Crew Leader Swim Programs

Do you like working in a leisure environment and teaching kids aquatic safety? Do you have a passion for serving your community? We are currently seeking a new Crew Leader Swims Programs and if you have these skills then this might be your chance to rewrite the future with us

Work in a dynamic and customer focused team
Fun and active role leading the teaching of essential swimming skills
Permanent full time position - 38 hours per week including weekend work

About the role
The Crew Leader Swim Programs plays a pivotal role in managing the daily operations of swim programs at Council's leisure facilities.
This role involves leading swim instructors and coaches, ensuring quality service delivery, and fostering a supportive environment for both staff and participants.

As the Crew Leader, you will be responsible for the effective execution of swim classes, staff management, and adherence to safety standards, all while focusing on providing quality customer service and create value for the community.
To be successful in this role, you will have:

a current AUSTSWIM qualification in teaching of swimming and water safety and infants
a current Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003)
a current Provide Resuscitation Certificate (HLTAID 001 / HLTAID 009)
extensive experience managing a learn to swim program
proven leadership skills with the ability to positively motivate others
experience in delivering high quality customer service to improve business performance

Other important information

The commencing salary for this position is up to $73.5k per year.
Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $85.2k on completion of assessment of skills and performance plus 12% superannuation.
Penalty rates apply for all weekend work.

We have a permanent full-time role available.
This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight.
This role is located at the Toukley Aquatic Centre.

Council may create an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies.
Extra benefits
At Central Coast Council we provide team members with a range of extras that help them balance their life when they need it.
Fitness Passports give access to a range of gyms.
Wellbeing leave can be accessed twice a year to tick off something that means something to you - volunteering, health check-ups.
And an Employee Assistance Program that offers a range of wellbeing initiatives to help you and your immediate family.
Other extras include:

Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service
Free flu vaccination program
Time provided for you to do annual skin cancer screening, Breast screen and blood donations
Access to professional development with career development and learning programs through various platforms
We reward and recognise our staff with our Cheers program
Novated leasing partnerships.

Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment.
We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.
Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.

Want to know more?
The contact person for this role is Jane Toner, Team Leader Customer Service and Swims Programs.
You can contact Jane on 0418 405 ***.
This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 14 September 2025.
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Location

Central Coast Council is ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle, the Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work.
The Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia.

How to apply
We have put together some additional resources to help you apply for a role at Central Coast Council.

By completing and submitting this online application you confirm that any information that you provide in this application is true and correct and acknowledge that any offer of employment may be withdrawn should the information that you have provided in support of your application be shown to be false.

You also consent to employment screening checks being conducted where appropriate.
This may include associated checks including reference checks, Working with Children Check, Entitlement to Work in Australia, employment history and an Australian Federal Police Check, as well as substantiation of educational qualifications, industry memberships, previous Central Coast Council employment history and association with professional bodies.

You also acknowledge that you will be required to provide proof of eligibility (including photo identification) to work in Australia if selected for an interview.
To lodge your application, please follow these steps:

Answer the on-line questions shown below.
Attach your resume
Attach your qualifications and licences.

Once your application is successfully lodged you will receive an automated response sent to your e-mail address.
If a response is not received this means that your application has not been successfully submitted and you will need to lodge another application.
If you require assistance to lodge your application please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing *******@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au to discuss what reasonable adjustments you may need.
If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen 1300 555 727.
Applicants who are selected for interview will be contacted by phone or e-mail.
For further instructions please click here.

You will have the ability to save your application as you go using the ' Save Application' button.
You can start an application and return to it later via the automatic follow-up email once you have the time and required information at hand to finalise your application.

If you don't have access to a computer or electronic device, you can lodge your application at any of Council's Library locations.
Pre-book a free 1-hour computer timeslot by contacting your nearest library https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/libraries/our-branches or ask at the enquiry counter.
We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications being presented by recruitment agencies.

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