AddressTHE ROLE
- Casual Position
- Fun and engaging environment
- Supportive and professional team
- Opportunities for career advancement & professional development
Looking for your next career in the Aquatics field?
YMCA of South Australia is seeking a Swim Teacher in Charge to join The Parks Recreation and Sports Centre. YMCA Swim Teachersin 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.
As the YMCA SA Swim Teacher in Charge, you will:
- Provide leadership and direction during assigned shifts to all participants of the LTS program
- Maintain lessons plans and ensure equipment is in a good working order
- Ensure lane allocations are assigned as scheduled
- Ensure classes are completed within format guidelines and compliance
- Construct and implement lesson plans that promote group teaching methods, combining stroke development with water safety, and enhancing the developmental assets aspect of YMCA programs
- Keep records of student’s daily attendance via Teacher tick sheets – for accurate statistical information
- Handle customer complaints and requests in a timely fashion as per YMCA South Australia policy
- Enhance student interaction and collaboration to ensure students meet program outcomes and continually progress through the levels
- Be responsible for the safety and supervision of students in the class
- Be available for weekend shifts, and can work water shifts (as needed)
YMCA Swim Teachersin 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 1000 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.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Successful candidates will also have, or be willing to obtain:
- AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety or Swim Australia Teacher accreditation or equivalent
- (HLTAID009) Provide CPR
- Certificate of completion for “Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect” (RRHAN-EC) training
To view the position descriptions for this role, please visit our website at https://www.sa.ymca.org.au/get-involved/careers.
THE BENEFITS
- The opportunity to join a purpose-driven not-for-profit organisation
- 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?
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact
Stephanie Edwards at ***************@ymcasa.org.au or on (08) 8406 2***.
HOW TO APPLY
Does this sound like you? Please submit your resume and cover letter via APPLY NOW!
You must address the key selection criteria in your application.
Applications close 21 June 2024.
Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN
At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened to make sure that the right people are in the right roles. This includes:
- 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)
To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: https://www.sa.ymca.org.au/who-we-are/safeguarding-children
YMCA South Australia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people and other vulnerable people.
