THE ROLE

Thebarton Aquatic Centre is owned by the Department for Education and managed by YMCA South Australia. At its core, Thebarton Aquatic Centre has a strong focus on educational outcomes, swimming lessons, delivery of community sporting club outcomes and recreational swimming. Thebarton Aquatic Centre has undergone an $8m renovation in 2024 and is set to open in mid-July 2024. 

The Swim School Director is an experienced, passionate and innovative minded aquatics and swimming lessons professional focusing on two core deliverables: exceptional swimming programming and a high standard of customer service. The role will play an integral function in the development and growth of the swim school and birthday party programs. 

The Swim School Director will be highly visible working closely with the Centre Manager and centre’s leadership team, user groups and key sports and educational organisations forming strong relationships for improved access and health outcomes. 

The Swim School Director will be an efficient, well organised and strong leader, demonstrating commitment to staff development and training. Emphasis on people leadership, culture building and motivation in a dynamic, challenging environment will require excellent communication and presentation skills. 

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 approximately 1,000 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.

Our vision is to see “lives enriched through wellbeing” in this wider, and more integrated, sense across all of the South Australian communities in which we work. 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 

Successful candidates will also have, or be willing to obtain:

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification in recreation or equivalent
• 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)
• RRHAN-EC Masterclass – Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education & Care
• HLTAID009 Perform CPR or equivalent
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid or equivalent
• AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety or Swim Australia Teacher accreditation or equivalent

To view the position descriptions for this role, please visit our website at sa.ymca.org.au/get-involved/careers/find-a-job.

LIKE TO KNOW MORE?

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Sam Wise on 0409 691 992.

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.