Make a splash in a role where you can inspire swimmers, support a passionate team and help deliver an outstanding aquatic experience!
Barker College is seeking an enthusiastic Part-time (23 hours per week) assistant Learn to Swim Coordinator to join our Aquatic Centre team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate swimming professional who enjoys being poolside, mentoring instructors and creating a positive and engaging environment for swimmers of all ages and abilities.
Working closely with the Learn to Swim Coordinator, you will play an important role in the smooth day-to-day operation of our Learn to Swim programs, helping to ensure high-quality instruction, exceptional customer service and a safe, welcoming environment for our swimmers and their families.
About the Role
In this varied and hands-on position, you will:
- Support the coordination of daily Learn to Swim operations, including staff rostering, replacements and timesheets.
- Provide on-deck supervision, coaching and instruction, ensuring a high standard of program delivery.
- Mentor and support our team of swimming instructors, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.
- Assist with swimmer assessments, grading and progression through the Learn to Swim program.
- Build strong relationships with parents and guardians through proactive communication and exceptional customer service.
- Support the development and maintenance of operational procedures, ensuring safety, compliance and continuous improvement.
- Support School curriculum swimming
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About You
We are looking for someone who brings energy, initiative and a genuine passion for swimming education.
To be successful, you will have:
- Current Swim Australia or AUSTSWIM accreditation (essential).
- At least one year's experience as a Deck Supervisor in a swim school environment.
- Experience supporting, training or mentoring swimming instructors.
- Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate staffing and respond to changing program needs.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences.
- Confidence using technology and swim school management systems, ideally Udio.
- A collaborative approach and a commitment to maintaining a safe and inclusive aquatic environment.
- Current First Aid, Pool Lifeguard, Swimming Australia Licence or AUSTSWIM Assessor qualifications will be highly regarded.
Why Join Barker College?
At Barker College, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative community that values excellence, teamwork and the development of young people.
This role offers the opportunity to combine your passion for swimming with leadership and coordination responsibilities, while making a meaningful contribution to our thriving aquatic programs.
Ready to Dive In?
If you're passionate about swimming, enjoy supporting others and are ready to take the next step in your aquatic career, we'd love to hear from you.
ABOUT BARKER COLLEGE
Barker is an Anglican Day and Boarding School, originally established in 1890, and is situated in Hornsby on the Upper North Shore of Sydney.
Barker College is a fully coeducational school from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. We also have four satellite campuses:
- An Outdoor Education facility at The Grange, Mount Victoria, NSW.
- An Indigenous Darkinjung Barker Campus in Yarramalong, NSW (established 2016)
- An Indigenous Ngarralingayil Barker Campus in Wollembi, NSW (established 2020)
- An Indigenous Dhupuma Barker Campus in Gunyangara, NT (established 2021)
At Barker, we value our staff and nurture a dynamic professional learning community. We encourage and support all our teaching and support staff to thrive in their roles through ongoing professional learning, research and self-reflection. Quality teaching and learning drives the pursuit of supporting the School’s strategic vision of being a leading educational institution that inspires global hope.
WHY WORK AT BARKER COLLEGE
- Access to high quality professional learning and career development opportunities.
- Access to the Barker Institute which exists to use the rich intellectual resources of the school to facilitate learning and growth in the School and the wider community.
- We offer generous salary packages and a range of wellbeing activities including health centre, gym, pool, lunch and Employee Assistance Program for all staff.
- Exceptional grounds and ongoing development across all sites.
- Barker College is a Mental First Aid Australia Skilled Workplace
- Barker College is a Workplace Gender Equality Employer
- Hornsby Campus has an on site Health Centre and a team of Counsellors
- Hornsby Campus is close to public transport on Sydney's North Shore and has onsite Car Parking available at all Campuses
CANDIDATE EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- Successful applicants will be expected to support the Mission, Vision and Values of the School.
- Barker College is an Anglican School and applicants for this position will need to demonstrate sympathy with and support for the School’s Christian values.
- Barker College is a child safe organisation and all statutory checks and references are required prior to confirmation of employment. A NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and a National Police Check will be required.
- Barker College is committed to a safe work environment and all staff members work within our WHS Policy & Procedures and other relevant documentation.
- Barker College policy requires staff to have received two (2) Covid-19 vaccine doses.
- Barker College will require all Teaching Staff to provide evidence of their Tertiary Qualifications and have an understanding of and experience in relevant NESA syllabus documents and teacher accreditation requirements.
- All teaching staff participate in the School’s extensive Pastoral Care and co-curricular programs. The ability to coach sports is highly desirable.
- Referees will only be contacted after initial interviews have been carried out. Your present Principal should be listed amongst confidential referees.
