At the Y, we believe in the power of inspired young people. A community not-for-profit organisation with 17 million participations annually across Australia. 8,000 staff and volunteers serve at more than 150 locations every day. We partner with government and private capital to deliver programs and services that include community recreation, adventure, and stadium sports, camping, learn to swim, children's programs, early learning, youth services, retirement living, disability services and social enterprises.
About Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre
After a $27.3 million redevelopment, the Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre was completed in September 2018 and offers a state of art 24 hour gym and spinning studio as well as a multipurpose and group fitness room. The seasonal outdoor aquatic area comprises of a heated 50 metre pool, 20m learn to swim pool, two waterslides and a children’s water play pool with water features and slide.
The Centre is open all year round with the aquatic areas open from 1 October through to 30 April and all pools are heated
Key Elements of the Role
We are seeking skillful, effective and proficient Swimming Teachers to join our fantastic team at Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre.
There are many opportunities for progression within the Active Moreland Facilities.
The suitable candidate would need to be available in January for our summer intensive, as well as some weekday evenings and weekend mornings for our swimming program, which includes teaching swimming and water safety for school-aged children.
Selection Criteria
- Experience in Aquatic Education and Water Safety.
- Friendly, positive, approachable and helpful
- Strong and valuable team player
- Up to date knowledge of swimming techniques and practices
- Efficient customer service, punctual and committed to shifts
- Available to work flexible hours including evening and weekends
Qualifications
Mandatory Pre-requisite Qualifications
- AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety or equivalent
- HLCPR201A - Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- HLTAID003 - Provide First Aid
YMCA, including Boards of Directors, is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People framework. YMCA requires that all applicants undergo satisfactory screening prior to commencement, including but not limited to:
- a national criminal history check
- an international criminal history check where applicants have worked overseas
- holding or obtaining a Working with Children Clearance/ equivalent in accordance with state/ territory laws
- ACF Safeguarding Children and Young People Certificate (completion online prior to commencement)
- Two reference checks.
Any successfully appointed applicant will be required to adhere to the Safeguarding Children and Young People framework, which includes a thorough safeguarding children and young people induction and committing to upholding the safety and wellbeing of children and young people throughout their engagement with YMCA.
