Bega Valley Shire Council

Aquatic Team Members (Lifeguard, Aquatic Attendant, Swimming Instructor, Swim Coach, Gym & Fitness Instructor)

A career at Bega Valley Shire Council will immerse you in rewarding and interesting work for the diverse communities that call the south-east corner of NSW home, all of them nestled between rolling countryside and some of the best seaside locations NSW has to offer.

Our workforce of over 350 meets the needs of these communities with a wide range of services including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road works, water management, environment and parks, gardens and town centre care.

The Opportunity

We have multiple opportunities for diligent individuals to contribute to effective customer service, operations, maintenance, program instruction and pool supervision at BVSC managed Aquatic Facilities.

To view the Position Description for an Aquatic Attendant, please click here.

To view the Position Description for a Gym and Fitness Instructor, please click here.

To view the Position Description for a Swimming Instructor, please click here.

To view the Position Description for a Lifeguard/Pool Attendant, please click here.

To view the Position Description for a Swim Development Coach, please click here.

We also have an opportunity for a Bega War Memorial Pool Supervisor, for further details please click here.

About You

We are seeking individuals who have experience relevant to the operations of community pools and aquatic centres, including customer service, lifeguarding, learn to swim, swim coaching and/or gym and fitness facilities, and hold appropriate qualifications.

Benefits

These are seasonal casual positions working varying hours. 

The total hourly remuneration package for these positions commences from $38.71 - $47.28* comprising of:

• $27.78 - $33.92* per hour base salary
• $6.94 - $8.48* per hour casual loading
• $3.99 - $4.88* per hour superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)

Additional benefits for these positions may include:

• Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
• Salary packaging program (SmartSalary) 
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Employee Assistance Program, LifeWorks App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

Application Process

This is an open recruitment process designed to meet the seasonal and operational needs of the business. For this reason, there is no closing date set for the advertising period. We will endeavour to assess each application within 28 days of submission and notify applicants with an outcome. Where position vacancies are filled and there is no longer an operational need for a specific role, applications will remain on file and be re-assessed as a vacancy or operational need arises.

Bega Valley Shire Council undertakes a merit-based recruitment and selection process. It is essential that the required qualifications, skills and experience are demonstrated through a covering letter (2 pages maximum).

For further information on this position, please contact Nicholas Hoynes | Aquatic & Leisure Facilities Coordinator on 02 6494 3100. 

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.