About the position
Balance Mayfield Aquatics centre provides a variety of Learn to Swim programs tailored to individual needs, starting from beginners through to competition. Balance also provides school swimming programs and group bookings. We have an opportunity for a casual swimming instructor to join our experienced and passionate team.
About you
The successful applicant will demonstrate high energy and passion for teaching. Showing leadership while teaching, you will be able to build strong relationships to role model and encourage students to try their best. With a flexible teaching style, you will accommodate students with different learning styles and requirements. Your strong communication skills will assist you in updating students and parents on progress and help you build relationships with schools and other external organisations. You will maintain a Child Safe environment at all times.
Certifications required:
Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety, First Aid, CPR (yearly renewal), and Working with Children Check (WWCC).
In accordance with the requirement for 'Working with Children', anyone starting employment in child-related work must apply for or hold a current Working With Children Check (WWCC). For further information on how to apply, please refer to the Office of Children's Guardian website.
Learn to Swim Class times:
Monday - Friday
AM: 8am-12pm // PM: 2.30-6.30pm
Saturday & Sunday
AM: 8am-12pm
About us
Balance is owned by The Wests Group Australia, a Newcastle owned and operated (not for profit) membership-based organisation, which prides itself on offering exceptional entertainment, accommodation and dining venues across its five clubs and three hotels. Balance takes pride in exceptional service and has state-of-the-art health facilities. The Wests Group Australia is a major employer in the Newcastle, Port Stephens, and Lake Macquarie regions, employing close to 1000 people. Wests operates a multi-site portfolio of entertainment and hospitality venues comprising registered clubs, hotels, conference and fitness facilities, as well as the Newcastle Knights. We are one of the many local success stories of our region.
Perks and benefits:
Being an employee of The Wests Group will give you access to the following perks and benefits:
1. Balance Collective employees only will receive x1 free gym membership whilst employed. Employees' partners are welcome to discounted membership of $25 per month for an all-access Balance Collective membership (access to all three clubs, Mayfield aquatics, group fitness, yoga, pilates, and unlimited creche).
2. Flexible work options AND paid Parental Leave.
3. Wellbeing Leave.
4. Above-award wages, paid overtime, and penalty rates for weekends and public holidays.
5. Paid traineeships and leadership development courses.
6. Discount accommodation rates at The Executive Inn, The Gateway Inn, and The Anchorage Hotel & Spa.
7. Discounted nib Health Insurance.
8. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programs.
9. Free annual flu vaccinations.
We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to create a work environment where employee differences such as gender, age, culture, disability, sexual orientation, and education are valued to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
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