The Royal Children's Hospital

Swim Teacher - Numurkah Aquatic and Fitness Centre

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  Onsite  •  26 days ago
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Job Description

At the Y 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

At the Numurkah Aquatic and Fitness Centre we run a variety of group fitness classes each week, offer swimming lessons to people of all ages and abilities, and offer casual squash court hire in a friendly and welcoming environment

About the role

As a Swim Teacher at Numurkah Aquatic and Fitness Centre you will be developing and delivering lesson plans that promote swimming skill building in school aged children, combining stroke development with water safety and enhancing the overall confidence and ability of your students.

  • Structure and design lessons with appropriate activities that challenge and develop your students swimming and water safety ability
  • Recommend students for level progression as appropriate
  • Teach and model effective problem solving skills and conflict resolution skills

This is a Casual role with an hourly rate starting at $33.37 + super & Y Benefits.

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

  • HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Accredited Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (AUSTSWIM or equivalent)

Other Desired Qualifications

  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
  • Teacher of Infants and Preschool Aquatics
  • Teacher Developing Competitive Strokes or equivalent
  • Teacher of Aquatics - Access and Inclusion
  • Teacher of Adults

Benefits

At the Y Victoria 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 Safeguarding

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. Pre-employment checks are not used by the Y to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

How to Apply

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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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