Are you qualified and looking for stable employment within a successful swim school/organisation?

This is your opportunity to work within an award winning swim school, local government, staff receive ongoing training, support, opportunity to work at three centres working within a structured program. Weekend penalty rates apply within FCC and the opportunity to be trained in all aspects within the swim academy.

THE POSITION:  The Fairfield City Swim Academy is seeking a self-motivated and proactive individual to join its innovative team in the position of Learn to Swim Instructor. Swim Instructors are required to work at Prairiewood, Fairfield and Cabravale Leisure Centres.

The position provides the opportunity for the incumbent to work within all aspects of the swim academy this unique position offers the flexibility of teaching and administration on a weekly basis. Instructor permanent position responsibilities are general administration duties, supervision and instruction of varying levels of swimming and programs including Learn to swim, schools and squads, liaison with customers/participants within all Swim Academy programs.

You will be required to display and maintain a high standard of professional application towards the position.

Fairfield City Council are offering the opportunity to continue your passion for swimming, working in a position that promotes growth and development in and out of the water. Working across three sites the position provides you a diverse role/workplace in a large organisation offering the successful applicant to make a difference in a rewarding industry.

ESSENTIAL:

• Minimum Current Teacher of Water Safety certificate from one of the following organisations: Austswim, Royal Life Saving, Swim Australia
• Minimum Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate.
• Minimum Current Working with Children Check.  
• When applying for the position it is necessary to describe the level of knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience required for the position.

DESIRABLE:

• Class C Drivers Licence;
• First Aid Certificate
• Extension certificates from one of the following organisations Austswim, Royal Life Saving, Swim Australia (eg. Infants aquatics, Access and Inclusion, Competitive Strokes)
• Experience in similar Aquatic or Leisure centre environment.
• Describe additional knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience that would be beneficial to the position.

SALARY/ EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

• Fulltime position 76hrs per fortnight (job share maybe considered).
• Permanent part-time position, 50 hours per fortnight (25hrs per week)
• Permanent part-time position, 40 hours per fortnight (20 hours per week)
• The commencing salary for the fulltime position is $59,642 and parttime 25hrs position is $38,092 with a progression available upon demonstrated competencies, plus 11% super.
• Weekend penalty rates apply
• Uniform provided
• Hours of Work: between 7am to 10pm Monday to Sunday. However, commencing and finishing times will be flexible and will depend on operational needs.