Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.
Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community's vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel **welcome**, **belong**and **succeed**.
**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**:
Council's Assets, Capital and Facilities unit sits within the City Services directorate and focuses on the management of the Cumberland LGA. Cumberland City Council owns and operates four (4) Aquatic Centres and two (2) Fitness facilities across the LGA which provide recreational services to our community.
In contributing to the overarching vision, the Learn to Swim Instructor delivers high quality classes to the community of Cumberland City Council in line with Council's policies and procedures and AUSTSWIM industry standards.
The successful applicant will require:
- Current Swim Instructor qualification or willing to complete
- Current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
- Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Demonstrated ability to work within a team setting
- Demonstrated experience in the effective instruction of swimming classes
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong time management and organisational ability
- Experience dealing with customer enquiries and complaints
Download the position description here for more information.
**Please note previous applicants need not apply**
**About this role**:
- Casual positions
- Located at Council's Swim Centres, with occasional travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council's work locations
**Salary information**: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.
- Grade 3 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $29.50 to $33.92 per hour (plus casual loading), plus 11.5% superannuation
- The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role
**What you'll need to have for this role**:
- The right to live and work in Australia
- Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position, including attending a physical pre-employment medical examination as required
- Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council's Health Monitoring Procedure, as required
- Provide evidence of your vaccination status as part of the employment screening process, in accordance with Council's COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure.
**WHAT WE CAN OFFER**:
- Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
- Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
- Free access to Council owned and managed Aquatic Centres
- Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
**ABOUT US**:
**ENQUIRIES**:
**Closing date: 11:59pm, Wednesday 21 May 2025**
**HOW TO APPLY
📌 Learn To Swim Instructor
🏢 Cumberland Council
📍 Sydney