Job description
- Casual hours with regular shifts
- Excellent salary
- Base at Waves Leisure Centre
- Work with a dynamic team of swim teachers across our aquatics programming of Learn to Swim, School Swimming, Birthday parties and holiday activities
- Training and development opportunities
- Band 2, $39.62 (including 25% casual loading) plus superannuation
About us
Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.
A diverse, dynamic community where we all share a sustainable, safe, attractive environment and a thriving economy. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne’s CBD. We employ over 1,450 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children’s services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.
Kingston Active’s Waves Leisure Centre is located in Highett and offers a range of aquatic programs including Learn to Swim for approximately 2500 students per term. Working within a team of 60 casual swim teachers, this rewarding role offers a range of shift times and ability to work across a number of our Aquatic Programs.
The role
We are seeking a Learn to Swim Instructor professional to join the Aquatics Team with the Kingston Active team. Reporting to Aquatics Supervisor your role is to:
- Plan and conduct Learn to Swim classes
- Provide assessment reports of students and monitor progress
- Provide excellent customer service to swim school students and parents
- Provide regular feedback to students and parents on their progress
About you
We are looking for someone with:
- Qualified Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety
- Experience in planning and preparing for swim lessons and keeping progress records
- Experience in teaching a range of age groups and swimming levels
- Teacher of Infant and Pre-school aquatics is required- already hold the qualification or willing to obtain.
What we can offer
This is a casual role.
As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership, social club events, paid parental leave, salary packaging, study/development assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) and discounted health insurance.
How to Apply
If you have the skills, abilities and attitude to take on this position click on the Apply Now button to submit your application.
If you require further information after reviewing the position description available to download below, please contact Amanda Maher or Karen O’Shaughnessy 9559 7111.
Kingston values diversity and is committed to creating a workplace where all employees can be their true self every day. We are a child safe and equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.
To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal.
A position description is attached.