Learn to Swim Instructor - Casual

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs and a population of 415,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia, and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

Our Key Venues section oversees all of our aquatic and leisure centres. We deliver first-class activity and program choice, we promote Blacktown City as the leader in sport, recreation and leisure and we give every visitor and customer a safe and memorable experience. Our values are teamwork, customer focus, innovation, and commitment to safety.

The Aqua Learn to Swim program is held at Key Venues' 5 aquatic venues, Blacktown Aquatic Centre, Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope, Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton, seasonally at Mount Druitt Swimming Centre, and Riverstone Swimming Centre.

Expressions of Interest are being sought for enthusiastic Learn to Swim Instructors to join our Aqua Learn to Swim team on casual basis. Learn to Swim Instructors will deliver professional and safe learn-to-swim classes to students enrolled in the Aqua Learn to Swim program.

Position purpose: 

The role highlights are:

• You get to be in the pool
• Work in a fun, energetic environment while keeping fit
• Make a positive difference by teaching life skills
• Opportunities to work across multiple venues
• Generous penalty rates on weekends.

If you have a passion for water safety and love working with children then this is the role for you!

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety - AUSTSWIM, Swim Australia or Royal Life Saving
• Current CPR Certificate
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent customer service
• Current Working With Children Check.

Desirable:

• Current First Aid 
• Pool Lifeguard Award
• Oxygen Equipment Certificate
• Coaching/teaching experience
• Teacher extension courses including infant and preschool, adults, access and inclusion and competitive strokes
• Current class C driver’s licence
• Knowledge of applicable legislation/regulations.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $29.2716 per hour plus 25% casual loading 
• Penalty rates apply for weekend shifts 
• Casual working hours
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

This position has been identified as child-related work, in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation 2013. Therefore, your application must include a Working with Children Check (WWCC) number. For further information, go to https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child-safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, well-being and empowerment of children.

Position description 

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1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging-out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.
   
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Closing Date:           Friday 15 March 2024, 11.59 pm    

Contact Officer:      Julie Barker on 8869 9000

INTERNAL REF:      Casual