Learn to Swim Instructor (Casual)

Penrith City Council; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness passport

Complimentary access to Ripples Centre

Job summary

Penrith City Council is hiring a casual Learn to Swim Instructor to join the Aquatics & Leisure Team across Ripples Centre in Penrith and Marys. You will deliver engaging and safe swimming lessons, support daily operations, and promote safety and compliance.

To be considered you must hold a Learn to Swim Instructor qualification (or be booking into a course), have Current First Aid & CPR, and NSW Working with Children Check. Casual loadings apply and shifts include weekends.

Qualifications

• Learn to Swim Instructor qualification required
• Booking into a Learn to Swim Instructor course
• Current First Aid & CPR certificate
• NSW Working with Children Check

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and safe swimming lessons
• Support daily operations of the centre
• Promoting safety and compliance

Skills

Teaching children

Patience

Communication

Reliability

Punctuality

Adaptability

Safety focus

Education

Learn to Swim Instructor qualification

Booking into a Learn to Swim Instructor course

Current First Aid & CPR certificate

NSW Working with Children Check

Job description

• Location601 HIGH STREET,PENRITH, NSW, 2750,Australia


• Base Pay$32.13 - $37.20 / Hour


• Job CategoryBusiness Operations, Aquatics and Leisure


• Employee TypeCasual

Contact information

• Contact Phone[phone]


• Contact ***************@penrith.city

Description

Learn to Swim Campaign - Casual

Applications close at 11:59pm on 12 November 2026

At Penrith City Council, it’s not about having to choose.

Life with us is the best of both worlds.

We have currently have opportunities available to join our Aquatics & Leisure Team as a casual Learn to Swim Instructor.

What we offer you

• Salary: from $32.13 per hour + 25% casual loading + 12% superannuation


• Working Location: Ripples St Marys and Penrith


• Access to fitness passport and complimentary access to Ripples Leisure Centres

Here’s what you’ll be up to…

• Deliver engaging and safe swimming lessons


• Support daily operations of the centre


• Promoting safety and compliance

Who we are (And why you’ll love us)

Penrith is a city on the rise, and our Aquatics and Leisure team is at the heart of promoting health, wellbeing and connection. At council we believe in challenge, growth, support and impact - and we see it in action everyday.

You’ll join a team that values collaboration, safety, and professional development, and you will have access to benefits that make work seem less like.....work.

What are we looking for?

We are after someone who:

• Is passionate about teaching children and adults in a fun and safe environment


• Demonstrates patience, enthusiasm and a positive attitude


• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Is reliable, punctual and professional at all times


• Can adapt lessons to meet individual learning needs


• Maintains a strong focus on safety and risk management


• Holds or is willing to obtain relevant swim teaching qualification


• Current First Aid & CPR certificate


• NSW Working with Children Check

The must-know bits

You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.

Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, to progress through the recruitment process.

Contact Lisa Galvin on 4732 8162.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation. For more information about this, please see our website.

At Penrith City Council, we believe the best of both worlds means embracing the unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that make our City and our organisation vibrant. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported and welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities.

Requirements

• Learn to Swim Instructor qualification


• Booking into a Learn to Swim Instructor course


• Current First Aid & CPR certificate


• Valid NSW Working with Children Check or under 18

Summary

If you're ready for a rewarding role with great pay and the chance to make a real splash, apply now and see where a career with council can take you