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2023/24 SCHOOL BASED TRAINEESHIPS APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

soulroll 06/08/2023

The LEA School based traineeship program is designed for senior school students, who are eager to begin their careers in this exciting and rewarding industry.

The program incorporates the completion of a nationally recognised qualification and workplace training while being supported by our bespoke student welfare program.

Students will train and work across a variety of roles including pool lifeguarding, swim teaching and customer service. The program is the perfect opportunity for students who are looking to gain a head start in their careers and get paid industry experience in the workforce.

Program Structure:

The traineeship will be divided into the following three components:

Study – Fully funded training provided. Your training will include:

Certificate III in the Sport and Recreation Package*
Pool Lifeguard Certificate
Swimming and Water Safety Teacher Certificate
Provide First Aid Certificate
Provide CPR Certificate

Work –

Trainees work an average of 8 hours per week over a 24 month period. During this time they are employed for the following roles:

Lifeguard
Swim Instructor
Customer Service
Café Assistant
Sport Coaching

School –

A School Based Traineeship contributes towards the HSC (non-ATAR), therefore positive engagement at school is essential. School Based Trainees are assigned curriculum release time to complete studies or attend the workplace.

Requirements:

To be considered for this program, we are looking for students that are:

Motivated to help others
Committed to working an average of 8 hours a week
Interested in sport and swimming
Capable of swimming 200m in 6 minutes

*Terms and Conditions Apply

Our locations are based in NSW, QLD, SA, VIC and WA.

For further information about school-based traineeships with Leisure Employment Australia, click here.

If you or someone you know may be interested in completing a school-based traineeship, simply fill out the Application Form via the link below.

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CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK 2023

soulroll 02/08/2023

This year Children’s Book Week is running from Saturday 19th – Friday 25th of August.

To celebrate we are giving you a chance to WIN 1 of 4 underwater jigsaw puzzles!*

To enter, simply comment on our social pages and tell us in 25 words or less what stories inspire your family!

*Terms and Conditions Apply.

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WORLD DROWNING PREVENTION DAY

soulroll 21/07/2023

Tuesday the 25th of July is World Drowning Prevention Day, and this year the theme is ‘Anyone can drown, no one should’.

World Drowning Prevention Day is an annual advocacy event dedicated to raising awareness around drowning. This global recognition is an opportunity to educate our communities about the impact of drowning and the life-saving solutions that prevent it.

It is estimated that 236,000 people die from drowning globally every year. That equates to 2.5 million deaths over the past decade. More than 90% of drowning deaths occur in rivers, lakes, wells and domestic water storage vessels in low and middle-income countries, with children and adolescents in rural areas disproportionately affected.

So, how can we help to minimise the risk and work together to lower these statistics?

Enrol in swimming lessons – Learning to swim is an essential skill especially here in Australia. To enquire about swimming lessons, you can call our Customer Support Team on 1300 252 583.
Supervise children around water – This is why our facilities are equipped with a supervision policy.
Check the pool and fence gates – Ensure pool fences and gates are locked at all times.
Avoid alcohol and drugs around water.
Wear a lifejacket.
Know the conditions.
Become a pool lifeguard or a swim teacher – Join our team of dedicated professionals in keeping the community safe. To find out more about employment opportunities at BlueFit, click here.
Learn CPR.

Every small step we individually take can help save lives.

References:

World Health Organisation Website

Royal Life Saving Australia Website

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BANKSTOWN POOL MAINTENANCE

soulroll 19/07/2023

To further investigate the recent pool heating issues, we have extended the temporary closure of the BlueFit Swimming Bankstown facility.

Our team would like to thank all BlueFit Swimming Bankstown families for their ongoing patience and support.

Initially these works were scheduled to reopen tomorrow, however they have proven to be more extensive than originally anticipated.

As a result we have made the difficult decision to extend the closure of the BlueFit Swimming Bankstown facility.

All swimming lessons will be cancelled during this time and families will not be charged for lessons during this time.

Currently we are anticipating to reopen and resume lessons on Thursday 27th July, pending the progress on the works.

