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UOW Pulse is a not for profit organisation that enhances campus life for students and staff through events, entertainment and experiences. We work across a diverse range of outlets and commercial sectors to provide and deliver a memorable experience for the entire UOW community.
Join our dynamic team at UniActive, the preferred destination for budget-friendly health and recreation in the Illawarra region. As part of our commitment to excellence, we boast cutting-edge amenities, including two fully equipped gyms, a 50-meter heated pool, top-notch group fitness and sports facilities, and an outstanding Swim School.
The Role
Reporting to the Aquatic Operations Manager, the Swim School Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of all Swim School programs including Learn to Swim, Stroke Development, Squads, School Programs and Birthday Parties. The Swim School Coordinator will be required to draw on their knowledge and experience in all aspects of aquatic education and business development to drive the growth and ongoing success of the Swim School. This full time position is situated at UniActive on the main UOW campus and entails supervisory responsibilities for Swim School employees.
Benefits
- UniActive gym membership.
- Concessional days, which means you’ll get the days between Christmas and New Year’s Eve off every year without using your annual leave.
- Birthday leave - a paid day off to celebrate your birthday
- 17.5% annual leave loading (paid pro rata based on 4 weeks of annual leave per year).
- Salary packaging available, including the ability to salary sacrifice campus parking.
Job Requirements
- Demonstrated experience as both an instructor and in a coordinator / supervisory capacity within an established Swim School of similar size and scope
- Demonstrated experience managing, mentoring and/or developing staff in an operational setting
- Demonstrated commercial acumen and ability to think strategically in developing and optimising business outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience interacting with people from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds.
- Outstanding customer service skills
- High level customer service skills
- Experience using Word, Excel and POS (point of sale) systems
- Current ‘Apply First Aid’ and ‘Advanced Resuscitation’ accreditations
- Current Austswim Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety or equivalent
- Hold and current and valid Working with Children Check
- Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to develop positive relationships with students, members, and participants
For more information, refer to the Job Description. To apply, upload your resume. Applications close at 9am on Friday 1 March 2024.
