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Saltwater Swim – Bacchus Marsh | Employee Information
We are excited to announce that BlueFit Swimming will be taking over the management and operation of Saltwater Swim – Bacchus Marsh from the 15th of April 2024.
BlueFit is a national leisure management partner operating leisure and aquatic facilities and swim schools in close collaboration with local government and private enterprise. We currently operate more than 63 facilities across Australia and pride ourselves on promoting a family future without facilities.
Ilyas and Bellinda and BlueFit are committed to keeping all employees informed during the transition process and providing you with relevant information to support the change in management process. It remains very much a ‘business as usual’ approach during the transition period and leading upto the change in management.
On behalf of the Saltwater Swim team and BlueFit, we would like to acknowledge and thank every single team member for your ongoing support and contribution to learn to swim families. We are excited about the future of the Bacchus Marsh location and look forward to building upon the strong foundations that Saltwater Swim has created in the local community.
This website has been set up for current employees of Saltwater Swim to share important information about the transition process and employment with BlueFit. The website includes a range of frequently asked questions and important information to ensure you are informed about the future change in management.
We are excited to announce that BlueFit Swimming will be taking over the management and operation of Saltwater Swim – Bacchus Marsh from the 15th of April 2024.
BlueFit is a national leisure management partner operating leisure and aquatic facilities and swim schools in close collaboration with local government and private enterprise. We currently operate more than 63 facilities across Australia and pride ourselves on promoting a family future without facilities.
Ilyas and Bellinda and BlueFit are committed to keeping all employees informed during the transition process and providing you with relevant information to support the change in management process. It remains very much a ‘business as usual’ approach during the transition period and leading upto the change in management.
On behalf of the Saltwater Swim team and BlueFit, we would like to acknowledge and thank every single team member for your ongoing support and contribution to learn to swim families. We are excited about the future of the Bacchus Marsh location and look forward to building upon the strong foundations that Saltwater Swim has created in the local community.
This website has been set up for current employees of Saltwater Swim to share important information about the transition process and employment with BlueFit. The website includes a range of frequently asked questions and important information to ensure you are informed about the future change in management.
About BlueFit
BlueFit forms part of the BlueFit Group, a national leisure management group, which operates approximately 63 facilities across Australia.
Founded in 2007 by owner and Chief Executive Officer Todd McHardy, BlueFit has worked in partnership with Local Government, Private Enterprise and various partners delivering sport, recreation and aquatic programs and services nationwide.
BlueFit now operates a range of swim schools and leisure facilities across Australia, providing valuable swimming lessons for more than 40,000 students weekly.
Learn more about BlueFit in the video below:
Your Employment
Whilst this is an exciting time for BlueFit, we appreciate that some team members may be nervous when it comes to the transition and understand it comes with some uncertainty for current employees. We are very conscious of this and are committed to working with the Saltwater Swim team to ensure a smooth change in management.
BlueFit has committed to transferring all employees from Saltwater Swim to BlueFit. Active employees will receive further information relating to the transfer of employment and we are seeking to make this as seamless as possible for you.
The dates below will provide you with a general overview of our timelines and processes to ensure all team members are onboarded, inducted and trained before the change in management date. These dates are a guide only and are subject to change.
You must understand the key due dates in the timetable below given the short period of time we have to achieve all actions required with the change in management and most importantly ensure our team members are paid on time
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27 March |
Team member briefing at Saltwater Swim – Bacchus Marsh |
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28 March |
Employment contracts issued to employees |
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28 March – 5 April |
Staff to complete onboarding, online training and upload qualifications |
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10 – 12 April |
Staff to participate and attend BlueFit Swimming training. 10 April – BlueFit Swimming Training & First Aid Course 11 April – BlueFit Swimming Training 12 April – First Aid Course Staff will receive an invitation to book the relevant BlueFit Swimming training as part of the onboarding process. |
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15 April |
BlueFit to commence operational responsibility for learn to swim and aquatic operations. Dates confirmed via email |
Frequently Asked Questions for staff
We understand that during this time of change there will be a number of questions raised by employees. We hope that viewing our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ below will answer any of the questions or concerns you may have.
