Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre, located in the beautiful Hills Shire Council area, is looking for a Swim Instructor / Swim Coach to join our pool operations team. Our award-winning complex includes a 10-lane 50m outdoor Olympic-sized pool, additional 25m outdoor pool and two indoor learn to swim and leisure pools, along with a water play area.

Working with us:

We honour our values Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership and Safety through the work that we perform for the Community. We are committed to providing a positive and supportive workplace culture where our team members and customers feel respected and valued.

Duties include: 

• Plan, organise, and conduct lessons and/or swim squad sessions.
• Implement aquatic swim teaching education plans as per the program curriculum to achieve outcomes.
• Follow AUSTSWIM, ROYAL LIFE SAVING SOCIETY, SWIM AUSTRALIA and ASTCA Teaching & Coaching Guidelines.
• Undertake accident & incident investigations & reporting in accordance with Council requirements.

About the role:

• Qualified Swim Instructors
  Flexibility to work during the program hours, weekdays 3:30pm – 8:00pm and/or Saturday 12:00pm – 4:00pm.
• Qualified Swim Coach
  Available to coach at least 3 mornings and up to 4 afternoons a week and have the flexibility to coach on Saturday Mornings and attend targeted meets where required.

Suitable candidates will be responsible for the skill development of swimmers with a range of skill levels to achieve outcomes through training programs that meet the program criteria and the individual swimmers goals.

About you:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Prior experience in swim teaching.
• Relevant Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety qualification and/or Swim Coaching qualification.
• First Aid - (HLTAID011) and CPR - (HLTAID009)
• NSW Working with Children Check

Benefits of working with us:

Competitive rates of pay starting from $36.01 per hour including casual loading + weekend penalty rates + Superannuation. Junior casual rates applicable for under 19 years of age.

People with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, are encouraged to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at hr@thehills.nsw.gov.au.

Offers of employment will be subject to following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Medical checks (including Drug and Alcohol Screening), Working With Children (where applicable), and Criminal History. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.