Aquatic Supervisor

City of Kingston Careers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave loading

Professional development

Accrued day off every four weeks

Salary packaging

Study assistance

Discounted gym memberships

16 weeks paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Close to Public transport

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Kingston City Council is seeking an Aquatics Supervisor to help plan, coordinate and deliver aquatic programs at Waves Leisure Centre and Mordialloc facilities. This part-time, on-site role supports Learn to Swim instructors and staff, ensuring high-quality, safe programs for community groups and schools.

You will assist with planning, rostering, bookings, and customer service while upholding Council policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (AUSTSWIM or Life Saving Victoria) is required.
• Teacher of Infant and Pre-school Aquatics qualification or willingness to obtain.
• Current Level 2 First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Experience in an aquatic or leisure facility, esp. Learn to Swim programs.
• Experience supervising staff and maintaining service standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and developing aquatic programs for community and school groups.
• Supervise, guide and support aquatic staff to deliver safe, high-quality services.
• Support staff recruitment, retention, rostering, training and day-to-day performance.
• Coordinate bookings and enrolments and liaise with schools, customers, contractors and community groups.
• Deliver swimming lessons and other aquatic programs when required.
• Promote aquatic services and contribute to program reviews and improvements.
• Build positive working relationships while providing clear information and excellent customer service.
• Help ensure the safety of participants and compliance with relevant legislative, regulatory and workplace safety requirements

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem-solving

Relationship-building

Time management

Education

Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (AUSTSWIM or Life Saving Victoria)

Teacher of Infant and Pre-school Aquatics (or willingness to obtain)

Current Level 2 First Aid and CPR

Tools

Microsoft Office

Facility Booking

Job description

Job Task Analysis - Swim Instructor

Physical Health Assessment - Swim Instructor

• Step into a rewarding supervisory role supporting quality aquatic programs and exceptional customer experiences.
• Part-time position
• On-site role supporting Council’s aquatic and leisure facilities
• $76,383 - $81,228 (Pro Rata) plus superannuation (dependent on experience)
• Waves Leisure Centre, Highett and Mordi Aquatic Centre, Mordialloc

Join our team as an Aquatics Supervisor

Join the City of Kingston’s Aquatic and Leisure team and play an important role in creating positive experiences for our customers and community. You will work closely with the Aquatics Coordinator, Assistant Coordinator and Supervisors to support our customers and Learn to Swim Instructors in the delivery of aquatic programs.

About this opportunity

We are looking for an Aquatics Supervisor to assist with the planning, development and coordination of aquatic programs and services.

In this role, you will support the aquatics team, maintain a strong customer focus and help ensure programs and services comply with relevant regulations, Council policies and established procedures.

What you’ll deliver

• Assist with planning and developing aquatic programs for community and school groups.
• Supervise, guide and support aquatic staff to deliver safe, consistent and high-quality services.
• Support staff recruitment, retention, rostering, training and day-to-day performance.
• Coordinate bookings and enrolments and liaise with schools, customers, contractors and community groups.
• Deliver swimming lessons and other aquatic programs when required.
• Promote aquatic services and contribute to program reviews and improvements.
• Build positive working relationships while providing clear information and excellent customer service.
• Help ensure the safety of participants and compliance with relevant legislative, regulatory and workplace safety requirements

Your Skills and Experience

• 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. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

Enquiries:

For any enquiries about the position, please contact, Amanda Maher, Aquatics Coordinator [e-mail].

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 [e-mail]

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

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:

• 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
• Career development opportunities,
• Study/development assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Social club events
• 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.