Aquatics & Recreation Victoria’s (ARV) key role is to develop effective partnerships by bringing industry organisations together to achieve a common goal. Its strategic objectives are:
- To provide high level strategic advice to all levels of Government on industry matters to enhance knowledge, assist decision making and share expertise.
- To provide industry research, operational benchmarks and key information to Government and managers of aquatic and recreation facilities to aid strategic planning.
- To provide partnership opportunities that brings industry stakeholders together to deliver improved community aquatic and recreation outcomes.
- To develop commercially viable partnerships and programs.
- To provide quality professional development opportunities for industry professionals through the presentation of conferences, seminars, workshops and courses.
- To provide quality education programs that address social, demographic and community need.
- To recognise and promote the achievements and contributions that people and organisations have made and raise the profile of the industry
ARV is pursuing a strategy of working closely with a range of partners across local and state governments, the aquatic and recreation, commercial and health sectors
ARV also provides professional development opportunities that include a range of AUSTSWIM courses for those wishing to teach swimming and water safety. ARV also conducts VICSWIM – a successful state-wide suite of aquatic education and water safety programs – an employment opportunity in itself.
ARV and Sportspeople are working together to provide the industry with a comprehensive listing of positions available:
