Pymble Ladies’ College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent.
We believe our staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are our most valuable resource. We are proud to have passionate and dedicated staff who recognise the unique strengths and qualities of every Pymble girl.
The role
We are seeking a Learn to Swim Co-ordinator to join our team. The role is responsible for the continuous development and improvement of the Learn to Swim Teaching methodology ( School age Learn to Swim and Stroke Development program). This position will work in partnership with the Operations Manager, and Preschool Learn to Swim Coordinator and will ensure comprehensive resourcing, staff coverage, development of Teacher and Deck Supervisor training as well as continuing to enhance Assessment processes. In addition, the seamless transitions from Stroke Development to the Squad programs will be essential to the program's overall success.
The broader responsibilities include fostering water safety by developing swimmers' skills and focusing on swimming technique as a foundation for their potential transition to the Squad competitive program. Additionally, there is a commitment to implementing thorough assessment and feedback processes, ensuring regular and clear updates on each swimmer's progress. Integral to the position is active participation in the seamless operations of the Pymble Swimming Management team and addressing the specific needs of Pymble College, particularly in relation to the Curricula swimming program.
The cultivation of positive relationships with team members, swimmers, teachers, parents, and the broader Pymble community, while consistently leading by example as a positive role model is pivotal to the success of this role.
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Our kind of team member
You will demonstrate the following attributes and capabilities:
- Current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety certification or equivalent
- Current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics or equivalent
- Current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Towards competitive Strokes or equivalent
- Previous Swim School Coordinator experience desirable
- 3 years previous experience as a swimming teacher
- 2+ years’ experience as a pool deck Supervisor
- Current First Aid and CPR qualifications
- Willingness to support the ethos and values of the College
Your kind of workplace
Pymble people are at the heart of what the College offers its students. That’s why every Teacher, Professional Services and Co-curricular staff member is valued for being the person they are, for the quality of their work, for their diverse contribution and for their wins – big and small. We express our appreciation in many ways, including through recognition programs, story sharing, celebrations, feedback, and competitive remuneration.
We treasure our caring, collegiate community, which Pymble people often refer to as the ‘Pymble family’. We also appreciate that our family is not the only one in the lives of Pymble people, so we ‘walk the talk’ when it comes to supporting work-life balance, providing family benefits and contributing to community connections.
Your kind of benefits
The salary for this role is competitive and we also offer a range of benefits, including:
- training and professional development support
- access to our Aquatic and Fitness Centre, with free Yoga and Pilates classes
- daily morning tea
- discounted school fees (where applicable)
- a dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and regular social events
- close to public transport and onsite or nearby (street) parking
- access to Pymble Smart Spending, which is a retail discounts platform
We also provide a wide range of opportunities for Pymble people personally and professionally through growth strategies, career progression, access to the latest technology and best in class resources.
Successful candidates must provide a paid Working with Children Check prior to engagement.
Pymble Ladies’ College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workforce which represents the diverse society in which we live. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
We acknowledge the Durramurragal as the traditional custodians of the land on which our College is built. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future recognising the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
