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SWIM SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR
SWIM SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR
SWIM SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR STANMORE SECONDARY CAMPUS
CASUAL POSITIONS - COMMENCING JANUARY 2021
Newington College, a boys' school with 2040 students and four vibrant campuses across Sydney, is committed to developing young men who learn with curiosity and rigor, who have open minds and who strive be their best in everything they do. Preparing boys for the complexities of the future is at the heart of the College's vision: To provide an internationally respected education that encourages boys to become men of substance and resilience who make an active and positive contribution to society.
Newington was founded in 1863 and is a member of the GPS Association of NSW. We are associated with the Uniting Church and pride ourselves on our inclusive and diverse community. We are a comprehensive school and offer the Higher School Certificate, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and VET pathways to boys in their senior years. Our prep schools at Lindfield and Stanmore are inspiring, energetic environments with programs designed to excite young minds.
Through its wholehearted commitment to the best in education for boys, the school is devoted to the pursuit of excellence in all that a boy does and achieves. Each boy is valued for his unique capacity to contribute to the life of the College. Newington’s tradition of individuality, excellence and community are trademarks of our boys; it is the cornerstone on which our College was built and the heritage for its future.
Further information about the College, its programs and its strategic plans is available on the College website: www.newington.nsw.edu.au
A. OUTLINE An exciting opportunity has arisen for casual Swimming Instructors at our Stanmore and Lindfield Campus pools. The successful candidates will work as part of the NewSPORT Swim School team, be able to work both collaboratively and independently while using the framework of our swimming program to teach technique-based lessons. They will have excellent verbal communication skills as well as the ability to demonstrate correctly. Possess the confidence and skills to interact with a diverse range of children and parents is paramount in assisting children to learn to swim and helping parents understand how children perform when allowed to learn at their own pace. They will have a passion for working with children, nurturing their confidence as they learn to swim and improve their abilities at all levels. This position will work with both Newington College students as well as the general public. We offer a COVID19 safe working environment, supplying Facemasks, sanitiser and temperature checks. Our clientele must socially distance, check-in on the NSW Covid19 App at each visit to the pool, and take advantage of the hand sanitiser stations provided. Further details about this position can be obtained by contacting Josephine Brown, Swim School Coordinator [email protected] or (02) 9568 9333.
http://www.newington.nsw.edu.au/mailto:[email protected]
B. DUTY STATEMENT FOR SWIM SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR
To ensure the best experience for all children attending the swim school this position will work within a team of swimming instructors and report to the Swim School Coordinator.
The main duties of this role include but are not limited to:
• Teaching swimming and running lessons for both Newington students and the general public • Ensuring the safety and supervision of children from 3 years of age to school age as well as adults
engaged in swim school activities • Ensure the best experience for all children attending the swim school • Collaboratively work within a team of swimming instructors that report to the Swim School Coordinator • Ad hoc administration duties if required. • Ensure current CPR qualification is maintained • Ensure Teacher of Swimming Australia or AustSwim qualification is maintained. • Maintain the high expectations of College Staff as you are representing the College. This includes:
a) being well dressed in in Newington colours/appropriate clothing b) being well groomed c) your demonstrated sportsmanship at all times d) your demonstrated support of officials at all times e) punctuality being first rate f) effective communication with parents
B. KEY ATTRIBUTES / SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Qualified as: • Teacher of Swimming Swim Australia OR AUSTSWIM qualified or equivalent
2. Desirable: • Teacher of Babies & Toddlers • Teacher of competitive Strokes
3. Essentials: • Current valid working with children check • CPR Certificate • First Aid Certificate
C. THE EDUCATIONAL STRATEGIC PLAN AND AIMS OF THE COLLEGE
The Educational Strategic Plan for 2020 - 2024 and annual reports, report to parents on our initiatives to date, and the Aims of the College are to be found on the College website. It is a condition of employment that staff comply with all the policies and practices of the College and that conduct is consistent with the Christian ethos of the College. All staff must be fully supportive of the aims of the College. D. CHILD PROTECTION The successful applicant will be subject to employment screening processes with the Office of the Children’s Guardian and will be required to provide a current Working with Children registration number. E. REMUNERATION The remuneration for this position will be set in accordance with the Education Services General Staff Award (2010). F. GUIDELINES FOR THE APPLICATION
To apply for this position you must be eligible to work in Australia, e.g. hold an appropriate and current Australian work visa. a) Applications should be submitted in one attachment of no more than 6 pages. This document will
include your cover letter and CV.
b) Applicants must apply electronically for their application to be considered. The online application form
can be accessed at: https://www.newington.nsw.edu.au/about-newington/careers/
c) Applications close on Monday 18 January, 2021 This position description provides a general overview of the major tasks, duties and responsibilities of the position. This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the position may be required to perform other tasks, duties and responsibilities not specifically listed within this position description. Newington College reserves the right to change this position description in consultation with the successful candidate to meet the requirements of the College.
https://www.newington.nsw.edu.au/about-newington/careers/
A. OUTLINEB. DUTY STATEMENT FOR SWIM SCHOOL INSTRUCTORC. THE EDUCATIONAL STRATEGIC PLAN AND AIMS OF THE COLLEGED. CHILD PROTECTION
