Learn to Swim Instructor

Job No:

- **BC2338**
- Location:

- **Blacktown, NSW**
- 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 403,000 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.

**About the opportunity**

Our Key Venues section oversees all council's 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.

**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**:

- Austswim Certificate - Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety or Swim Australia Teacher or Royal Life Saving Swim Teacher certificate
- 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
- 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 $27.0632 per hour plus 25% casual loading
- Casual working hours
- Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 10.5% employer superannuation contribution payable to Active Superannuation Scheme, Fitness Passport and gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

**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.

Please note being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 is a requirement prior to commencement and throughout ongoing employment with Blacktown City Council.

We are a child-safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, well-being and empowerment of children.
- Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.

Best of luck.

**Closing Date: Friday 3 March 2023, 11.30 pm**

**Contact Officer: Michelle Hartmann on 9421 2600**

**INTERNAL REF: Casual