Swim Instructor

Job Description

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.

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We are committed to implementing child safe practices to create an environment where children feel safe and included. We screen candidates to ensure their suitability to work with children, this includes conducting national police checks, working with children checks, and thorough reference checks. 

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

The successful candidate should have a passion for teaching swimming and water safety as well as the below qualifications. No previous teaching experience is necessary. Flexibility and willingness to work a 7-day rotating roster across multiple facilities is also required.

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 $31.13 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)
• 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.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact Simone Skewes on skewes@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au 

How to apply

Candidates MUST apply onlineand will not be accepted through any other medium.

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 uploaded with your application. 

Important additional information

The successful candidate is required to be vaccinated (at least 2 doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine) in accordance with Council's vaccination policy. Candidates may submit a medical contraindication for Council's consideration.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical Check, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result. 

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.

If you have any questions or would like to know more about Diversity at City of Parramatta, please email diversitycop@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au.

Please, note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.