At Purruna Spencer Newton Centre we are looking for swimming teachers who share our passion for teaching swimming and water safety at the earliest ages and want to join our friendly and supportive team.

We are looking for people who are ready to commit to the YMCA's core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and who work well in a team environment. Our desired team member will display a commitment to continued learning and professional development, be prepared to immediately respond to customers’ needs or concerns and create a welcoming atmosphere by engaging all people in a friendly and approachable manner. 

We are looking for swimming teachers to teach in both our swimming Lessons program and our Schools Swimming Lessons programs as the year heads toward warmer weather and busy programs.

THE ROLE

As Infant Swim Teacher, reporting to the Swim School Manager, you will:

• Commit to YMCA philosophy in relation to aquatic programs; educational and teaching standards.
• Deliver safe, effective and professional swimming lessons.
• Display interest, enthusiasm, patience, respect and innovation to students and peers.
• Implement lesson plans that promote group teaching methods, combining stroke development with water safety.
• Structure and design lessons with appropriate activities that enhance student interaction and collaboration.
• Create a welcoming atmosphere by engaging all people in a friendly and approachable manner.
• Work as part of a team and shows professionalism and respect.
• Be punctual in both attendance on shift and attendance at staff meetings.
• Set and example for parents by interacting, communicating, guiding, and setting clear boundaries and expectations for children in healthy and respectful ways.
• Ensure a clean, neat presentation in correctly presented uniform.
• Display a commitment to continued learning and professional development.
• Display understanding and respect to those of different talents, abilities and faith. 

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 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 or Swim Australia Teacher accreditation
• AUSTSWIM or Swim Australia Teacher of Infants and Toddlers accreditation
• HLTAID009 Provide CPR
• Certificate of completion for “Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care” (RRHAN-EC) Training
• Weekend Availability

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.
• A supportive team of passionate and professional individuals. 

LIKE TO KNOW MORE?

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Petra Majchrak at [email protected] using the subject line: Infant & Preschool Swim Teacher - Purruna Spencer Newton Centre enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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