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Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre - Full Time Permanent

We offer competitive pay based on experience and skills, with opportunity to negotiate at the higher end of the salary range for those bringing strong leadership and swim school expertise. The salary range, inclusive of a 7-day loading, is $93,650 - $107,895 per annum.

New Industrial Agreement 2024 pay rises July 2025 and 2026.

About Us:

The Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre has surpassed all expectations, making a positive impact on our community's health and wellbeing. As National Award Winners of the 2024 SWIM Australia SWIMSafter Award of excellence and 2024 AUSactive Quality Accredited Business of the year, we don’t settle for the status quo.

Our numerous accolades speak to the passion and dedication we pour into everything we do. Joining our team means becoming part of a forward-thinking, community-focused, and award-winning centre with a commitment to continuous improvement.

You will be challenged in this role, but rest assured, you will be well-resourced and supported by a team that places the highest priority on staff training and development. While the skills listed below are important, we hire based on personality, drive, and how well you fit into our team culture.

What You Will Be Working On:
As the Team Leader Swim School, you will guide the growth and development of our swim school, ensuring a high-quality experience for every swimmer while building strong connections within the community.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Leading, mentoring, and supporting a team of Swim School Supervisors, Officers and Instructors to create a safe, inclusive, and dynamic environment for swimmers of all ages and abilities.
• Championing the ongoing development and delivery of innovative swim programs that meet the needs of our growing community.
• Ensuring the swim school operates smoothly, from managing day-to-day logistics and finances to implementing new programs that promote participation and retention.
• Collaborating with other departments to align swim school initiatives with broader facility goals, ensuring we exceed community expectations.

About You:

You are a passionate and inspiring leader who is excited about nurturing a vibrant swim school community. Your leadership skills, paired with your enthusiasm for driving team success, will enable you to elevate the swim school to new heights.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Love working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
• Have a talent for motivating teams and are committed to creating a positive, high-performing culture.
• Are excited to contribute fresh ideas to improve swim programs and create lasting community impact.
• Have a proactive approach to problem-solving, with a focus on enhancing customer experience and service.

What it is Like Working Here:

We are a values led organisation guided by our belief that we:

• Care
• Are Better, Together
• Learn & Grow
• Seize Today, Shape Tomorrow

 At the heart of the City of Armadale is the belief that we are “better, together.” Being inclusive and welcoming is not just encouraged; it’s ingrained in everything we do. We seek to understand, help where we can and collaborate to achieve our common goal. When we achieve together, we celebrate together.

Other benefits include:

• We are set up to improve your Wellbeing - Free membership to Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre, offering access to gym, pool, sauna, group classes as well as a annual calendar of Wellbeing events.
• If you put in extra super, we will match it (up to a maximum of 15%) which will help secure your financial future.
• Flexible leave policies and additional days off
• Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave

Join Us in Making a Difference

The City of Armadale is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous people, people with disabilities, and those from different cultural backgrounds, to apply.

We are also dedicated to upholding the highest standards of child safety. In alignment with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, we ensure our recruitment practices include thorough background checks, training, and ongoing education for all employees and volunteers who interact with children. Our goal is to foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all children and young people in our community.