Aquatic Program Supervisor

Nestled in Parramatta Park’s lush surrounds, Parramatta Aquatic Centre (The PAC) is a new fitness, wellness and relaxation hub. Featuring three pools including an outdoor Olympic-sized centrepiece and indoor water playground, as well as spa, steam and sauna facilities, fitness centre, and public café, the PAC is a community oasis to accompany Parramatta’s burgeoning CBD district.

We invite you to be part of the City of Parramatta Council team and join our community of over 700 people on a journey towards building the future of Parramatta together. In the heart of greater Sydney, one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions, we put our people first - whether they’re staff or the community of about 175,000 we serve - to provide the perfect mix of services and support to make Parramatta thrive.

**Your next career move is here**

Join us on Parramatta’s positive transformation journey by supporting the operations of Council’s community aquatic and wellness facility - The Parramatta Aquatic Centre (The PAC).

This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of Aquatic Programs including but not limited to instructor/teacher management, class supervision, program efficiency and exceptional customer service delivery.

On a daily basis, your main tasks will include:

- Assist and complete administration tasks including enrolments, class consolidation and monitoring occupancy.
- Supervise the instruction of programs for water familiarisation, learn to swim, water safety and squad classes by casual swim instructors, and instruct programs when required.
- Provide feedback, training, and support on the activities of swim instructors.
- Ensure that all programs taught with the emphasis of safety and contain the teaching elements/methods outlined in the swimming programs.
- Regularly assess student’s progress including liaising with parents and offering feedback.

**About you**

Required Qualifications include:

- Current Australian Swimming & Water Safety qualification
- Current Australian First Aid (Level 2) and Current CPR Certificate
- NSW Working with Children Check
- National Police Check

Desired Qualifications/Experience include:

- Minimum 2 years’ experience in Swim School Supervision
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in qualified Swim Teaching
- Additional Australian Swim Teacher qualifications
- AUSTSWIM and Royal Life Saving Teacher Assessor

**What’s on offer**

We have a part time position available with a minimum of 15-25 hrs per week, as well as a full time position. We are offering an attractive annual remuneration from $74,228 to $81,746 (pro-rata for part-time), plus 10.5% superannuation.

In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include
- Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
- Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
- Learning and development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, Flu Shots and more)

**Want to know more?**

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.

**How to apply**

**Important additional information**

Prohibited persons as defined under the NSW Child Protection Act are not eligible to apply. A copy of a valid Working with Children Clearance must be presented at Interview.

**Come as you are**

Parramatta is a fascinating mosaic. We believe in creating a working culture that reflects that. Here, everyone is welcome and valued, so you can bring your authentic self to work and simply be who you are - whoever you are.

Our diverse culture is a source of strength. It increases the effectiveness of our teams and drives innovation, which includes finding new ways of working. Ultimately, diversity and inclusion shape who we are as a city and as a working environment.