Overview
Lithgow, New South Wales
Casual
The opportunity is for Casual Learn to Swim Instructors to join the Lithgow City Council team in Lithgow, NSW. Reporting to the Aquatic Centre Team Leader, you will be responsible for planning and delivering high quality instruction and safe swimming lessons in a safe, fun and effective manner.
Responsibilities
- Work independently with small groups of children and/or adults to provide learn-to-swim tuition based on AUSTSWIM Guidelines while ensuring the safety of participants.
- Maintain a high level of enthusiastic customer service at all times.
- Organise all swim school equipment needed for lessons and set up/pack up when required.
- Conduct learn-to-swim lessons and programs which meet the individual needs of participants.
- Liaise with other instructors and participants to continually improve service delivery.
- Maintain records related to learn-to-swim classes.
- Plan learn-to-swim classes prior to delivery.
- Work within the level and timing structure of Council’s swim school program.
- Present a positive image of Council to the public.
- Comply with all applicable Council policies and procedures.
- Co-operate with supervisors/managers to ensure safety, quality and environmental requirements are met.
- Demonstrate a passion for working with the community to provide a skill for life.
About You
- Current Austswim Certificate – Teaching of Swimming and Water Safety or equivalent.
- Current CPR Certificate.
- Current Senior First Aid Certificate.
- Current Working with Children Check (if over 18).
- Demonstrated commitment to the principles of honesty and integrity.
- Commitment to Work Health and Safety.
In Addition, An Ideal Candidate Would Have
- Previous experience in Learn-to-Swim programs.
- Austswim Certificate – Teacher of Aquatics for People with Disabilities, competitive strokes or equivalent.
- Current Austswim Certificate – Teacher of Infants and Aquatic or equivalent.
- Level 1 Australian Swimming Coaching Qualification.
- Aqua Aerobics Certification.
- Current Pool Lifeguard qualifications.
- Class C Driver’s Licence.
- Previous experience in the aquatics industry.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- High level of customer service delivery with energy and enthusiasm and a desire to help people.
- Ability to problem-solve and work within a team to resolve minor problems with participants, staff and the public.
Salary and Benefits
- Casual rate between $19.79 and $41.45 per hour, depending on age, skills, qualifications and experience.
- Casual, on an as-needed basis.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Flexible working environment.
- Availability to work flexible hours including weekends and public holidays.
Please note: To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.
Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.
You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
Lithgow City Council information: The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the Blue Mountains. The major urban centre of Lithgow nests in a valley with surrounding rural areas offering a lifestyle that harmonises urban, industrial and rural qualities. Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development.
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