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SalaryIf you’d love to be part of a reliable, progressive, safe and unified team working together to create memorable experiences for the local community, look no further. Your unique talents and in-depth knowledge of aquatic programs would contribute to our great team of innovative, passionate people who help each other succeed.
You’ll build relationships with 90+ team members, across our Aquatics and Fitness Centre. Our fast-paced, dynamic environment means no two days will be the same. You will acquire new skills, build lasting relationships, and create solutions to problems from thinking on your feet.
Join our team and you’ll have opportunities for professional development and a scholarship program will keep you learning; free gym membership will help keep you well; a discount on food and coffee will keep you happy; and a great team culture will keep you motivated and inspired.
It sounds pretty good, right?
It gets better…you’d be based on the beautiful Central Coast, but our organisation also makes life great in Port Macquarie, Blue Mountains and in Sydney. Our vision is ‘to make a significant contribution to the quality of community life’.
Who are we?
We are Mingara One; the gold standard of health and wellness, boasting a state-of-the-art aquatic centre featuring a 50m indoor Olympic Pool, heated leisure pool, hydrotherapy pool, café, and swim shop. Mingara One offers a welcoming, inclusive environment catering for all ages and athletic abilities. Our friendly team of coaches and instructors inspire our community to move better, feel better, and live life greatly!
A great opportunity
The lucky person who is successful in acquiring this role gets to work with an amazing team every day building positive, warm relationships, and putting your own handprint on our great organisational culture.
You will lead, communicate, and collaborate with ease to deliver Swim School programs built on innovation, teamwork, and accountability. Your business acumen will be complimented by a passion for swimming and exceptional service.
This role will give you a taste of everything, including:
- Providing leadership to the team including recruiting, establishing, and managing performance standards, reward and recognition, team engagement and performance management.
- Training and coaching the team, focusing on their personal development, the delivery of curriculum, best teaching practice and industry trends.
- Driving the planning, resourcing, implementation, and evaluation of the learn to swim and squad programs.
- Building relationships with both parents and students, ensuring excellence in customer service and customer retention.
- Assisting in the creation of community engagement events, roadshows and master classes in the fitness and aquatics areas.
- Monitoring water quality and reporting maintenance issues ensuring compliance with relevant legislative requirements for aquatic operations.
- Managing the aquatics area in line with Royal Lifesaving Code of Conduct and in compliance with legislation for pool safety and aquatics operations.
Our ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about delivering memorable experiences for team, customers and the wider community. You will have:
- Experience in managing or leading a similar leisure or aquatic facility
- A genuine and caring approach to leadership and self-development
- Knowledge and understanding of national swimming and water safety frameworks Including: Royal Life Saving, Swim and Survive, Guidelines for safe pool operations and NSW Health
- Current Working with Children Check
- Swimming and Water Safety Teacher
- Pool Operations certificate (willingness to obtain)
- Current First Aid Qualification
- Pool Lifeguard Qualification
- Certificate III in Aquatics and Community Recreation (or equivalent)
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- CHCPRT025 - Identify and report children and young people at risk
- Infant and Preschool or Competitive Strokes qualification
We want you to be autonomous and will give you the trust to make key decisions. Flexibility is a must and is required to meet the needs of a 7 day a week business.
Our Commitment
When you work at Mingara, you’re part of something bigger, you’re part of a team working together to live our vision to make a significant contribution to the quality of community life. You will learn life lessons in and out of the pool through coaching, leadership, and passion. We will encourage you to dive into challenges, exceed expectations, create opportunities and love what you do.
If you’re ready to make a splash, apply NOW
Essential Requirements
- Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check
- Drivers Licence
Application Instruction
Applications close 4pm, Wednesday 10th January 2024.
Please note: Applicants will be interviewed as applications are received and the position may be filled prior to the deadline.
