4 Mar 2021

Part-Time Aquatic Programs Officer X 2 (20 hrs/Week)

for Inner West Council – Sydney

Job Description

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About Inner West Council

Inner West Council is among Sydney’s larger local government agencies looking after a vibrant community of 185,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable and diverse suburbs.

As we continue to deliver quality, innovative and inclusive programs and services, we would love it if you can join in our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement and business excellence. The community is at the heart of the organisation and Council puts its ‘Values First’ with flexibility, integrity, respect and the spirit of team as a set of values and associated behaviours for all levels in the organisation. We expect commitment to these values from all employees in performing their respective roles

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $14.95/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

About the role

Fantastic opportunity for two enthusiastic, positive and proactive individuals with a passion for delivering outstanding and professional Learn to Swim and Aquatic Programs to join our amazing Aquatic Services Team.

Working at one of our well-known and iconic Aquatic Centre, you will assist the Learn to Swim Supervisor in the planning, delivery and evaluation of all swim education programs. You will oversee all swimming programs, ensuring efficient and effective operations with a high level of customer service to the Centre’s users.

Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

This is a permanent part time role (20 hrs/week)

Salary

$31,780 p.a. – $35,998 p.a. (Based on 20 hours per week) + Super

To be eligible to apply, applicants must possess the following:

1. Austswim instructors Certificate or equivalent.

2. Senior First-Aid including Current Resuscitation Certificate.

3. Experience in instructing all levels/age groups of Learn to Swim (LTS).

4. Experience in the supervision of LTS programs on deck.

5. Excellent communication, customer service and problem-solving skills.

6. Ability to lead a team and solve problems quickly and constructively.

7. Sound computer and administration skills.

8. Supervisory Experience.

9. Knowledge and understanding with a commitment to implement EEO & WH&S principles.

10. Green Coaching Licence, Austswim extension courses or a willingness to obtain them

Note: Successful applicants will need to provide a certified copy of the following documents:

• Proof of work rights in Australia (e.g. copy of Passport or Birth Certificate etc)

Current Austswim Instructors Accreditation or equivalent

Senior First-Aid including Current Resuscitation Certificate.

• Please provide your WWC Number with your application

Enquiries

Katie Pellegrino, Aquatics Centre Manager on 9392 5286

Closing Date

Sunday 21 March 2021, 11:30 PM

How to Apply

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.
Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

Inner West Council is a Diversity employer. We encourage applications from all candidates.

Council is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers to apply.