Trinity Anglican School is seeking applications for Learn to Swim Instructors to join our friendly Aquatic Centre team.
About Trinity Anglican School
Trinity Anglican School (TAS) is the leading Independent Anglican school in Far North Qld. With an unrivalled reputation for excellence in FNQ, TAS has a K-12 campus at White Rock and a K-6 campus at Kewarra Beach. This opportunity is based at our White Rock Campus.
As part of the Prep to Year 6 curriculum, students participate in a compulsory swimming program that promotes the importance of physical education, health and wellbeing in a fun and new environment.
All primary-aged students swim from February through to November at the White Rock Campus at the TAS Aquatic Centre, and at the Kewarra Beach Campus at an alternative aquatic centre.
The TAS Aquatic Centre also hosts a Learn to Swim Program, catering to children as young as 3 years old right through to adults.
The role of Learn to Swim Instructor will work across the programs as required, as part of the TAS Aquatic Team.
Do you have:
Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Qualification
Pool Lifeguard Certificate (Desirable)
Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011) or Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting (HLTAID012)
Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (HLTAID009)
Blue Card
Are you a team member who can:
Under the supervision of the Coordinator:
Provide water safety lessons including:
how to self-rescue
buddy up
know your limits
swim in safe areas only
be careful about diving
how to recognise and prepare for situations around water
how to get help
Teach students correct swimming stroke technique.
Assist with pool maintenance and cleaning.
Assist with other activities as required.
What we Offer
Competitive wage (no junior rates)
Superannuation contributions up to 12.75%
17.5% annual leave loading
Salary packaging options to maximise your earnings
Professional development opportunities and support for Early Career Teachers
Eligibility for long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Staff discounts on school and kindergarten fees
ASCA retail discounts
Car hire discounts
Use of the onsite pool and gym facilities
Suitability to work with children, students, and young people
TAS provides a safe and supportive learning environment for our children, students and young people and we achieve this through recruiting professional staff based on merit and suitability to work with children, students and young people.
To ensure your suitability to work with children, students and young people, the following checks will be undertaken in the recruitment process:
National Register Screen (Anglican School's Commission)
Blue Card Suitability (No Card, No Start)
Reference Checks
Child Protection Certificate