The Royal Children's Hospital

Swim Teacher in Charge - Ashburton

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  NZ$80k/yr  •  Ashburton, NZ (Onsite)  •  10 hours ago
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Job Description

Our Vision is a better tomorrow where all people can belong.

As the largest employer in fitness and recreation we have more than 5,000 staff at over 140 centres across Victoria. With us, you will work with fun colleagues who have a shared passion for making a difference in the lives of individuals and transforming communities for the better.

About the Centre

Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre is part of the Boroondara Leisure Facilities and is managed by YMCA Victoria. Running a variety of fitness programs to support your journey to a healthier lifestyle. The centre is home to five pools; an outdoor 25m Pool, Indoor 25m Pool, Hydrotherapy Pool, 2 spas, a toddler pool with a feature play slide and a sauna. Ashburton also has 2 basketball courts, a gym, creche and a café.

About the Role

As Teacher in Charge you would be shift supervisor for the swimming lessons staff and space during class times. Your primary duties revolve around assessments and liaising with swimming lessons staff and patrons, including;

  • Completing preschool and school age assessments regularly
  • Communication with parents and school teachers in person and occasionally via phone and/or email
  • Managing students progression through levels • Ensuring all staff are fulfilling teaching requirements and expectations including OH&S.
  • Analyzing occupancy and classes on shift
  • Using Perfect Gym software to move bookings, manage make ups, and more
  • Microsoft Applications including Outlook, Excel, Word and Google Docs.
  • Assisting in parent enquiries
  • Reporting to the Aquatic Coordinator and completing other duties as requested • Directing parents and students to classes • Overseeing of set up and pack up of lessons

This is a Casual role with an hourly rate of $40.42 + super.

About You

You will be passionate about inspiring and developing water safety and swimming skills in children and young people. Experience in other teaching or coaching roles is a bonus but not necessary. Personal attributes such as patience, respect, and enthusiasm will take you far as a Swim Teacher!

In this role you will unlock the power of all children to be inspired by swimming, creating lifelong opportunities.

  • Demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm to teach children to swim
  • Provide excellent customer service to parents and students alike
  • Be motivated and committed to perform to a high standard
  • Be friendly, polite and approachable at all times
  • Display interest, enthusiasm, patience and respect to children and peers

Essential Qualifications

  • Teacher of Swimming & Water Safety qualification
  • First Aid and CPR certificates

Other Desired Qualifications

  • Teacher of Infants and Preschool Aquatics
  • Teacher Developing Competitive Strokes or equivalent
  • Teacher of Aquatics - Access and Inclusion
  • Teacher of Adults

Benefits

At the YMCA, we value our people. Working for us means you’ll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as:

  • Flexible working and rostering arrangements
  • Opportunities for career development and growth
  • Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state
  • Free access to the Virtual Y – online health and wellness

Commitment to Child and Young People Safety

YMCA Victoria (the Y) has robust policies and practices to prevent harm to children and young people. The Y is committed to identifying and removing potential risks and hazards. All positions are subject to a satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check and a pre-employment medical declaration prior to commencement.

How to Apply

Working for the YMCA is a rewarding and challenging experience for those with a positive attitude, zest for life and who seek to contribute to the bigger picture. If this is you, click the Apply button now.

Y Victoria is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Y Victoria are proud to be a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to respond to every applicant.

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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