Casual Aquatic Programs Instructor

the original; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Orange City Council’s Aquatic Centre is seeking a Casual Aquatic Programs Instructor to plan and deliver high-quality learn-to-swim lessons, ensuring safety and enjoyment for participants. The role requires organising equipment and maintaining positive classroom behaviour while coordinating with the Aquatic Programs Coordinator.

The successful candidate will hold a current Water Safety accreditation and have experience delivering learn-to-swim programs, with excellent communication skills for

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Teacher of Water Safety accreditation (Royal Lifesaving NSW or AUSTSWIM)
• Experience in planning and delivering learn-to-swim programs
• Strong verbal and written communication with the public and students

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high quality learn-to-swim lessons within the program timetable
• Organise, set-up and pack up equipment for lessons and report faults
• Manage the behaviour and safety of learn-to-swim students in classes

Skills

Water Safety accreditation

Plan learn-to-swim programs

Excellent communication

Job description

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About Orange City Council

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 800 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

About the Orange Aquatic Centre

A purpose built facility completed in 2012, the Aquatic Centre boasts many features including heated indoor and outdoor pools and diving facilities, as well as beach volleyball and basketball courts and a kiosk and Café area.

Open all year round, with aqua aerobics, water polo and a large swim school on site, the Orange Aquatic Centre is a fantastic facility which stands out as an excellent environment to learn and enjoy one of life’s most important skills.

We have a diverse LTS program and can accommodate school hours, weekend and/or after schoolwork hours.

Jobs/Responsibilities

As an Aquatic Programs Instructor with the Aquatic Centre you will be responsible for professionally planning and delivering high quality swimming lessons in a safe, fun and effective manner. This includes the ability to:

• Plan and execute appropriate learn to swim lessons which work within the structure of the program timetable and can be delivered according to established lessons plans
• Organise, set-up and pack up equipment needed for lessons, ensuring it is used appropriately and advise Aquatic Programs Coordinator or Aquatic Centre Coordinator of any faulty equipment
• Manage the behaviour of learn to swim students, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of participants in classes at all times

Skills/Experience

To be successful for this position, you will need:

• Current Teacher of Water Safety accreditation (Royal Lifesaving NSW or AUSTSWIM)
• Experience in the planning and delivery of a range of learn to swim programs
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) including the ability to interact with the general public and communicate effectively with a variety students

To be successful in this role you will need a satisfactory criminal background check and Working With Children Check (please ensure that your current Working With Children Check number is listed on your resume).

If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact Aquatic Programs Coordinator, Carissa Garside or Leanne Wiggins on [phone] or [e-mail]

Casual Aquatic Programs Instructor • Orange, NSW, AU