Learn to Swim Instructor

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At Penrith City Council, it’s not about having to choose.

Life with us is the best of both worlds.

Available Opportunities

We have currently have opportunities available to join our Aquatics & Leisure Team as a Learn to Swim Instructor.

How To Apply

• Already Qualified? Start your journey with us straight away.
• Not Yet Qualified? Enrol in your course, provide booking confirmation and start once qualified.

What we offer you

• Salary: from $32.13 per hour + 25% casual loading + 12% superannuation
• Working Location: Ripples St Marys and Penrith
• Access to fitness passport and complimentary access to Ripples Leisure Centres
• The best of both worlds – click here to learn more

Here’s what you’ll be up to…

• Deliver engaging and safe swimming lessons
• Provide excellent customer service
• Support daily operations of the centre
• Promoting safety and compliance

Who we are (And why you’ll love us)

Penrith is a city on the rise, and our Aquatics and Leisure team is at the heart of promoting health, wellbeing and connection. At council we believe in challenge, growth, support and impact - and we see it in action everyday.

You'll join a team that values collaboration, safety, and professional development, and you will have access to benefits that make work seem less like.....work.

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Check out our Position Description to learn more about this role.

What are we looking for?

We are after someone who:

• Is passionate about teaching children and adults in a fun and safe environment
• Demonstrates patience, enthusiasm and a positive attitude
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is reliable, punctual and professional at all times
• Can adapt lessons to meet individual learning needs
• Maintains a strong focus on safety and risk management
• Holds or is willing to obtain relevant swim teaching qualification
• Current First Aid & CPR certificate
• NSW Working with Children Check

The must-know bits

You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.

Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, to progress through the recruitment process.

Ready to make work feel less like… work?

If you’re nodding along and already picturing your first day, submit your application by hitting ‘Apply Now’.

Please ensure Instructor Qualification, First Aid, CPR, and NSW Working with Children Check are uploaded along with resume, and comprehensive responses to selection criteria are submitted.

Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

We’ve got an opportunity, you’ve got talent… Let’s talk.

For more information, contact Lynette Wooden  on 4732 7434

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation. For more information about this, please see our website.

At Penrith City Council, we believe the best of both worlds means embracing the unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that make our City and our organisation vibrant. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported and welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities.