Aquatic Education Instructor - casual

Banyule City Council; Ivanhoe (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual shifts flexibility

Access to gym facilities

Personal development

Job summary

Banyule City Council is seeking enthusiastic Aquatics Education Instructors to join the casual pool of staff. You will work across the week and on weekends, supervising and teaching water safety and swimming skills to program participants and their families.

Essential qualifications include CPR and Swim and Water Safety Teacher qualification, with first aid Level 2 desirable. The role offers a casual load and opportunities for personal development and gym access.

Qualifications

• Experience in Learn to Swim programs is desirable.
• Excellent communication and class management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children and be flexible in approach.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes to ensure participant safety.
• Instruct classes in water safety, survival skills, rescue techniques, stroke technique and correction.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with participants and parents.

Skills

Learn to Swim

Communication skills

Safety management

Flexibility

Children interaction

Education

Swim and Water Safety Teacher Qualification

CPR certificate

Level 2 First Aid

Job description

Inspire. Educate. Make a Splash.

Are you passionate about teaching water safety and helping people develop essential swimming skills? Banyule Leisure is looking for enthusiastic Aquatics Education Instructors to join our team on a casual basis to work across the week and at weekends.

Are you passionate about teaching water safety and helping people develop essential swimming skills? Banyule Leisure is looking for enthusiastic Aquatics Education Instructors to join our team on a casual basis to work across the week and at weekends.

Why you’ll love this role and what you’ll do:

Skills

You’ll be working in a fun, supportive, and professional team environment where you will be making a difference by teaching essential swimming and water safety/survival skills. You will be providing aquatic program participants and parents with appropriate feedback and encouragement with respect to progress. You’ll also:

• Supervise classes to ensure the safety of all aquatic program participants
• Instruct classes in water safety, survival skills and rescue techniques, stroke technique and stroke correction
• Develop and maintain a professional and friendly relationship with all aquatic program participants and parents

This is a casual opportunity - looking for more consistency in shifts? - take a look at our advert for permanent part-time Aquatics Education Instructors

What You’ll Bring/what We Are Looking For

• Experience working within a Learn to Swim Program (desirable).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent class management and safety management skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of how to work with children.
• Demonstrated understanding of the need for flexibility in approach.
• Demonstrate commitment to our values.

What’s On Offer

• Hourly rate of $45.98 per hour including casual loading excluding super.
• A casual opportunity – flexibility to fit shifts around your work, study, or other commitments.
• Supportive and engaging team.
• Benefits include personal development and access to gym facilities.

Mandatory Qualifications

• CPR certificate (essential)
• Swim and Water Safety Teacher Qualification (essential)
• Level 2 First Aid (desirable)

Pre Employment Checks

• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
• Pre-Employment Medical Check
• Working with children check

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility:

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or [e-mail]

Our Values

At Banyule, our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative and inclusion guide how we work with each other and our community. We are looking for someone who shares these values and is passionate about creating positive outcomes for our people and the community we serve.

Community Vision

We in Banyule are a thriving, sustainable, inclusive and connected community. We are engaged, we belong, and we value and protect our environment.

Diversity Statement

Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well‑being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2026-2030.

Acknowledgment of the Traditional Custodians

Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’s history.Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment

Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well‑being of children.
Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.