Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is a Catholic Independent Girls’ School and is acknowledged as one of the leading schools in Australia. Our academic, cultural, sporting and pastoral programs are all integral to the holistic education of our students.
We aim to produce young women who are well educated, well-informed and able to thrive in a fast changing world; young women who have a strong personal interest in actively shaping a positive future for their community, be it local, national or global.
The Position:
We are looking for passionate and energetic Swimming Instructors to join our highly regarded Aquatics Team. You will report directly to the Aquatics Coordinator and work collaboratively with a team of Swimming Instructors, to ensure that all activities are conducted in a safe and responsible manner. This is a casual role with shifts available on Monday / Wednesday / Thursday 3.15-5.30pm and Saturday 8.15-10.30am. Pay rate $39 per hour.
Key tasks & responsibilities will include:
- Deliver high quality, professional, safe and engaging instruction to participants in the Learn to Swim program
- Prioritise the safety and wellbeing of all students and user groups at the Barry Centre and always maintain high quality surveillance and instructional techniques in and around the water
- Promote and implement water safety principles in all lessons and activities
- Teach foundational swimming skills appropriate to participant age and ability
- Introduction to and instruction of swimming strokes
- Prepare Lesson Plans with clear learning intentions and deliverables
- Provide feedback about individual student progression, when requested supporting continuous improvement and confidence in the water
- Demonstrate a team orientated and professional approach to all responsibilities
- Deliver outstanding customer service by ensuring regular, proactive feedback to students and families and striving to maintain an optimum learning experience
About You:
To be considered for this position, it is essential that you have:
- AUSTSWIM - Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Accreditation or equivalent
- Working with Children’s Check (employee status)
- Current Level 2 First Aid and CPR Certification
- 18+ years of age
- Strong communication skills
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills
- Display a high level of self-awareness and the ability to maintain positive relationships
Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is a child safe employer, committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children and young people. All staff are expected to actively contribute to a child safe culture and uphold the School’s Child Safeguarding and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct. In accordance with the Worker Screening Act 2020 (Vic.), all applicants engaged in child-related work must hold a valid Working with Children check or Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). These will be sighted, verified, and recorded as part of the recruitment process.
