Swim Instructor

City of Parramatta; City of Parramatta; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Central Parramatta location

Learning and development opportunities

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

City of Parramatta is seeking a casual aquatic educator to deliver water safety and learn-to-swim programs at the Parramatta Aquatic Centre. You will instruct lessons, plan content with a strong emphasis on safety, and regularly assess student progress to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role requires a flexible 7-day roster across multiple facilities and does not require prior teaching experience. Successful candidates will undergo National Police Checks and Working with Children Checks, with

Qualifications

• Current Australian Swimming & Water Safety qualification.
• Current CPR Certificate.
• NSW Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Instruct lessons for students in water safety, water familiarisation, learn to swim and squads.
• Lesson planning and teaching with an emphasis on safety and variety for participants.
• Evaluate and adjust lesson plans accordingly to cater for the needs of the students.
• Organise and monitor the condition of teaching equipment each lesson.
• Regularly assess student’s progress.
• Assist in providing a customer orientated environment.
• Promote teamwork and communication through collaborative work practices.

Job description

• Hours: Up to 38 hours a week - Monday to Sunday
• Hourly Rate: $34.52 plus 25% casual loading and weekend penalty rates.

Do you have a passion for teaching aquatic education and water safety programs? Come join our team at the Parramatta Aquatic Centre (The PAC)!

At Council, we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We are committed to implementing child safe practices to create an environment where children feel safe and included. We screen candidates to ensure their suitability to work with children, this includes conducting National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, and through reference checks.Our commitment to child safety is explained in Council'sChild Safe Commitment Statement.

Join us on Parramatta’s positive transformation journey by supporting the operations of Council’s community aquatic and wellness facility - The Parramatta Aquatic Centre (The PAC).

This position is responsible for delivering City of Parramatta’s aquatic education and water safety programs ensuring high-quality lesson content that aligns with the program’s goals and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Instruct lessons for students in water safety, water familiarisation, learn to swim and squads.
• Lesson planning and teaching with an emphasis on safety and variety for participants.
• Evaluate and adjust lesson plans accordingly to cater for the needs of the students.
• Organise and monitor the condition of teaching equipment each lesson.
• Regularly assess student’s progress.
• Assist in providing a customer orientated environment.
• Promote teamwork and communication through collaborative work practices.

About you

The successful candidate will have a passion for teaching swimming and water safety as well as the below qualifications.

Flexibility and willingness to work a 7-day rotating roster across multiple facilities is essential.

No previous teaching experience is necessary.

Required Qualifications include:

• Current Australian Swimming & Water Safety qualification
• Current CPR Certificate
• NSW Working with Children Check

Desired Qualifications include:

• Experience in swim teaching/coaching at all levels from Infants to Squads.
• First aid certificate
• Current Australian Teacher of Infant & Preschool qualification
• Current Australian Teacher of Access & Inclusion qualification
• Current Australian Teacher of Adult qualification
• Current Australian Teacher of Competitive Strokes qualification

What’s on offer

We have multiple casual positions available and are offering an attractive hourly rate of $34.52 plus 25% casual loading and weekend penalty rates.

In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

• Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, Flu Shots and more)

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attachedPosition Description. Review ourValues Flyer, which outlines Council's core values and behaviours.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact:*******@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au

As this is a child-related position, prohibited persons as defined under the NSW Child Protection Act are not eligible to apply.

Council is committed to providing a child safe environment and is guided by the NSW Child Safe Standards | Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on Council's Child Safe Framework please visit Child Safe | City of Parramatta.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical Check, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident in Australia to apply for this position. Applicants holding visas may be considered for Casual or Term contracts, subject to their visa work conditions