• Job Description

  Req#: 9713

  • Casual position
  • Energetic and fast-paced working environment
  • Career pathways

  Providing leadership to swim school staff and ensuring staff are trained and competent in delivering YMCA NSW Swimming lessons and squad programs.

  We have an exciting opportunity for a driven and focussed swimming professional to lead the successful Swim School team at Port Macquarie War Memorial Olympic Swimming Pool!

  
  About your new role

  
  The Swim School Coordinator leads and manages all aspects of aquatics programs including the YMCA NSW Swim School program, Schools Swimming lessons and assisting the teams at Laurieton and Kendall pools.

  The successful applicant will be required to have a firm knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the YMCA NSW Swim School program, educational trends and industry development.
  The position requires an energetic, motivated person who is not afraid to use their own ideas and initiative. To ensure we provide high quality lessons for the patrons, you will need to have strong communication skills and a commitment to providing our customers and parents the best possible level of customer service, education and enjoyment from the lessons.

  
  This is a rewarding and fulfilling role based in a friendly, community minded facility.

  What you will need to have:

  • A passion for teaching swimming
  • Experience in managing and leading teams
  • Knowledge of budget & KPI management
  • Strong stakeholder management experience
  • Current First Aid & CPR
  • Swim Australia, Royal Life Teacher of Swiming and Water Safety (or equivilant)
  • Swim Teacher Assessor qualification (desirable)
  • Teacher of Infant and Preschool aquatics (desirable)
  • Working with Children Check

  Given the unique nature of the recreation industry, candidates must be flexible to meet the needs of the centre. This includes working some early mornings, late evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.
  

  Recreation

  
  Our Recreation Team is a close-knit community of energetic people-people, with a passion for staying active and helping others. From our Duty Managers and Customer Service Officers, to our Instructors and Coordinators, the team are responsible for transforming our 24 Recreation Centres into warm, inclusive and safe spaces – providing access to health, fitness and recreation opportunities for those who need it most. As part of The Y family, you’ll be responsible for the care and wellbeing of vulnerable and underprivileged young people, always acting with integrity and respect to provide fun and meaningful experiences, safely. We’ll reward you with perks like flexible hours and free facility membership, and support you to build valuable people, leadership and life skills – all while you make a difference to your community.

  Who What Y?

  The Y NSW is a profit-for-purpose organisation focused on healthy living, social impact and empowering young people. We operate 24 recreation centres, 53 out-of-school-hours care services, and two camping locations which employ 1,500 staff across NSW – and fund our diverse range of enriching community programs.

  We believe in building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities and cultures, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, to apply.

  Commitment to Safeguarding

  
  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 embed Safeguarding into everything that we do to make sure Children and Young People are kept at the front of our minds in all our programs and services. We also ensure that all our candidates are appropriately screened to make sure that the right people are in the right roles to keep our children and young people safe.

  To learn more about our Commitment to Safeguarding Statement and our screening processes, click here.
  

• About the company

  The YMCA NSW Youth Parliament is an apolitical YMCA Youth Parliament program coordinated by the YMCA NSW, and acts as a platform for youth advocacy for 15- to 18-year-olds.

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