Swim Instructor

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 delivering City of Parramatta’s aquatic education and water safety programs ensuring high-quality lesson content that aligns with the program’s goals and outcomes.

On a daily basis, your main tasks will include:

- Instruct lessons for students in water safety, water familiarisation, learn to swim and squads.
- Lesson planning and teaching with an emphasis on safety and variety for participants.
- Evaluate and adjust lesson plans accordingly to cater for the needs of the students.
- Organise and monitor the condition of teaching equipment each lesson.
- Regularly assess student’s progress.
- Assist in providing a customer orientated environment.
- Promote teamwork and communication through collaborative work practices.

**About you**

Required Qualifications include:

- Current Australian Swimming & Water Safety qualification
- Current CPR Certificate
- NSW Working with Children Check

Desired Qualifications include:

- Experience in swim teaching/coaching at all levels from Infants to Squads.
- First aid certificate
- Current Australian Teacher of Infant & Preschool qualification
- Current Australian Teacher of Access & Inclusion qualification
- Current Australian Teacher of Adult qualification
- Current Australian Teacher of Competitive Strokes qualification
- Pool Lifeguard qualification

**What’s on offer**

We are multiple positions available and are offering an attractive hourly rate of $29.79 plus 25% casual loading and weekend penalty rates.

In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

- Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
- 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.