BlueFit is part of the BlueFit Group (www.bluefit.com.au)
Founded in 2007 by owner and Chief Executive Officer Todd Mchardy, BlueFit has worked in partnership with Local Government, Private Enterprise and various partners delivering sport, recreation and aquatic programs and services nationwide.
Operating more than 63 facilities nationwide, BlueFit is committed to Inspiring Community Activity in the communities we serve. In fact, this underpins everything we do in our facilities and swim schools.
BlueFit has acquired the Saltwater Swim – Bacchus Marsh swim school as part of Ilyas and Bellinda’’s vision for the future of the business. BlueFit Swimming will commence operations of the swim school from the 15th of April 2024.
From the 15th of April 2024. , BlueFit Swimming will be the new operator of the previous Saltwater Swim – Bacchus Marsh swim school. The swim school will operate ‘Busines as Usual’ and continue to deliver the current programs and services on offer.
Once BlueFit commences management of the swim school, small changes will be made to any branding, program structure, and systems. The swimming lesson program will transfer from the Saltwater Swim program to BlueFit Swimming program at transition.
BlueFit intends to make offers of employment to current employees.
Active employees will receive an invitation to commence onboarding online. This must be completed before the commencement of your initial shift. This includes electronically signing your employment agreement as well as reviewing and acknowledging key employment policies.
You need to prepare the following information for your onboarding:
- Your bank account details
- Your tax file number
- Your superannuation details
- Your emergency contact details
- All qualifications
It is important to note that all qualifications and clearances are subject to central verification to ensure each employee holds the current qualifications and clearances for the role you perform.
Yes, to be transferred to BlueFit we must confirm your working rights in Australia, to do this you must supply one of the following:
- Copy of a current Passport photo page; or
- Copy of your birth certificate & current photo ID
Like Saltwater, BlueFit is a family-owned and operated business that has been servicing the community for over 16 years. We treat our team members like family and value team members who demonstrate outstanding service and who are committed to achieving our mission.
People are our biggest asset at BlueFit and our team members are treated with respect. We are always looking for people who are positive team players and always willing to go that extra mile when it comes to ensuring our families have a great experience in our facilities and swim schools.
We require all staff to hold a current Working with Children’s Check as part of our Child Safety Framework. In addition, BlueFit team members must hold a current First Aid and CPR qualification. Swim instructors must hold a current teaching qualification and some roles may require a lifeguard qualification.
It is the responsibility of each staff member to keep the necessary qualifications and clearances active at all times.
Southern Education, BlueFit’s internal RTO will provide courses locally close to the change in management date. Any transferring employee that does not have an active mandatory qualification will be required to book into one of these courses.
All transferring employees will have their commencement of employment date transferred. This means your length of service transfers to BlueFit at transition. However, it does mean that your employment with BlueFit is subject to a probationary period of six months.
BlueFit has a fortnightly pay cycle. All employees receive their pay transferred electronically to a personal bank account nominated during your onboarding process.
You will receive your payslip via the email you provide as part of your onboarding process in SALT self-service.
BlueFit will pay your wages or salary effective from the transition start date, 15th of April 2024. Your first payment will be processed on Thursday, 25 April 2024.
As you will be a new employee of BlueFit, you will be issued with a new employment contract that will reference the Fitness Industry Award 2020 as the industrial agreement that governs your terms and conditions of employment.
Your pay rates will be in line with the Fitness Industry Award.
The terms and conditions of your employment agreement with Saltwater Swim will not apply if you commence employment with us.
We regularly review staffing and team member rosters based on the operational needs of the business, customer demands and enrolment numbers.
As part of your onboarding process, we will request availability from all employees, and we will always work with team members to ensure rosters are based on availability and business needs. That said, team members with greater flexibility and availability will enjoy a broader selection of shifts available.
We expect all team members to commit to rosters assigned to them to maintain consistency in instructors for our families and high standards of service.
Yes. To become an employee of BlueFit you will be required to sign a new Employment Contract as part of your onboarding process.
Yes. Subject to availability, BlueFit can roster employees at other locations we manage nationwide. Furthermore, team members may like to consider career development opportunities that may become available from time to time at other BlueFit locations.