About the role

Swan Active Beechboro are on the lookout for a Swim School Team Leader to work on a permanent part-time basis (26 hours per fortnight).

We are searching for a talented Team Leader to join our Swan Active team. This is an exceptional opportunity to showcase your skills and passion for water safety while ensuring an enjoyable experience for everyone.

Reporting to the Swim School Supervisor, the Swim School Team Leaders assist in the administration and coordination of the Swim School program, including swim teaching/instruction, enrolments, liaison with clients and general duties.

We are seeking someone who has a true love for water safety and a knack for making everyone feel welcome. If you are enthusiastic, energetic, and ready to make a splash with our team, we would love to hear from you.

Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to;

• Liaise with other staff to maximise the potential of the centre and its programs.
• Provide advice and information to other staff on the operation of the swim school.
• Create a positive relationship in all customer interactions whilst maintaining a professional and friendly manner to maximise customer satisfaction and retention.
• Perform other administrative duties as required from time to time.
• Provide support and training in the water, to both staff and students, when required.
• Enter the water to cover classes when required.
• Apply and adhere to the Swim School Terms and Conditions.
• Assist with the development and training of new staff.
• Ability to work early mornings, late evenings and weekends

About you

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Previous experience in teaching swimming to a range of levels and ages
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Current Working with Children’s Check or willingness to obtain to commence employment
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate
• Current Austswim, ASCTA or RLSSWA teaching qualifications
• Current Bronze Medallion would be considered advantageous
• Current Swim Teachers Rescue Award or equivalent
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate

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

About working with us

The salary for this position will be from $66,169.68 to $71,294.82 per annum pro-rata, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

You will also enjoy benefits including

• 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
• 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 Jean-Anne directly on (08) 9207 8525.

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: Tuesday 3 June 2025 5PM AWST

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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