Program Leader Swim School

Permanent, Full Time (monthly RDO available) Salary - $80,961.40 per annum plus super Reservoir Leisure Centre, close to public transport Manage a diverse team who are teaching the local community the invaluable life skill of swimming.
Our Learn and Swim program is growing, we require a leader to further develop and market our Swim School program.Permanent, Full TimeSalary - $80,961.40 per annum plus superReservoir Leisure Centre, close to public transport At Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work.
Our commitment to these values is unwavering, they are central to our mission, to our impact and to help us better serve our community.
We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive and connected community.
Darebin encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour.
We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation.
We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in.About Darebin City Council Located in Melbourne's northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs.
The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne.
Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.
About the RoleManage our Learn to Swim program; creating positive relationships with families, schools and other stakeholders.
Lead a team of Swim Teachers and On-Deck Instructors ensuring the safe and effective delivery of our programs.
Design and implement promotions that cater towards the local Darebin community.
Develop an on-going training program to create development opportunities for Swim School Teachers.Manage the Swim and Survive learn to swim programDevelop promotional materials to increase learn to swim participationCreate a positive work environment for staff to thriveIncrease the number of schools participating in swimming lessons within the local areaProvide direction to the Swim School Support Officer Skills & Experience Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety qualificationAbility to manage and lead a teamExperience in the leisure / recreation industryExcellent customer service skills Culture As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence.
We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve.
We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.Benefits We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.
How to Apply If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your application including a resume, and those who wish to address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description may do so in their cover letter.
We're also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.
Contact Tyler Bedurke, Aquatic Operations – Team Leader on 8470 8614 for a confidential discussion.
Applications close on 29 September 2025 at 11.30pmDarebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough 'Safety Screening' processes apply.
To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards.
All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.
Council requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Staff Covid-19 Vaccination Policy.
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