• Casual positions available
• $39 - $46 per hour (depending on accreditation) plus 12% Super
• Shifts rostered Monday to Sunday including Public Holidays
• Located at the Bay & Basin Leisure Centre

About the Role

We are looking for casual Leisure Attendants to fulfill the Aquatics Instructor - Coach role. This role is responsible for developing training plans that focus on stroke correction, endurance, speed and training techniques in all four competitive strokes for students who would like to continue their development beyond the Swim & Survive program. This involves:

• Ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective operations of the squad program, ensuring compliance with relevant policy and legislative guidelines
• Monitoring progression of students through the squad program, identify talented swimmers and encourage participation in the squad program
• Actively promote the squad program and affiliation with AUSTSWIM / Royal Life Saving

About You

To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association accreditation bronze, silver, gold or platinum
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Award (CPR) or RLSSA Pool Lifeguard Award
• Working with Children Check

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with a range of ages from children to adult athletes and the ability to communicate and interact with students with a range of needs and abilities. You will be enthusiastic, have great customer service skills and possess a passion for teaching the skills and attributes of competitive swimming and water safety.

How to Apply

To submit an application, click Apply and complete each step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume and cover letter if required, expressing your interest and suitability for the role. In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

1. Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.

This position requires a current NSW Working with Children Check. Applicants are required to apply and pay for this check if not already obtained.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as casual positions become available. If you wish to update your application once you have submitted it, please contact the recruitment team via email .au.

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Working with Children Check Verification, National Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk, Medium Risk, High Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Council's website. If you require assistance submitting your application please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Stephen McDonald (Bay & Basin Leisure Centre Coordinator) on 02 4429 5601.

Why Work with Us

The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to reach out if they require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment processes to enable them to fairly demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.

Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace