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Multiple Roles - Benalla Aquatic Centre
YMCA Victoria
Description
At the Y our vision is simple - Amplify Your Voice. Shape Our Community. Challenge Our World.

As the largest employer in fitness and recreation we have more than 5,000 staff at over 140 centres across Victoria. With us, you will work with fun colleagues who have a shared passion for making a difference in the lives of individuals and transforming communities for the better. 

About the Pool
Benalla Aquatic Centre is owned by Benalla Rural City and managed by YMCA Victoria. We run over 50 group fitness classes each week, offer swimming lessons to children of all ages and abilities, and provide individual training to help you reach your health and fitness goals. Our friendly team are highly qualified and they have the experience to help you reach your training goals – whatever they may be. Our staff are there for you. Benalla Aquatic Centre welcomes members and visitors to use our range of facilities and services.

About you
We are seeking motivated, organised and pro-active team members to come and join the team. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and all facility users. Other requirements are:

• Ability to make decisions while under pressure
• Being able to manage conflicts with patrons and users
• Ability to stay alert and vigilant in a repetitive work environment
• Ability to multitask
• Providing excellent customer service for all members and guests
• Experience in the Aquatics and Leisure industry will be highly regarded
• First Aid and CPR certificates
• Willingness to undertake a Police Check and Working with Children Check

Benefits
At the YMCA, we value our people. Working for us means you’ll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as:  
• Flexible working and rostering arrangements  
• Opportunities for career development and growth  
• Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state  
• Free access to the Virtual Y - online health and wellness  

About the roles
With casual roles available across all YMCA Victoria outdoor pools over the summer period (October 2022 - March 2023), you’ll help provide a safe swimming environment for all centre visitors. You’ll be patient, focused and friendly to keep pool-users informed and safe.

Duty Managers (casual rates starting at $35.60 per hour):
You will have delegated authority of the Centre Manager, and maintain a broad knowledge of centre programs and services whilst at the same time managing a range of centre functions whilst on shift. For this role you will require a Pool Lifeguard qualification (funding may be available to help you obtain this qualification). First Aid and CPR certificates are also required. In keeping with current Victorian health directions it is a requirement that you are fully vaccinated for this role.

Pool Lifeguards (casual rates starting at $29.44 per hour):
You will supervise a large aquatic space while pro-actively ensuring a safe environment in and around the pool area. For this role you will require a Pool Lifeguard qualification (funding may be available to help you obtain this qualification). First Aid and CPR certificates are also required. In keeping with current Victorian health directions it is a requirement that you are fully vaccinated for this role.

Swimming Teachers (casual rates starting at $29.44 per hour):
You will develop and deliver lesson plans that promote swimming skill building in school aged children, combining stroke development with water safety and enhancing the overall confidence and ability of your students. For this role you will require a Swim Teacher qualification (funding may be available to help you obtain this qualification). CPR certificate is also required.

Please ensure you identify which role you are applying for in your cover letter. If you would like to apply for multiple roles- please indicate your preferences.

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police check, working with children check and reference checks). To learn more about our commitment to safeguarding children and young people visit victoria.ymca.org.au

Essential Requirements
• First Aid Certificate
• Current Provide/Perform CPR
• National Police / Criminal History Check
• Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check
• Desirable Criteria
• Pool Lifeguard Award
• Qualified Swim Teacher

Click here to apply.