Learn to Swim Co-ordinator - School Age Program
Posted: 26/09/2025
Closing Date: 20/10/2025
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Pymble
Job Category: Administration, Coaching & Instruction
Job Description
Pymble Ladies’ College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent.
We believe our staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are our most valuable resource. We are proud to have passionate and dedicated staff who recognise the unique strengths and qualities of every Pymble girl.
The role
We are seeking a Learn to Swim Co-ordinator to join our team. The role is responsible for the continuous development and implementation of the Learn to Swim Teaching methodology (School age Learn to Swim and Stroke Development program). This position will work in partnership with the Operations Manager, and Preschool Learn to Swim Coordinator and will ensure comprehensive resourcing, staff coverage, development of Teacher and Deck Supervisor training. The position plays a pivotal role in enabling seamless transitions from Stroke Development to the Squad programs will be essential to the program's overall success.
The broader responsibilities include fostering water safety by developing swimmers' skills and focusing on swimming technique as a foundation for their potential transition to the Squad competitive program. Additionally, there is a commitment to implementing thorough assessment and feedback processes, ensuring regular and clear updates on each swimmer's progress. Integral to the position is active participation in the seamless operations of the Pymble Swimming Management team, and addressing the specific needs of Pymble College, particularly in relation to the Curricula swimming program.
You will demonstrate the following attributes and capabilities:
- Current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety certification or equivalent
- Current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics or equivalent
- Current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Towards competitive Strokes or equivalent
- 3 years previous experience as a swimming teacher
- 2+ years’ experience as a pool deck Supervisor
- Current First Aid and CPR qualifications
- Willingness to support the ethos and values of the College
Your kind of workplace
Pymble people are at the heart of what the College offers its students. That’s why every Teacher, Professional Services and Co-curricular staff member is valued for being the person they are, for the quality of their work, for their diverse contribution and for their wins – big and small. We express our appreciation in many ways, including through recognition programs, story sharing, celebrations, feedback, and competitive remuneration.
We treasure our caring, collegiate community, which Pymble people often refer to as the ‘Pymble family’. We also appreciate that our family is not the only one in the lives of Pymble people, so we ‘walk the talk’ when it comes to supporting work-life balance, providing family benefits and contributing to community connections.
Your kind of benefits
The salary for this role is highly competitive and commensurate with experience. We also offer a range of benefits, including:
- Training and professional development support
- Financial support towards additional studies, relevant courses, certifications, or tertiary study (subject to approval)
- Salary packaging options
- Discounted school fees (where applicable)
- Use of our Aquatic and Fitness Centre, with access to the Independent Schools Fitness Passport Program
- A dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and regular social events
- Close to public transport and onsite or nearby (street) parking
- Access to Pymble Smart Spending, which is a retail discounts platform
We also provide a wide range of opportunities for Pymble people personally and professionally through growth strategies, career progression, access to the latest technology and best in class resources.
Our kind of process
To learn more about this position, the calibre of person we are seeking to appoint, what makes Pymble an excellent place to work and continue your journey of professional growth - please submit your application online.
Our process normally involves two rounds of interviews and reference checks. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may occur prior to the closing date. Applications for this opportunity will close on Monday 20th October 2025.
Successful candidates must provide a paid Working with Children Check prior to engagement.
Pymble Ladies’ College is an Equal Chance Employer. We are committed to creating a workforce which represents the diverse society in which we live. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
We acknowledge the Durramurragal as the traditional custodians of the land on which our College is built. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future recognising the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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📌 Learn to Swim Co-ordinator - School Age Program
🏢 Pymble Ladies' College
📍 City of Sydney