Learn to Swim Supervisor (mq)
Job posting number: #146678 (Ref:R000016742)
Job Description
PRIMARY DETAIL
You will positively impact the lives of students, staff and the wider community and effect change across a broad range of programs, initiatives and ways of working.Location: Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde
Appointment Type: Part Time, Permanent (22-25 hours per week)
Campus Life is currently seeking a Learn Swim Supervisor to join the Macquarie University Sports and Aquatics Centre (MUSAC) team. Reporting to the Aquatics Coordinator, the Learn to Swim Supervisors are responsible for day to day running of the learn to swim program.
The hours will be spread across Sunday, Monday and Tuesday (with a possibility of another day depending on the needs of the swim school).
Responsibilities will include:
- Supervise and ensure the smooth delivery of Learn to Swim lessons being conducted whilst maintaining a maximum level of customer service to parents and swimmers.
- Identify and resolve complaints and situations using a range of problem-solving and decision making tools. Resolve in a manner that promotes positive customer service.
- Assist in developing, and foster strategies to improve team cohesion and performance within the department, eg. awards, high levels of communication etc.
- Assist the Aquatics Coordinator with the general management of the program including assisting with rostering, timetabling, responding to enquiries and resolving issues or complaints as appropriate to the level of this role.
At Campus Life you will benefit from being part of a dynamic and committed team. You will also positively impact the lives of students, staff and the wider community and effect change across a broad range of programs, initiatives and ways of working.
ABOUT US
U@MQ Ltd is a controlled entity of Macquarie University known as Campus Life. Campus Life is a seven-days’ a week operation, providing a range of services and programs for students, staff, visitors, and local community with a remit to “bring life to our campus” and provide a balance between academic and non-academic life.
We are a vibrant, driven and collaborative organisation that plays a pivotal role in both the student and staff experience and contributes positively to our local communities. We have a vision to be custodians of creating a sense of belonging at Macquarie University.
At Campus Life we believe in a diverse, robust and supportive work environment. We know our capacity to drive progressive change and offer excellent programs and services is increased when our team has a diversity of backgrounds and experience. We are committed to our people, we embrace diversity and welcome our people just as they are.
BENEFITS
- Complementary Macquarie University Sport & Aquatic Centre gym access
- Ongoing education and professional development opportunities
- Access to our staff wellbeing program and staff support services
- Working on a vibrant parkland campus, with a huge variety of food & beverage outlets, and general practice & hospital amenities
- Access to discounted corporate health insurance and employee flu shot program
- Full access to the University’s Library
- Staff discounts at Campus Life operated hospitality outlets
- Salary sacrifice options
ABOUT YOU
You have a customer centric mindset combined with a passion for swimming and teaching. You have the ability to work well in a team environment, as well as the initiative to work independently.
In addition you meet the following criteria:
- Experience in teaching all levels/age groups of Learn to Swim (LTS) and water safety instruction
- Planning and organising skills, ideally swim programming
- Excellent written and verbal communication, customer service and problem-solving skills
- Solve problems quickly and constructively
- Enthusiastic, fun and a passion for teaching swimming to children
- Supervisory Experience desirable
Regulatory requirements:
- AUSTSWIM or Swim Australia Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety
- First Aid Certificate with CPR
- Working with Children Check
- Criminal history check
- Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia
- AUSTSWIM or Swim Australia Teacher of Infants and Preschool desirable, but not mandatory
OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS
If you think this could be the right fit for you and want to work in a team of enthusiastic and like-minded people, whose passion is teaching children to swim and be safer in the water, please submit your CV and short cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
For job specific information, please contact Sunny Fung at sunny.fung@mq.edu.au.
If you need any support or reasonable adjustments through this recruitment process, please let us know so we can provide the support you need.
If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.
Applications Close:
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