Learn to Swim Instructor – Padua College, Kedron, Brisbane, QLD, AU
About Us
Padua College is an independent Catholic Boys' Day School from Years 5-12 conducted by the Order of Franciscan Friars minor with an enrolment of over 1500 boys.
Introduction
Padua College is an independent Catholic Boys' Day School from Years 5-12 conducted by the Order of Franciscan Friars minor with an enrolment of over 1500 boys.
Description
The Learn to Swim Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality swimming instruction to Swim School students. This role focuses on enhancing water safety awareness, building confidence in and around aquatic environments, and developing students' swimming technique and skills.
About The Role
Shifts for this role are generally scheduled from 3:15 PM to 5:45 PM, Monday through Friday.
Key Responsibilities / Duties
- Teaching swimming techniques, swimming strokes, and water safety rules to students with varying swimming abilities.
- Assessing the progress of students and adjusting teaching programs accordingly.
- Implementing ground rules for each swim session.
- Planning swimming lessons that consider students' abilities and progressive development.
- Identifying incorrect swimming techniques and correcting students accordingly.
- Ensuring that the swimming pool and areas are kept clean and tidy.
Why work for us
- Inclusive and Flexible Setting:
We value staff wellbeing and maintain an 'open door' policy to support it, including a range of wellbeing initiatives.
- Professional Development: We empower our staff with high-quality learning and career development opportunities through a rigorous professional learning program.
- Collaborative Culture: Work with a team of like-minded professionals dedicated to the holistic development of our students.
- Generous staff discount scheme.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- 12.75% superannuation contribution.
Skills and Experiences
If you are passionate about swimming, we want to hear from you. With no experience required, this is a fantastic opportunity to start your coaching career!
- Current Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety certificate
- Effective communication skills
- Current CPR certificate
Padua College is committed to the safety of our students. Student protection is everyone's responsibility. At the College all persons undertaking work for or on behalf of the College have a shared responsibility for contributing to the safety and protection of children. The appointment of a successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening and must have a sound understanding of, and commitment to, current child safety standards and a positive current Working with Children check.