Learn to Swim Instructors - Casual (Multiple Positions)

• Exciting opportunity to join our award winning Aquatic Centres team
• Based at Angelo Anestis Aquatic Centre (Bexley)
• Hourly Rate from $34.97 - $39.17 ph + 25% casual loading + 12% Super

Our team

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible, and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

The City Life Directorate delivers personalised and public services to enhance community life, including family, children, aged, leisure and cultural services.

Aquatic Centres

Bayside Council currently operates two Aquatic Centres, Angelo Anestis Aquatic Centre (Bexley) and Botany Aquatic Centre (Botany). Angelo Anestis Aquatic Centre is a modern facility that includes an indoor and outdoor pool, grandstand, gym and group fitness spaces, kiosk, and aqua play facilities. Botany Aquatic is a seasonal operation (Sept - April) with 50m,22m and toddler outdoor heated pools, picnic, and function facilities. Botany Aquatic will close at the end of April 2024 to undergo a major redevelopment.

About the role

The successful candidate will report to the Aquatic Programs Supervisor and contribute to the planning and delivery of swimming and water safety education lessons in line with the council and swim school and water safety teaching guidelines, policies and processes and the delivery of high-quality customer focused services to meet the needs of the community at Angelo Anestis Aquatic Centre Bexley and Botany Aquatic Centre. You have the option to work at one or both.

If you are passionate about fitness and are looking for an exciting opportunity within the Aquatics industry, this is the job for you!.

You can also expect to;

• Plan and conduct learn to swim and water safety lessons for a range of Aquatics Programs to meet the varying needs and abilities of participants, groups and squads.
• Support the Aquatic Programs team and assist in advising on matters relating to swimming instruction/swim coaching and other safety matters.
• Implement programs according to the needs of the students to ensure adequate planning and availability of resources.
• Recognise and respond effectively in emergencies in accordance with Council’s emergency action plans.
• Maintain equipment, cleanliness of the storage area and setting up and putting away of all equipment as required.
• Prepare and provide regular reports and updates on participants to the Aquatic Programs Supervisor.
• Identify, report and respond to any potential safety or hazard issues which may cause injury or illness to staff or patrons.
• Actively contribute to the review of policies and procedures to maintain regulatory.
• Maintain a professional and positive relationship with participants and parents/guardians to enhance effective customer service and delivery of Aquatic Programs.
• Ensure Child Safe Practices and procedures are implemented and complied with to mitigate risks.
• Promote the positive and collaborative culture and values of the organisation through open, fair, and transparent decision making and ethical, professional behaviour.
• Work in collaboration with and assist the team, Manager, and other key stakeholders to achieve business unit goals, work requests, demands and Council priorities.

About you

We are looking for a someone who has:

• Current Austswim Certificate for Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety or equivalent
• Current Austswim Certificate for Teacher of Infant and Pre-School or equivalent
• Current CPR/Resuscitation Certificate
• Current Working with Children Check (NSW).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills and experience.
• Hours of work between 5am to 11pm Monday to Sunday. However, commencing and finishing times will be flexible and depend on operational needs of each of the centres.

Our benefits and culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. The City Life team have a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives.

Closing date: Ongoing recruitment for 2026-2027. 

Salary: $34.97 - $39.17 ph + 25% casual loading + 12% Super

Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.

Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child-Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence.