Classification:
Position No.
Incumbent: / Aquatic Education Instructor
Band 3 – BanyuleCity Council Enterprise Agreement No.5, 2011
9592 679
Amanda Ibrahim
Directorate:
Department:
Section: / Community Programs
Leisure and Cultural Services
Banyule Leisure Facilities Management (BLFM)
Date:
Prepared by: / March 2013
Manager BLFM
Banyule City Council / Banyule City Council is an award winning organisation that prides itself on a customer-focused culture of innovation, best practice and continuous improvement. We uphold an enviable reputation for customer serviceand work diligently to maintain high quality services to provide the best possible opportunities and outcomes for the community we represent.
Departmental Overview: / The Leisure, Recreation and Cultural Services Department is responsible for the provision of high quality leisure and cultural programs and services including but not limited to Leisure Planning, Leisure Facility Development, Community Facility and Contract Management, Leisure Programs and Activities, Cultural Events and Activities, Access for All Abilities Program, Management of Community Halls and Buses, Art Exhibition and Programs and Community Liaison and Engagement.
Position Objectives: / To provide instruction and education in swimming, water safety and survival skills to participants in a variety of aquatic programs run at Banyule Leisure Facility Management sites.
Our Values: / In placing the customer first the following values guide how we work together as teams, and as individuals.
RESPECT each other
We act in ways which support each person’s dignity and worth
Have clear PURPOSE
We work with consistency, direction and clarity, even in a changing environment
Take OWNERSHIP
We act with integrity, be being honest, responsible and accountable for our actions
Seek OPPORTUNITY
We innovate and take initiative, open to experiencing new things and celebrating our achievements
INVOLVE others
We engage and include others, seeking to understand one another and communicate well
Key Responsibility Areas: / 1. Supervision
- Supervise the classes and ensure that the aquatic programs participants act in a responsible and safe manner;
- Assist in the implementation of appropriate program standards and quality controls;
- Instruct classes in water safety, survival skills, stroke technique and stroke correction;
- Develop and maintain a professional and friendly relationship with all aquatic program participants and parents;
- Provide aquatic program participants and parents with appropriate feedback and encouragement with respect to progress.
- Keep accurate records of attendance;
- Complete and distribute Achievement Certificates at appropriate times;
- Collect and return any equipment used during the classes to the appropriate storage area;
- Report any damage to equipment to Aquatic Programs Coordinator.
Flexibility / Our Enterprise Agreement encourages workforce flexibility and acknowledges:
- That change in the workplace is ongoing and a degree of flexibility needs to be inherent in order to operate efficiently and respond to customer needs.
- Commitment to improving the skills and competencies of staff by offering opportunities wherever practicable to transfer or rotate throughout Council and providing training as necessary to fulfil the position.
Organisational Relationships: / Position Reports to: Aquatic Programs Coordinator
Supervises:Class participants
Internal Liaisons:Other staff of the Banyule Leisure Facilities Management Team and staff of the Banyule City Council.
External Liaisons: Customers of the aquatic facilities, facility members, schools, community organisations, residents and general public.
Accountability and Extent of Authority: / Accountable to the Aquatic Programs Coordinator for the provision of safe and appropriate swimming and water safety instruction.
Under the guidance of the Aquatic Programs Coordinator, the position has the authority to develop and implement aquatic programs and run swimming and water safety classes in accordance with Austswim, Royal Life Saving Society and BLFM guidelines.
Judgment and Decision Making: /
- Assess the ability levels of students with the purpose of recommending appropriate classes.
- Assess students skills levels to attain progression certification.
- Suitability of children and standards of behaviour, which are acceptable.
- Supervision is generally in the form of pre-determined objectives and guidelines. Guidance is readily available.
Selection Criteria / Behaviours for Success: / All staff are required to:
- demonstrate commitment to our values
- work all rostered shifts and adhere to correct Shift Change Procedures
- be signed on and at work stations prepared and ready by the time their shift is scheduled to commence
- attend all shifts in full, well presented uniform as supplied/or requested by BLFM
- attend scheduled meetings and in-house training sessions
- attend Mandatory Banyule City Council Corporate training as required
- maintain Mandatory Qualifications
- perform at a high standard of service provision when dealing with all persons in a consistent, prompt, respectful, positive and professional manner.
- adhere to Banyule’s policies and procedures as per Banyule Management Manual.
Skills Knowledge and Experience for Success: / Specialist Knowledge & Skills:
Aquatic Education Instructors should have a sound knowledge of swimming instruction, stroke techniques, water safety and water education as well as resuscitation, rescue techniques and facility emergency evacuation procedures and displans.
Management Skills:
Aquatic Education Instructors must have good organisational skills, and solid program planning skills.
Good time management is also essential.
Interpersonal Skills:
Strong verbal communication skills are required in the position.
A strong customer service orientation is required in dealings with participants, parents and residents.
Sound liaison skills are required in dealings with aquatic facility staff, Council staff and management.
Qualifications: /
- A current AustSwim Certificate
- A current C. P. R. Certificate
- Swim Teachers Rescue Competency which will be assessed annually
- Current Working With Children Check
Environmental and Sustainability Requirements: /
- Adhere to Council’s Environment Policy and Environment Strategy
OH&S and Other Risk Requirements: /
- Ensure a safe and healthy environment by fulfilling the responsibilities and requirements of Council’s health and safety system and health and wellbeing program.
- Exercise reasonable care to prevent injury to him/herself and others whom may be affected by his/her duties and actions.
- Exercise due care for Council property for which this position is responsible or issued.
Banyule Management System: /
- Conduct all work according to the requirements of the Banyule Management System, incorporating the Banyule Management Manual and Service Unit specific Quality and Cost Standards and procedures.
- The Banyule Management System incorporates Council’s Quality, Environmental and OH&S Management Systems
RELEVANT PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (see attached)
SIGNED:______
DATE:______
RELEVANT PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Environment: Indoor.
Temperature 26-31oc (can be controlled).
Adequate overhead and natural light sources.
Work Station: Small pool depth 0.7– 0.9m.
Large pool 25m length, depth 0.9-2.1m.
Pool divided into separate areas for different level of swimming skill/class levels.
Materials handled: Safety rail runs along edge of large pool.
Children handled by teacher to demonstrate swimming techniques (weight reduced in water).
Swimming aids – kickboards etc, stored in plastic buckets, maximum weight lifted approx 3-4 kgs.
Posture: Various postures required to demonstrate swimming techniques – weight supported by water.
Standing and squatting in water.
Lower Limbs: Walking in and out of pool 3 steps with rail.
Intermittent kneeling, squatting and standing.
Upper Limbs: Lower body into pool from side using arms.
Supporting children in water.
Demonstrating teaching techniques.
Full range of movement through all upper limb planes.
Neck and Back: Neck sustained in neutral (to keep head above water).
Weight supported by water.
Psycho/Social Demands: Continuous concentration to monitor children in water.
6 children maximum to a class.
Patience required to teach small children.
Load / Rarely/Never0% / Intermittent/
Occasional
1-33% / Frequent
34-66% / Constant
67-100%
- Sitting
- Standing
- Twisting
- Bending
- Pushing/pulling
- Lifting/carrying
- Repeat arm movements
- Reaching (specify direction, range of bilateral/unilateral
- Climbing
- Kneeling/crawling
- Hand dexterity
- Visual acuity
- Hearing acuity
Workforce Development / 07480 – Aquatic Education Instructor / Infovision Ref: / Last Amended:
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