Join the Y Team!

At the Y, we believe in the power of inspired young people. We offer a wide range of programs and services to over 100 communities across Victoria, including rural and remote areas. We currently have more than 700 staff across the state and are continually growing and developing our passionate team.

With over 93 services across Victoria (and growing), Y Kinders is the largest Early Years Management provider in the state. Our operations include kindergartens, early learning centres, and before- and after-school care.

Our dedicated Y Ballarat Youth Team is committed to supporting and empowering our young people in Ballarat and surrounding communities. As passionate youth workers, they believe in the power of inspired young people and understand the importance of providing fun, safe, accessible, and inclusive programs, spaces, and events.

If you are curious about our impactful work with the community, we invite you to explore our YBallarat – Community Impact Report. We are excited about what we can achieve together to empower our young people and strengthen our community.

What Our Staff Love About Working at Y Ballarat:

"We love to celebrate different cultures here. Everyone is welcome!"

"I like the amount of professional development we have access to."

"The Y is child-focused. Everything we do is for the children, and that's great!"

About the role:

You will support our Swim School Coordinator in the day-to-day delivery of swimming classes at the Y Learning and Swim venue, including providing support to the broader team. Your role will involve a combination of swimming instruction for infants through school-age children, as well as providing administrative support.

You will have a passion for swimming and a commitment to the progression of students. You should be energetic, dynamic, outgoing and fun, with a flair for working with children. You will need outstanding communication skills and a commitment to customer service excellence to ensure that swim school members, patrons, and parents are gaining maximum benefit and enjoyment from the services provided.

As the successful applicant, you will need to demonstrate your ability to communicate and interact effectively with students from diverse age groups, abilities, cultures, and needs.

The role is a permanent part-time position, offering 20 hours per week.

We offer a competitive hourly rate, starting at $32.34 per hour.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

Access to generous discounts on Y services for eligible employees.

5 days (pro rata) Training Entitlement. An investment in your professional development.

17.5% Annual Leave Loading, when taking your annual leave.

3 days (pro rata), additional non-accumulative paid leave to be taken during the annual end-of-year closure period between Christmas and New Year.

We offer flexible working hours to help you balance your personal and professional commitments, ensuring you can thrive both at work and at home.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better outcomes for the communities we work and live in. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access to opportunities.

What do you need to be successful – “The Essentials”

Teacher of Swimming & Water Safety qualification – Course Code SISSS00112

Pool Lifeguard – Course Code SISSS00133 (or willingness to obtain)

Current CPR & First Aid Certificate – Course Code HLTAID012

Aquatic Technical Operator Certificate – (or willingness to obtain) - Course Code SISSS00011

Previous experience as a swimming teacher and/or coaching, mentoring and inspiring others to achieve their goals.

Strong verbal and written communications skills, including well-developed emotional intelligence, to engage with parents and learners appropriately.

Demonstrated commitment to customer service excellence.

Strong organisational, initiative, and problem-solving skills to meet the daily administrative challenges of the role.

The ability to lead and work as part of a team

The ability to build trusting relationships with children so that their learning is positive and ongoing.

Interested?

Ready to take the next step in your career? Don’t miss this opportunity — apply now and join a team where your skills will shine and your impact will be valued.

For a confidential chat, feel free to contact Lucy Conn (Swim School Coordinator), [email protected].

Closing date: 08/08/2025

We’re reviewing applications as they come in and will begin interviews immediately — so don’t wait for the closing date to apply.

Y Ballarat, including our Board of Directors are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People frameworks.

Y Ballarat requires all applicants to undergo checks prior to commencement including, police checks, international police checks, WWCC and reference checks as a minimum.