Casual Learn to Swim Instructors

The Opportunity

Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for Casual Learn to Swim Instructors to join their 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. 

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Working independently with small groups of children and or adults to provide learn to swim tuition based on AUSTSWIM Guidelines while ensuring safety of participants of the program. 
• 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
• Liase with other instructors and participants in order to continually improve service delivery 
• Maintain records related to learn to swim classes
• Plan learn to swum classes prior to delivery
• Work within the level and timing structure of Councils 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
• Have a passion for working with the community to provide a skill for life. 

For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please CLICK HERE for the complete Position Description. 

About you

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

• 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 principals 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 Drivers Licence
• Previous experience in the aquatics industry
• Have good oral and written communication skills
• A high level of customer service delivery skills with energy and enthusiasm and a desire to help people
• Ability to problem solve and work within a team environment to resolve minor problems with participants, other employees and members of the public.

Salary and Benefits

If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.

• Casual rate between $19.22 and $40.24 per hour, depending on applicants age, skills, qualifications and experience.
• Casual, on an as needs 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.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.

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

The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west. 

The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.

Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations. 

The guiding principles of integrity, resilience, respect and accountability define how Lithgow City Council strengthen its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. For further details on Council's values, please visit https://council.lithgow.com