Learn to Swim Assistant

The Glennie School is an Anglican school for girls in Toowoomba, providing an exceptional education for Kindergarten to Year 12 students with boarding from Year 5.  The School enjoys an excellent reputation for the quality of its programs, care and support offered to students, as well as the commitment, dedication, and professionalism of its staff.

About the role:

Reporting to the Sports Centre Manager, we are seeking to appoint several Learn to Swim Assistants who are enthusiastic team members and are keen to assist with children to develop swimming and water safety.

The swim assistant's responsibilities include assisting with swimming and water safety lessons, and setting up and packing away all swimming aids and equipment.

The Learn to Swim classes are held at our indoor heated pools. Classes vary from group lessons, casual lessons, to one-on-one private lessons, and our programs are suited to infants up to adults of all ages and abilities, all year round.

Rates of Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour (casual) based on experience. Junior rates applicable.

The Glennie School prides itself on the values that require the successful applicant to be supportive of the Anglican Ethos and comply with all state and legislative requirements under the operation of an independent school.

About You:

• Austswim or Swim Australia Accreditation (Infant and Access Inclusion qualifications would be highly desirable).
• Current First Aid training.
• Current CPR training.
• Demonstrated experience in communication, teamwork, organisation, time management skills, and attention to detail.
• An ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake a variety of tasks and learn new skills.
• Able to engage and work with a range of stakeholders, particularly young people and their parents.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• Exceptional organisational skills, high attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritise work and multi-task.
• Familiarity with legal obligations relating to child safety including mandatory reporting requirements.
• Current Working with Children Check (blue card) and First Aid qualifications.
• Right to Work in Australia, visa sponsorship is not available.

The successful applicants must have the availability to work weekends and varying shift times. 

Successful applicants will enjoy a fast-paced work environment in a dedicated team.

We value and acknowledge the skills, energy, and commitment of our employees.

Your application:

Please address your application to the Sports Centre Manager and include a cover letter, CV (please include current Working With Children Check blue card and First Aid training details), and the names and email contact details of two referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications for these roles will be considered as they are received for a rolling start. 

University students, and secondary school students are encouraged to apply.  

Please note, we will not proceed with applications that do not have the above information.