We apologise for the disruption whilst we undertake these important repairs. Additionally we would like to thank you for your cooperation during this time.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

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BLUEY’S SWIMMING ADVENTURE

soulroll 13/07/2023

This year, our mascot Bluey the whale is on yet another adventure! Although he is halfway through the adventure, he still has plenty of friends to find, and needs your help to do so.

Here is how you can join in on the fun:

Check in to your lesson.
Collect a sticker from reception.
Add the sticker to your game card.
Collect all 15 stickers.

Collect all 15 stickers to reunite Bluey with his friends and we’ll reward you with a lucky dip prize! Once you’ve reunited Bluey with all of his friends you can take a photo with your game card and enter it via the QR code on the back. This will place you into the draw to win an iPad.

Stickers only available for lessons attended from now until 3rd September 2023.

*Terms and conditions apply.

All prices are subject to availability. To join Bluey on his adventure, make sure to grab a game card from reception. As an added bonus, Bluey is giving away an iPad to one lucky adventurer!

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SWIMMING LESSONS IN WINTER

soulroll 20/06/2023

Here at BlueFit Swimming our program runs perpetually, meaning it runs all year round, including the winter season.

We know that keeping motivated during winter can be difficult, but we’re here to help. Here are a few reasons why we recommend that you partake in winter swimming lessons:

Maintain progression and learn new skills.

Many people learn best through continual practice and repetition. Often when we implement repetition into our routine skills will develop and become automatic.

Taking a child out for three to four months may impact their technique, delaying their progress through the level or worse, important safety knowledge could be forgotten when they get back into swimming.

Continue learning

Rather than potentially losing skills and knowledge, when students continue lessons during winter, they also continue learning. It is throughout the winter season that we are more likely to see progression in students.

Get ready for summer

Time flies when you’re having fun! Winter is here today but could be gone tomorrow.

Swimming lessons in winter are designed to help students prepare for the upcoming summer season. Through learning water safety skills and becoming more familiar with aquatic environments, lessons have been proven to decrease the number of drownings.

Heated pools

Did you know that most of our pools are heated? Generally they will be sitting somewhere between 30 to 32ºc. Keeping our students and instructors nice and warm throughout their lessons.

The following are a few tips to help our students keep warm this winter:

Wear a swimming cap
Wear swimwear with more coverage during your lessons, such as a swim shirt
Have a dry towel ready after your lesson
Get dry as quickly as possible
Wear warm clothing and footwear to and from your lesson
Take advantage of our warm showers
Indulge in a warm beverage from the café

Our team understands and recognised that many parents/guardians pause swimming lessons during winter for a number of reasons.

Interested in our Learn To Swim program? Click here to find out more about the BlueFit Swimming program.

More about BlueFit Swimming…

Bluefit Swimming has a specific focus on water confidence and the basic skills of swimming. We have a strong emphasis on developing aquatic safety and developing the confidence of people in the aquatic environment.

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BLUEY’S SWIMMING ADVENTURE

soulroll 20/06/2023

This year, our mascot Bluey the whale is on yet another adventure! He is trying to find his friends, but needs your help to do so.

Here is how you can join in on the fun:

Check in to your lesson.
Collect a sticker from reception.
Add the sticker to your game card.
Collect all 15 stickers.

Collect all 15 stickers to reunite Bluey with his friends and we’ll reward you with a lucky dip prize!

Once you’ve reunited Bluey with all of his friends you can take a photo with your game card and enter it via the QR code on the back. This will place you into the draw to win an ipad.

*Terms and conditions apply.

All prizes are subject to availability.

To join Bluey on his adventure, make sure to grab a game card from reception. As an added bonus, Bluey is giving away an ipad to one lucky adventurer!

Stickers only available for lessons attended from now until 3rd September 2023.

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ACTIVE KIDS VOUCHER ARE DUE SOON

soulroll 20/06/2023

Just a friendly reminder to all our BlueFit Swimming families, that the current Active Kids and Lap First Vouchers were released on January 1st 2023 and are expiring soon.

Make sure to activate your voucher before 5:00 pm June 29th 2023.

What is the Active Kids Voucher?

