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Become a Qualified Swim Teacher or Surf Life Saver FOR FREE!

August 18, 2022 | Course, Events, Jobseekers, Recent News

BECOME A FULLY-QUALIFIED SWIM TEACHER OR SURF LIFE SAVER FOR FREE!

+ GUARANTEED WORK WITH VICSWIM IN JANUARY 2023

The VICSWIM Program delivers essential water safety education to children aged 4 – 12.
We need to find 150 swim teachers and surf life savers to deliver the program in January, 2023 – and we want YOU to join our crew!

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Once you register your interest, you will be put in touch with a VICSWIM Regional Coordinator who will arrange for you to take part in all the essential training and preparation to become a qualified swim teacher or surf life saver. This will include a Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety or Bronze Medallion accreditation and Senior First Aid or CPR. Once qualified, you will be able to secure work as a Swim Teacher or Surf Life Saver at a VICSWIM location near you. In October 2022, you will be contacted by the VICSWIM team to finalise the conditions of your employment.

YOU MUST BE:

    • At least 17 years old
    • Able to commit to 20 hrs of training by December
    • Willing to work for VICSWIM in January 2023
      • Week 1: Jan 3rd – 6th
      • Week 2: Jan 9th – 13th
      • Week 3: Jan 16th – 20th

YOU CANNOT:

    • Already be a qualified teacher or surf life saver looking to renew qualifications

KEY CONTACTS – REGIONAL COORDINATORS:

    • Metro Melbourne & Bass Coast: Anne Freedman – 0466 281 625
    • Surf Coast: Jillian Cooper – 0408 896 033
    • Greater Ballarat and Bendigo: Deb Gordois – 0407 862 495
    • Alpine Shire/NE Victoria: Naarah Bretton – 0421 845 030
    • ARV Office: 9271 3800 or email admin@aquaticsandrecreation.org.au

HOW TO GET INVOLVED:
Register your interest by scanning the QR code or go to www.aquaticsandrecreation.org.au/jobs/vicswim-workforce-initiative/