About the role

We're on the lookout for a vibrant and customer service focused professional who has a passion for community, a love of swimming and dedicated to the education of water safety, to join our team and fulfil the duties and responsibilities of the Swim School Supervisor at Swan Active Beechboro.

Reporting to the Leisure Centre Coordinator, the Swim School Supervisor will be instrumental in Swan Active’s development and growth of our Learn to Swim program and active involvement of community initiatives all while delivering an exceptional front line delivery service to customers of all ages and abilities who require information and/or access to the Centre.

In addition, the position requires a positive, energetic and innovative leader that is passionate about community health and wellbeing, water safety, active participation and committed to continuous improvement.

Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to;

• Coordinate all swim school operations including leading and coordinating the swim school team, recruitment, training, rostering and staff supervision
• Responsible for identifying, developing and implementing learn to swim and other water education programs to improve aquatic survival and swimming skills and meet the needs of a diverse and growing community
• Foster effective and genuine relationships with customers by helping people to connect with one another.
• Provide effective leadership to a large team and customer base
• Create the tone and personality of the Swim School area by being an advocate of training, customer service, swim school knowledge and education.

About you

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Tertiary qualification, Certificate IV in Leisure Science (Leisure, Sport or Recreation Management), Business Management or similar industry experience
• Current Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Certificate and Industry compliance.
• Previous experience in supervising and coordinating swim school staff, activities and operations
• Extensive experience in development and implementation of swim school operations and programs
• Knowledge in daily operations and compliance requirements for swim school operations, programs and services
• Sound understanding and proven ability to provide high quality customer service
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate is required
• Current senior first aid certificate
• Compliance with the requirements of the Working with Children Act 2004
• Current ‘C’ class drivers licence

For more information about the role please refer to the position description.

About working with us

The salary for this position will be from $81,628.92 to $96,391.46 per annum, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

You will also enjoy benefits including

• Flexibility to balance work and life through a 19-day month
• Excellent leave entitlements e.g. purchase additional leave, Local Government public holiday
• Generous Superannuation contributions up to a total combined 16.5%
• Comprehensive employee wellness program
• Generous study assistance (terms and conditions apply)
• Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work

About the City

The City of Swan, located north east of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area, and has one of the fastest growing populations.

The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. A beautifully diverse expanse of land, the City is rich in natural assets, including the iconic Swan River and internationally renowned Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829.

Our location, services and facilities make the City an attractive place to live. The population across our 42 suburbs stands at 168,334 in 2023, but is set to reach 300,000 by 2050.

The Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation have been the traditional custodians of the land for more than 40,000 years. The Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) holds enormous cultural significance for the Noongar people. The City is also rich in European history, and our community is a melting pot of multiculturalism, with one in three people being born overseas and one in five speaking a language other than English at home. Our ideal location, significant history, diverse community and strong economy ensures a positive future for the City of Swan, full of opportunity.

Our purpose at the City is to improve the quality of life for all of the people who live in, work in and visit the City of Swan by delivering our vision of ‘one city, diverse people, culture and places’ through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.

At the City of Swan we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work. We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ+, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Sarah Manson directly on 9267 8508

For queries regarding the application process, please contact our friendly People Services team on 9267 9039.

To apply please submit a cover letter that outlines your qualifications and experience and why you would be a good fit for this role, and a resume via the link.

Closing Date: Thursday 27 February 2025 at 11 PM

The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early therefore if you are interested in this position, please submit an application as early as possible.

*No agencies please.

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