Swim Programs Coordinator

**_Are you ready for your next career opportunity? Sutherland Shire Council and the NSW Institute of Sport have joined forces with Swimming NSW to launch a Performance Centre in the Sutherland Shire. The Southern Performance Centre, based at Sutherland Leisure Centre, will nurture and elevate the performance of talented athletes from across New South Wales, providing important pathways for the local community. Join us as Swim Coach and share your elite level coaching experience._**:
**Swim Programs Coordinator & Assistant Performance Coach**:

- Lead the coordination and delivery of high-quality swim programs.
- Engage with the community to promote active living and health.
- Supervise and mentor a dedicated team of swim program staff.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of swim programs and customer service delivery.

**About Sutherland Shire Leisure Centres**:
Sutherland Shire Leisure Centres are dedicated to enhancing community well-being through accessible health, fitness, and recreation programs. Our mission is to promote lifelong active living and provide exceptional service to our patrons.

As a key player in the community, we offer a range of programs designed for all ages and skill levels, ensuring everyone can engage in healthy activities and enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle.

**Your Role and Responsibilities**:
As Swim Programs Coordinator & Assistant Performance Coach, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe and effective delivery of our swim instruction programs across all levels, from beginners to competitive squads. In this vital role, you will work closely with fellow Senior Duty Officers to market, coordinate, and enhance our swimming programs while ensuring a safe and professional environment for all participants.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Staff management: Oversee the rostering of swim program staff and manage leave requests.
- Program development: Create and maintain class schedules in our management system.
- Quality assurance: Ensure all classes are conducted safely and to a high standard.
- Customer engagement: Communicate effectively with customers and staff regarding program structures and updates.
- Teaching: Deliver swimming instruction across all levels when required.
- Administrative duties: Maintain accurate records and ensure the Learn to Swim area is clean and organised.

**What We’re Looking For**:

- Essential qualifications include Austswim, Swim Australia, or Royal Life accreditation.
- Current Senior First Aid Certificate and CPR certification are required.
- Proficient in computer skills for program management and administration.
- Strong understanding of Learn to Swim and squad training, along with excellent public relations skills.
- Squad Coach experience highly desirable.

If you are a team player with a positive attitude and a commitment to delivering exceptional service, we want to hear from you

Join our Team and Grow with Us
- **Interview date**:Interviews will be facilitated 1 week from advert closing.
- **Package**:**$67,752 - $71,706 gross p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation.
- **Hours of work**:Permanent full-time position, 38 hours per week,19 day month spread across a 7 day roster to support the operational requirements of our Centres. This position is expected to commence at the end of January / beginning of February 2025.
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

**About Us**:
If you want to make a difference and be part of a challenging and rewarding working environment, then joining us just might be the right career move for you Join a passionate and dedicated team covering a diversity of services, industries and occupations.
- At Sutherland Shire Council we do more than serve our community - we are our community. Our energy can be seen in everything we do. From having a can-do attitude, to embracing change and opportunities, being people-centred and working together as one.