Canterbury-Bankstown Council

Swim School Instructor

Here at CBCity
The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Councils in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 380,000 residents. 

Click here to hear what our Leisure and Aquatics Team have to say about working at CBCITY! 

The role
We work as one team, we work with integrity, and we care about our customers.
We are looking for individuals who have a commitment to safety and a desire to make a positive difference in our community. As a Swim School Instructor, you will have the opportunity to work across our multi-venue programs and help children and adults learn the lifesaving skill of swimming.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Effectively deliver swimming lessons in line with Council’s Swim School Instructor Manual.
• Ensure set up and pack up of all equipment is done in a timely and safe manner.
• Actively participate in Swim School Team Member in house training.

*For a full list of duties, click here to review the position description.

You will have:

• The ability to swim 25m Freestyle, 25m Backstroke & 25m Breaststroke.
• The ability to teach children in a group class environment.
• Excellent verbal communication, organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• A current Working with Children Check Clearance number.
• A current Swim Teacher accreditation from Royal Life Saving, Swim Australia, AustSwim or other recognised licence provider.
• A current CPR certificate.

What's on offer:

• Flexible casual opportunity.
• $38p/h + 11.5% superannuation 
• Penalty rates earned on weekends.
• Ability to apply for higher hourly pay rate after 12 months of employment.

For more information, please contact James Colquhoun, Site Supervisor Swim School on james.colquhoun@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply Now’ button and create a login using your email address and upload your:

• Resume;
• Cover Letter explaining your suitability for the role;
• Working with Children Check number (or proof of application);
• Swim Teacher Licence certificate;
• Current CPR certificate.

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at recruitment@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

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

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.