESIRABLE**
- Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety
- Teacher of Aquatics, Access & Inclusion or equivalent
- Teacher of Infant and Preschool or equivalent
- Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position._

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**Benefits**:

- **17% employer contributed superannuation**:

- **On site child care facilities**:

- **Flexible work arrangements**:

- **Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses**

**How to apply**

Closing date: By 11:55pm, Monday 10th March 2025

Position Enquiries: Jessica Serpiello, Commercial Programs Manager

Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant
- **A Cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, based on the Position Description and;**:

- **An up to date resume and**:

- **A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is located in the position description.**

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**_ All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement_**.