Orange City Council

Aquatic Programs Instructor

Hourly Rate: $37.26 - $40.61
(plus allowances and superannuation)

View the full Position Description by clicking HERE (this link will work on Council's website)

About Orange City Council

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 700 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

About the Orange Aquatic Centre

A purpose built facility completed in 2012, the Aquatic Centre boasts many features including heated indoor and outdoor pools and diving facilities, as well as beach volleyball and basketball courts and a kiosk and Café area.
Open all year round, with aqua aerobics, water polo and a large swim school on site, the Orange Aquatic Centre is a fantastic facility which stands out as an excellent environment to learn and enjoy one of life’s most important skills.

We have a diverse LTS program and can accommodate school hours, weekend and/or after schoolwork hours.

Jobs/Responsibilities

As a Learn to Swim Instructor with the Aquatic Centre you will be responsible for professionally planning and delivering high quality swimming lessons in a safe, fun and effective manner. This includes the ability to:

• Plan and execute appropriate learn to swim lessons which work within the structure of the program timetable and can be delivered according to established lessons plans
• Organise, set-up and pack up equipment needed for lessons, ensuring it is used appropriately and advise Aquatic Programs Co-ordinator or Aquatic Centre Co-ordinator of any faulty equipment
• Manage the behaviour of learn to swim students, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of participants in classes at all times

Skills/Experience

To be successful for this position, you will need:

• Current Teacher of Water Safety accreditation (Royal Lifesaving NSW or AUSTSWIM)
• Experience in the planning and delivery of a range of learn to swim programs
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) including the ability to interact with the general public and communicate effectively with a variety students
• Current Provide CPR certificate

To be successful in this role you will need a satisfactory criminal background check and Working With Children Check (please ensure that your current Working With Children Check number is listed on your resume).

Interested?

To apply, please click ‘Apply’. There are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You can also save and return to your job application at any time prior to the closing date.

If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact Aquatic Programs Coordinator, Carissa Garside or Leanne Wiggins on (02) 6363 3000.

Applications close Sunday 27 April 2025.

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.