Aquatic Supervisor

Aquatic & Leisure; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly leave loading

PD opportunities

Day off every 4 weeks

Salary packaging

Purchase leave options

Study assistance

Gym discounts

16 weeks paid parental leave

EAP

Close to public transport

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Kingston City Council seeks an experienced aquatics professional to support Learn to Swim and water-safety programs. The role requires supervising staff, delivering quality customer service, and maintaining high standards in a busy leisure facility.

You will work within Kingston’s aquatics team, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, coordinating bookings, and contributing to a positive member experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Swim & Water Safety with AUSTSWIM or LV.
• Infant/Pre-school aquatics teaching qualification.
• Current Level 2 First Aid and CPR.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Relationship building

Time management

Staff supervision

Working with Children Check

Education

AUSTSWIM/Life Saving Victoria Swim & Water Safety teaching qualification

Infant & Pre-school Aquatics teaching qualification

First Aid Level 2 and CPR

Tools

Microsoft Office

Facility Booking systems

Job description

• Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety qualification through AUSTSWIM or Life Saving Victoria.
• Teacher of Infant and Pre-school Aquatics qualification (or willingness to obtain).
• Current Level 2 First Aid and CPR qualifications.
• Experience working in an aquatic or leisure facility, particularly with Learn to Swim programs.
• Experience supervising permanent and casual staff and maintaining appropriate service and work standards.
• Strong customer service, communication, problem-solving and relationship-building skills.
• Sound time management skills and the ability to work effectively within established procedures.
• Basic business writing skills and proficiency in Facility Booking and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to hold and maintain a Working with Children Check and complete the required pre-employment checks and assessments.

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

We make a difference | We show care and respect | We take pride in our work | We are better together

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes.

Enquiries:

For any enquiries about the position, please contact, Amanda Maher, Aquatics Coordinator at************@kingston.vic.gov.au.

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at ***************@kingston.vic.gov.au

About Kingston

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

Benefits of Working at Kingston

• Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
• Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
• Salary Packaging
• Purchase leave options
• Study/development assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Close to Public transport
• Free Onsite parking

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.