Overview
Permanent, Full Time (monthly RDO available). Salary - $80,961.40 per annum plus super. Reservoir Leisure Centre, close to public transport.
Manage a diverse team who are teaching the local community the invaluable life skill of swimming. Our Learn and Swim program is growing, we require a leader to further develop and market our Swim School program.
Responsibilities
* Manage the Swim and Survive learn to swim program
* Develop promotional materials to increase learn to swim participation
* Create a positive work environment for staff to thrive
* Increase the number of schools participating in swimming lessons within the local area
* Provide direction to the Swim School Support Officer
* Lead a team of Swim Teachers and On-Deck Instructors ensuring the safe and effective delivery of our programs
* Design and implement promotions that cater towards the local Darebin community
* Develop an ongoing training program to create development opportunities for Swim School Teachers
Qualifications & Skills
* Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety qualification
* Ability to manage and lead a team
* Experience in the leisure / recreation industry
* Excellent customer service skills
Culture & Benefits
As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.
Benefits include opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward programs, and a variety of paid and unpaid leave options.
About Darebin
Located in Melbourne's northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your application including a resume, and those who wish to address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description may do so in their cover letter.
We're also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.
Contact
Contact Tyler Bedurke, Aquatic Operations – Team Leader on 8470 8614 for a confidential discussion.
Applications close on 29 September 2025 at 11.30pm
Safety & Compliance
Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough 'Safety Screening' processes apply. To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment. Council requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Staff Covid-19 Vaccination Policy.
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