Swim Teacher – The Valleys Lifestyle Centre

THE ROLE

• Casual Position | Flexible hours
• Fun and engaging environment
• Supportive and professional team
• Ideal for someone looking to reenter the workforce or thinking of changing their career.
• Opportunities for career advancement & professional development

New to swim teaching and not sure where to start?

No worries! You don’t need to be an elite swimmer, either. What matters is that you have a willingness to obtain AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety or Swim Australia Teacher accreditation and have the passion for teaching students the life-saving skill of learning to swim.

YMCA of South Australia is seeking Swimming Teachers, to join The Valleys Lifestyle Centre. As a YMCA SA Swimming Teacher, you will: 

• Construct and implement lesson plans that promote group teaching methods, combine stroke development with water safety, and enhance the developmental assets aspect of YMCA programs 
• Enhance student interaction and collaboration to ensure students meet program outcomes and continually progress through the levels 
• Display interest, enthusiasm, patience, respect and innovation to students and peers 
• Challenges and develops students’ values and attitudes 
• Be responsible for the safety and supervision of students in the class 
• Liaise with the Aquatic Director and/or Teacher in Charge around student feedback, assessments, and progression 
• Adapt lesson format to meet the needs of all participants at any given time 
• Understand the unique needs of families and can respond appropriately, using respectful language and exhibiting behaviour that instils trust in students and parents. 
• Work within a team to ensure safe, timely and effective setup / lesson delivery & pack up 
• Have weekend availability 

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 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 the willingness to obtain 
• HLTAID009/001 Provide CPR
• Certificate of completion for “Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care” Training

To view the position descriptions for this role, please visit our website at https://www.sa.ymca.org.au/get-involved/careers/find-a-job.

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.
• Career pathways in the aquatics field

LIKE TO KNOW MORE?

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, don't hesitate to get in touch with Ben Whalan on (08) 88 423 999. 

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 10 February 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