Swim Instructor

Parramatta City Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing programs

Central Parramatta location

Learning and development

Job summary

The City of Parramatta is hiring a casual swimming instructor to deliver aquatic education and water safety programs at The Parramatta Aquatic Centre. You will ensure high-quality lesson content aligned with program goals and outcomes, teaching water safety, learn-to-swim, and squad activities while prioritising safety and varied instruction.

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

Qualifications

• Current Australian Swimming & Water Safety qualification.
• Current CPR Certificate.
• Flexibility to work a 7-day rotating roster across multiple facilities.

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.

Skills

Water safety instruction

Teaching

Education

Australian Swimming & Water Safety qualification

CPR Certificate

Job description

Job Description

At a Glance

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

The City of Parramatta is in the midst of significant growth and transformation. With a community that brings together many cultures, skills and stories, a changing skyline and new investments, this is an exciting time to be part of the journey. Parramatta 2050 gives us a clear picture of where we’re heading; a connected, creative and sustainable City with opportunities for everyone. Every role at City of Parramatta contributes to this next chapter, helping us build a strong, thriving Parramatta for the people who live, work and spend time here. 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's Child Safe Commitment Statement.

About the role

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.

In this role you will:

• 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.

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.

Your employee experience with City of Parramatta includes:

• Wellbeing: Employee led networks (ERGs), Fitness passport, Flu vaccinations, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Ongoing wellbeing initiatives, Health insurance discounts.
• Location & Convenience: Central Parramatta location
• Growth: Learning and development programs, leadership pathways, LinkedIn Learning

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.

To be considered for this role, you must meet the essential requirements in the Position Description, including: Qualifications/Licences:

• Current Australian Swimming & Water Safety qualification
• Current CPR Certificate

Review our Values Flyer to learn more about the behaviours that guide how we work.

Further details about this role can be found in the Position Description.

Please note: Candidates who do not meet the essential qualification and licence requirements may not progress through the recruitment process.

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 undergo the below pre employment compliance checks.

• Pre‑employment medical: Pre‑Employment Medical Check, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test.

The City of Parramatta supports a drug and alcohol‑free working environment. Employees may be subject to random testing.

How we work: Inclusion & Belonging

At the City of Parramatta, inclusion and belonging are central to how we work. We’re building a workforce that reflects our diverse community and value different perspectives and lived experiences. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, people of all ages, women, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, ADF veterans, and others who bring unique perspectives.

We are committed to a fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process and support reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment – contact

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