Casual Learn To Swim Instructor

Careers at Council; Newcastle-Maitland; Vor Ort; AUD 62.000 - 72.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hourly wage

12% superannuation

Flexible shifts

Training & development

Uniforms provided

Free parking

Gym memberships

Team environment

Zusammenfassung

Lake Macquarie City Council’s Leisure Services team is recruiting Learn to Swim Instructors for the 2027 season. Deliver engaging lessons across our swim centres, helping children and adults develop swimming skills, water safety and confidence.

Shifts are casual and flexible, across Charlestown, Speers Point and West Wallsend, with a seven-day roster between 7.00am and 8.00pm. Travel between centres is required.

Qualifikationen

• Current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Certificate (or equivalent).
• Current CPR Certificate.
• Current Paid Working with Children Check.
• Experience delivering swimming lessons and adapting instruction to different ages and abilities.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Availability to work across our Swim Centre locations.

Aufgaben

• Deliver fun, engaging and safe swimming lessons to children and adults.
• Teach swimming techniques and essential water safety skills.
• Adapt lessons to different ages, abilities and learning styles.
• Encourage confidence, progress and participation.
• Build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Work as part of a supportive aquatic team.

Kenntnisse

AUSTSWIM Cert

CPR Certificate

Working with Children Check

Swimming lessons experience

Communication skills

Safety in learning

Availability across centres

Jobbeschreibung

Various Casual Roles | 2027 Seasonal Opportunities

Make your summer active. Build your experience. Teach skills for life.

• Get active, build your experience and help people develop skills that could save their lives.
• Join a team delivering swimming and water safety programs across Lake Macquarie.
• Enjoy flexible casual shifts that could fit around university, study, sport or other commitments.

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB

We're looking for energetic, enthusiastic and motivatedLearn to Swim Instructorsto join Lake Macquarie City Council's Leisure Services team for the 2027 season.

Whether you're already working in aquatics, studying sport and exercise science, coaching a sporting team or looking to build a career in the leisure industry, this is an opportunity to put your skills into action.

You’ll help children and adults of all ages and abilities develop swimming skills, water confidence and essential water safety knowledge. From first-time swimmers to those building their technique, you'll create positive learning experiences and celebrate every achievement along the way.

What you’ll do

• Deliver fun, engaging and safe swimming lessons to children and adults.
• Teach swimming techniques and essential water safety skills.
• Adapt lessons to suit different ages, abilities and learning styles.
• Encourage confidence, progress and participation.
• Build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Work as part of a supportive aquatic team committed to great customer experiences.

Where you’ll work

Across our Swim Centres at Charlestown, Speers Point, and West Wallsend.

Shifts are available across a seven-day roster, between 7.00am and 8.00pm. You must be willing to travel between locations as required.

Read the position statement and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU

You're enthusiastic, approachable and enjoy being active. You might be an experienced swimming instructor, a sports coach, a fitness professional or a university student looking for flexible work that complements your studies.

You enjoy working with people, have a positive attitude and know how to encourage others to achieve their goals. You're patient, adaptable and understand that safety always comes first.

You'll bring:

• Current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Certificate (or equivalent).
• Current CPR Certificate.
• Current Paid Working with Children Check.
• Experience delivering swimming lessons and adapting instruction to different ages and abilities.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to create a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Availability to work across our Swim Centre locations.

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

• Competitive salary from $44.80 - $52.07 per hour plus 12% superannuation
• Casual opportunities commencing January 2027.
• Flexible shifts to help balance work, study and other commitments.
• Gain valuable experience in the leisure and aquatic industry.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Uniforms supplied and free parking within walking distance.
• Corporate fitness gym memberships from just $10 per week.
• A fun, active and supportive team environment.
• The satisfaction of helping people develop skills and confidence for life.

LET’S TALK ABOUT US

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you join a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disabilities. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

LET’S START

• For enquiries about the role, contact Jayde Robertson, Program Lead Learn To Swim on 02 40 69 0*** or via ***************@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
• For recruitment enquiries contact Georgina Green, Talent Attraction Partner, on 02 4921 0*** or via ***********@lakemac.nsw.gov.au

Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.