**About the position**
The Learn to Swim Instructor is responsible for delivering swim programs that cater to diverse groups within the community. This role involves not only teaching swimming skills but also ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for all participants. The role is also responsible for monitoring the pool facilities for potential hazards or unsafe conditions, providing first aid to patrons, custodial duties in maintaining the pool facilities, public relations and all other duties as necessary or required. This position requires weekend and holiday work and could occur at our Muswellbrook and or Denman facilities.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Conduct swimming lessons as per the Swim Program to achieve short term and long-term outcomes- Facilitating the skill development of swimmers with a range of skill levels to achieve performance outcomes
- Promote the importance of swimming and water safety through the Learn to Swim program to our diverse community members.
- Undertake accurate cash receipting for pool entry fees and administration data entry and record keeping
- Assist in the setup of pools for Swim School(s), Aqua Fitness classes and other events
- Conduct rostered pool water tests and pool maintenance
- Identify and respond to emergencies providing first aid as required and complete necessary reports
Read the Position Description and learn more about this exciting opportunity.
**About you**
- Current Working with Children Check.
- Current CPR and/or First Aid Certificate.
- Program Certification such as:
- Current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and/ or
- Fitness Instructor Cert III or Higher (desirable).
- Current Lifeguard Certificate (desirable)
- Statement of Attainment in Aquatic Technical Operator (desirable)
- Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality customer service.
**We offer**
- Permanent part time, 20 hours per week
- Hourly Rate from $_30.4253_ to $_34.1832_ per hour (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 12% superannuation
- Training Courses + Professional Development
- 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
- Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family
**About Muswellbrook**
Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.
The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.
Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.
It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger - we have space for you.
**Further information and to apply**
- For more information on this position please contact the hiring manager _Archit Bele, Aquatic Centre Manager on 0490 058 059._
- **Applications close o**n** 26 September 2025 at 11:59pm**.**
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