LEARN TO SWIM TEACHERS

Melbourne Girls Grammar’s world-class Artemis Centre was opened in 2017 and boasts modern facilities including a 25m swimming pool, multi-purpose court, Fitness Hub with gym equipment, dance and yoga studio, outdoor seating amphitheatre, Learning Commons and café with indoor/outdoor meeting spaces. The Artemis Centre enables MGGS to provide a wide variety of programs including Artemis Gymnastics, Artemis Aquatics as well as Artemis Holiday Clinics and other resources that underpin our proactive approach to student wellbeing.

Visit the Artemis Centre website to read more about our state-of-the-art facilities.

Artemis Aquatics enables our community to become the swimmer they want to be, by providing high quality coaching and learning experiences in water safety and skill development. We are committed to providing an enjoyable, safe and healthy environment in which our swimmers can develop their skills and self-confidence for a lifelong affinity with the water. We deliver classes and squad programs to suit a range of ages and abilities, and to cater for personal growth and development within a clear and progressive pathway.

We are seeking Learn To Swim (LTS) Teachers who are looking to join a growing program. Depending on availabilities and rostering, a number of casual positions will be available with preference being given to applicants with flexible availabilities across Monday to Saturday.

Ideal candidates will be passionate about swimming, and will inspire all students to be the swimmer they want to be. They’ll be knowledgeable about current swimming trends and best practice, as well as personable and warm. In collaboration with the Head of Swimming and Learn To Swim Co-ordinator, the LTS Teachers will assess participants to ensure allocation into appropriate lessons and levels, establish strong bonds with swimmers and their families, and foster opportunities for students to grow and develop their skills.

Minimum requirements:

• ASCTA Swimming and Water Safety Teacher accreditation, and/or AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety.
• Sports Australia Community Coaching General Principles Course (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) or VIT registration.
• Current First Aid HLTAID011 (003) & CPR HLTAID009 (001) qualifications (or willingness to obtain).

COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Directions

Melbourne Girls Grammar is respondent to the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Directions in order for us to meet our obligations under the Directions and ensure school safety, we require that applicants for this position to provide us with evidence of their vaccination status in order to be eligible for employment unless otherwise medically exempted. COVID-19 Vaccination information is confidential and managed by the Human Resources team in accordance with the MGGS Privacy Policy and the Australian Privacy Principles.

Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to school policies including the Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and Child Safety Statement as listed below.

Child Safety Statement: Melbourne Girls Grammar

• has zero tolerance for child abuse
• actively works to listen to and empower children
• has systems to protect children from abuse, and will take all allegations and concerns very seriously and responds to them consistently in line with the organisation’s policies and procedures
• is committed to promoting physical, emotional and cultural safety for all children
• is committed to providing a safe environment for all children

How to Apply

Applicants must hold or prior to commencing employment, be willing to obtain a current and valid Victorian Working with Children’s Check.

Applications will be considered as they are received.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their documentation at their earliest opportunity.

Applications must include a covering letter, resume and a completed employment application form including the details of 3 referees.

Please forward your application via email and addressed to:

The Principal

Dr Toni E. Meath
Melbourne Girls Grammar
86 Anderson Street
SOUTH YARRA VIC 3141
Employment@mggs.vic.edu.au

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