Casual Oasis Swim School Instructor

Council Jobs; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 4,959,000 - 5,510,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual role

On‑call shifts

Job summary

Wagga Wagga City Council is seeking a casual Learn to Swim Instructor for the Oasis Swim School. You will teach all levels, contribute to water safety, and foster a lifelong love of swimming across a seven-day operation.

Roles are casual and on an as-needed basis, with shifts during weekdays and weekends. Applications stay on file to fill casual pool vacancies as they arise. Contact Breanna Wendt for details.

Qualifications

• Must hold RLSSA or Austswim accreditation.
• WWCC clearance required.
• First Aid certificate required.
• Lifeguard licence required.
• Instructor qualifications for babies/toddlers or related programs are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Engaging Swim Lessons: Lead swim lessons for participants of various ages and abilities, following established curriculum.
• Provide Individualized Instruction: Offer personalized feedback to help participants develop proper techniques and confidence.
• Ensure Safety: Maintain a safe learning environment and follow safety standards.
• Communicate Effectively: Keep participants and colleagues updated on progress, schedules and information.
• Maintain Records: Record attendance, progress and assessments and update program supervisors.
• Team Player: Able to work in a team environment.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

RLSSA/Austswim

WWCC

First Aid

Lifeguard Licence

Babies/ Toddlers Aquatics

Job description

Are you a committed andmotivated swimming instructor that is passionate about empowering individualsof all ages to become confident and proficient swimmers? If so, we would love to hear from you!

Wagga Wagga City Council are seekingenthusiastic swim instructors to join our Oasis Swim School team to teach alllevels of our program across the seven (7) days of the week that we operate.

As a Casual Learn to SwimInstructor, you will play a vital role in delivering our Learn to Swim program,which aims to equip participants with essential water safety skills and fostera lifelong love for swimming. You will work closely with our team of experiencedinstructors to deliver engaging and effective swim lessons that meet the needsof diverse learners.

Positions are casual andon an as needs basis. With shifts both during the week and on weekends. Applicationswill be retained on file to fill vacancies within our casual pool as theyarise.

• Remunerationof $38.07 gross per hour + superannuation.
• Positionsare casual and on an as needs basis. Applications will be retained on file tofill vacancies within our casual pool as they arise.

Pleasenote: Rates of pay for all Council employees aged between 15-18 years of ageare paid in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award. Junior andTrainee Employment. For further information, please see Council’s Junior Ratesof Pay Fact Sheet.

Tasks and responsibilities include

• Deliver Engaging Swim Lessons: Lead swimlessons for participants of various ages and abilities, following establishedcurriculum and safety guidelines.
• Provide Individualized Instruction: Offerpersonalized feedback and guidance to help participants develop proper swimmingtechniques and build confidence in the water.
• Ensure Safety: AlwaysMaintain a safe and supportive learning environment, adhering to recognizedsafety standards and protocols.
• Communicate Effectively: Establish clearcommunication channels with participants and colleagues to provide updates onprogress, schedules, and any relevant information.
• Maintain Records: Keep accuraterecords of attendance, progress, and assessments, and provide regular updatesto program supervisors.
• Team Player: Be able towork in a team environment.

Qualifications and experience

We arelooking for people who hold the following:

• SwimTeacher qualification – Royal Life Saving Society Australia (RLSSA) orAustswim Australia accredited course.
• NSWWorking with Children Check Clearance.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Pool LifeguardLicence.
• Teacher of Babies andToddlers or Infant and Preschool Aquatics; Teacher of Aquatics Access andInclusion; Teacher of Towards Competitive Strokes; or Teacher of Adults

In accordance withWork Health and Safety legislation, successful candidates are required to bevaccinated for Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B and will be asked to provideevidence of this.

Thisrole involves child-related work and is subject to NSW child protectionlegislation. A current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC), issued by theNSW Office of the Children’s Guardian, is required. Candidates must providetheir WWCC number for verification. For further information, visit – https://www.ocg.nsw.gov.au

Whatis next?

Applicationswill be retained on file to fill vacancies within our casual pool. You will becontacted regarding next steps if your application is successful.

Ifyou would like more information, please contact Breanna Wendt, WaggaLeisure Programs Team Leader on 02 6926 9***.

Aasp of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks such as full-functionalmedical assessment and professional reference checks will be conducted in linewith requirements of the position.

Council is an inclusiveemployer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result wewelcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life.This includes women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturallyand linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexuallyand gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.