Bayswim Candidate Capture

Please don't apply for this role unless a Bay Venues manager has asked you to do so.

The aim of this advertisement is to obtain candidate information, resumes, application form and work eligibility from candidates who managers have selected to join the Bay Venues team. These are individuals who are suited to a role of which we don't currently have advertised. Candidates who have come through word of mouth, walk in's, referrals etc.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

SWIM TEACHER

Primary Location:

Baywave, Greerton, Otumoetai Pool, Te Puke Memorial Pool

Last Reviewed:

October 2022

Reports To:

BaySwim Manager

Direct Reports:

Nil

1.       ROLE SUMMARY

The purpose of this role is to:

• deliver high quality aquatic education programmes that will improve customers’ safety in and around water and enhance their experience and enjoyment of water-based activities

2.       COMPANY OVERVIEW

Here at Bay Venues, we hold ourselves to account to embody our values of Service, Relationships, Caring and Excellence on the daily. These provide our true north as we strive to enhance the wellbeing of the people we serve. It’s no small feat, but we know that when we facilitate connections and collaborate with others, we will make great things happen!

1. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Principal Accountabilities

Teaching Practices

• Deliver the swim programme by using Bayswim teaching methods
• Manage swimmers to ensure development of skills to achieve progression to next level
• Assess and evaluate swimmers using Bayswim standards
• Display enthusiasm and confidence in delivery of lessons
• Minimum of 3 training sessions attended annually
• Provide any required documentation as part of learners programmes to team leader.

Customer Service

• Provide clear and accurate information to customers about facility services and programmes.
• Provide exceptional customer service, communication with swimmers is positive and encouraging and at appropriate level.

Equipment Management

• Use, maintain and store programme equipment according to requirements and report loss or damage as soon as practicable.

Other

• Any other duties as may reasonably be requested by your manager

Health and Safety

• Comply with all Bay Venues Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Work in a manner that ensures the safety of self and others

• Report to your manager any accident/incident that occurs in a timely manner

1. RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

External

• All Bay Venues staff

·         Customers/Contractors/Suppliers

·         Tauranga City Council staff

1. SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATION

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

·         NCEA Level 2 or equivalent

·         Current First Aid Certificate

Technical Skills/Competencies

·         Proven ability to teach and manage groups, preferably children

·         Customer focused

·         Previous swim teaching experience

Personal Attributes

·         Enthusiastic, energetic and passionate

·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

·         Excellent time management skills

·         Level-headed when dealing with customer complaints or emergencies and able to escalate if required

·         Self- motivated and capable of working unsupervised.

ALIGNMENT WITH VALUES

Manaakitanga | Service

We think of others, put their needs first and leave a positive impression. We provide warm, welcoming places for our community to enjoy.

Whakawhanaungatanga | Relationships

We build positive relationships with each other and the wider community. We facilitate connections and collaborate with others to make great things happen.

Kaitiakitanga | Caring

We take care of each other and everyone visiting our venues.

We look after our shared places and our environment.

He Toi Tangata | Excellence

We are bold, we lead the way and strive for excellence.

We do our best to enhance the wellbeing of the people we serve.