Casual Aquatic Programs Instructor

Careers at Council; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange City Council's Orange Aquatic Centre is seeking an Aquatic Programs Instructor to professionally plan and deliver high quality swimming lessons in a safe, fun and effective manner.

You will coordinate lesson setup, manage equipment, supervise learners and uphold safety. Candidates must hold a current water safety accreditation and demonstrate excellent communication with students and the public.

Qualifications

• Current Teacher of Water Safety accreditation (Royal Lifesaving NSW or Austswim).
• Experience planning and delivering learn-to-swim programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with the public and students.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality learn-to-swim lessons on timetable.
• Organise, set up and pack away equipment for lessons and report issues.
• Manage student behaviour to ensure safety and enjoyment.

Skills

Water safety accreditation

Learn to swim program planning

Excellent communication

Safety supervision

Job description

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About Orange City Council

Orange City Councilis committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community.Witharound 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 (02) 6363 3*** or *******@orange.nsw.gov.au

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.