ARC Aquatic Programs Team Leader

City of Campbelltown; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Campbelltown is seeking a Team Leader to manage day-to-day operations of Learn To Swim, squads and external aquatic programs in Adelaide's Council facilities.

You will implement water safety programs, ensure high standards of delivery and provide leadership, direction and training to Supervisors and Instructors across aquatic services.

Experience in GSPO, Watch Around Water, and close coordination with external swim schools and hirers is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated people management experience.
• Extensive Learn To Swim experience in a leisure setting.
• Current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of all aquatic programs including Learn To Swim, Squads and external programs.
• Implement and direct swim and water safety programs.
• Provide leadership and skills training to aquatic programs staff including Supervisors and Instructors.

Skills

People management

Learn To Swim experience

Program leadership

Communications

Education

AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety

Apply First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Child Safe Environments Certificate

Working with Children Check

Pool Lifeguard certificate

Job description

• Day-to-day management of all aquatic programs including Learn To Swim, Squads, and external aquatic Programs
• Implement and direct swim and water safety programs
• Provide leadership, direction and skills training to aquatic programs staff including Supervisors and Instructors

Campbelltown fosters a vibrant workplace where our people are not just employees, they are integral members of our dynamic team.

About Campbelltown City Council
At Campbelltown City Council, our employees are passionate about working with the Community, local business, neighbouring Councils and Government agencies to deliver a quality lifestyle for its people.We are always looking for talented and dedicated team members to help deliver our key initiatives.

As a Campbelltown City Council employee you will relish the atmosphere, where the values of customer focus, leadership, integrity, teamwork and respect are lived each day.It is truly a family friendly environment that offers a great work-life balance. We offer a range of great employment conditions including training and professional development opportunities.

About you and this position
The Team Leader is responsible for the day-to-day management of all aquatic programs including Learn To Swim, Squads, and extern Swim Programs, and ensures all communications are professionally delivered in accordance with Council’s Customer Service Charter. The role is responsible for implementing and directing programs in accordance with the AUSTSWIM Agreement, the Royal Life Saving SA Guidelines for Safe Swimming Pool Operation, the SA Swimming Pools Code of Practice, and the Watch Around Water Program, and ensures all aquatic programs are delivered at the highest standard possible with strong focus in internal and external Swim Programs. The Team Leader maintains strong communications with external swim schools and hirers, including DECS and Royal Life Saving SA.

In addition, the Team Leader provides leadership, direction and skills training to aquatic programs staff including Supervisors and Instructors.

As a successful candidate, you will have:

• Demonstrated people management experience
• Extensive experience and achievement in the leisure industry, particularly within a Learn To Swim environment
• Demonstrated operation and implementation of the GSPO, Watch Around Water program, and other industry guidelines
• Current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety, or equivalent
• Current Apply First Aid Certificate
• Current CPR Certificate
• Current Child Safe Environments Certificate or willingness to obtain one
• Current/valid Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one
• Proven experience in the day-to-day operation of a large aquatic leisure centre
• Current Pool Lifeguard certificate
• Broad understanding of local government and Council’s structure, policies, functions and activities

To find out more about this position please review a copy of the job description.

The preferred candidate will need to undertake a pre-employment medical and submit a police clearance (funded by Council).

Applications close: 5pm Wednesday 18th November 2026.

Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.