The Active Kids program is one of the more than 70 NSW Government rebates and savings that help you to save on everyday costs. The program was developed as an initiative to increase activity in the youth of NSW.

Each year families are eligible to receive a $100 voucher from the state government to use towards ongoing sports lessons.

These vouchers are available for each child between the ages of 4.5 years old and 18 years old. To be eligible for the Active Kids Voucher the child must be enrolled in school and have a Medicare card.

What is the First Lap Voucher?

The Lap First Voucher is another NSW Government funded program designed for children aged 3 to 6 years old who are not enrolled in school.

Each year these families are eligible to receive a $100 voucher to use towards the cost of swimming lessons. To be eligible for the First Lap Voucher the child must not be enrolled in school and be listed on a Medicare card.

Complete the form below to have your voucher used for one of our programs. Our staff will process your voucher and you will receive a confirmation email and a credit applied to your account when it has been processed. If you do not receive an email straight away, don’t worry, it could be that our staff have received a high volume of voucher uploads and are still in the process of activating them. If it has been a while and you still have heard nothing, feel free to contact our friendly Customer Support team on 1300 252 583.

Please ensure you list your child’s full name and the correct voucher number as this may delay the time taken to process and redeem your vouchers. If you have used your voucher for another program it will no longer be valid and therefore can not be used by BlueFit.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact programs@bluefit.com.au .

How to apply for the Active Kids Vouchers:

Visit https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/active-kids website. Read the Guidelines and Fact Sheets to learn more about the program.
Visit https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/ and create or login to your MyServiceNSW account.
Complete an Active Kids application through your MyServiceNSW account. You will receive a voucher with a unique ID number. You will receive a unique ID number for each child you register (Available to download, print and email).
Redeem your voucher – Fill out the form below with your voucher ID number.

Terms & Conditions:

Vouchers are only redeemed upon enrolment in a perpetual BlueFit program.

As per conditions of Service NSW, the Active Kids voucher must be used for a structured program for a minimum of 8 weeks duration.

If the child cancels out of their BlueFit program without using the entire amount of the Active Kids Voucher, the amount will stay on your account as a credit, unless the program runs for a fixed term.

Non-attendance in a program does not entitle credits to the voucher.

Under no circumstances is the Active Kids Voucher redeemable for cash. The vouchers are non-refundable or transferable.

The Active Kids Voucher is only valid for one sport per child.

Submit your Active Kids Voucher here.

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EASTER COLOURING-IN COMPETITION WINNERS

soulroll 18/04/2023

Our team would like to say a big thank you to everyone who took time to release their inner artist and entered this year’s Easter colouring-in competition.

Over the Easter weekend, our team received an abundance of bright, colourful entries, many of which have been on display at reception.

Check out some of our talented entries (and winners) below!

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BE A PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER

soulroll 17/04/2023

Join our team today and work at a facility close to you!

With great work opportunities and career pathways, this is the perfect opportunity.

A limited number of applicants will be invited to enter our sponsored program and will receive FREE training for Swim Instructors. To apply for the program please click here. Here at BlueFit, we have a range of career opportunities and roles available. We are currently recruiting Learn to Swim Instructors at various locations.

Learn To Swim Instructor:

Our Learn To Swim Instructors are at the very heart of our BlueFit Swimming program. The BlueFit Swimming team is filled with friendly and vibrant personalities. These teams all work to develop aquatic safety and confidence in all students. With programs that are perpetual, the program is designed for all ages (from babies to adults). All swimming lessons are conducted in heated indoor pools for the comfort of our teams and students. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching, a welcoming and bright disposition, and enjoy working with children.

Whilst previous experience is highly preferable, we are accepting applicants that are willing to learn. Those who are willing to work with infant levels will be highly regarded. If you love teaching and working with children, are seeking a highly rewarding job or career, and can be a reliable team member then this position is for you!

No qualifications? No worries!

We can arrange for you to undertake accredited training through Southern Education. To register your interest for this position, please click here.

Qualifications Required:

Swim Australia or Austswim qualification
Working with Children Check
CPR & First Aid
Eligibility to work in Australia