Learn to Swim Instructors

Where you fit in and the difference you can make 

We live in a beautiful region and we are rebuilding our organisation to be stronger than ever and more efficient than ever. We aim to be leaders in our fields and ultimately improve services for our community. To do this, we need great people from all walks of life, who see our vision and are passionate about contributing to it.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for Casual Learn to Swim Instructors to join our Goonellabah Sports and Aquatics Centre (GSAC) and Lismore Memorial Baths (LMB) teams.

You will be working in a rewarding role providing swimming lessons to individuals, groups and schools as per our Swimsations Learn to Swim Program. This position comes with the benefit of being able to utilise the wonderful facilities that GSAC has to offer.

What we trust you to deliver 

• Deliver Learn to Swim classes according to the Swimsations Learn to Swim Program
• Ensure the safety of all students 
• Provides direction and tuition to participants
• Deliver consistently high levels of customer satisfaction and teaching excellence
• Deliver services aligned to the business activities of the team.

What you'll need to be successful

• Be outcome focused and accepting of new ideas and embrace change
• Demonstrated experience in the delivery of effective high-level customer service
• Able to work independently and in a team while fostering an environment based on teamwork and cooperation
• Excellent time management skills 

We list items to give you an opportunity to show us your potential and how you can transform with us. If you have an interest in being a learn to swim instructor, but aren't yet qualified, Swim Australia are holding a Learn to Swim Instructor Course at GSAC on 29 September 2023. A Royal Life Swim Instructor Course is also being held on the 20 October 2023 at GSAC (Course completion will be at your own cost). Please use your resume and responses in your application to demonstrate to us that you can deliver the aspects of the role and that you have what is needed to thrive. 

More information

$33.18 per hour.

For more details please contact Elizabeth Watts, Aquatics Coordinator, on (02) 6625 5370.

Pre-employment Screening: There will be a series of pre-employment checks including health assessments (includes confidential medical statement & functional fitness assessment) and receipt of copies of relevant qualifications and reference checks.

In accordance with the requirement for ‘Working with Children' anyone starting a new, paid job in child-related work must apply for the Working With Children Check (WWCC). This is a requirement for this position and it is the responsibility of the successful applicant to have undertaken the WWCC and the ‘Clearance to Work with Children’ provided to Council prior to commencement. For further information on how to apply please refer to the Office of Children's Guardian website.

Applications will remain open until vacancy is filled.

Don't hesitate to apply, please review the position description and complete your application below including a current copy of your resume.