Kiama Municipal Council

Swim Instructor

Kiama Council is committed to promoting diversity and fostering inclusion as part of its Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) initiatives.

We currently have an opportunity for a Casual Swim Instructor to join the team at Kiama Leisure Centre. As a Swim Instructor you will get to: 

• To plan, teach and promote swimming lessons at the Kiama Leisure Centre

What we offer...

• Hourly rate of $36.38 inclusive of 25% casual loading
• Plus 11.5% superannuation 

What you'll need to be successful in the role...

• A current AUSTSWIM, Royal Life Saving or Swimming Australia certificate with a valid CPR qualification.
• Completed or be willing and able to complete the Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics (INF) within 3 months of commencement.
• Minimum 20 hours experience as a Swimming Instructor working with children of various age groups, effectively teaching a variety of swimming strokes.
• Understanding of the principles of child learning
• The ability to instruct water survival techniques.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Interested to know more? Click here to find out  

Pre-Employment Checks 

All employees and other workers must uphold and promote safety and wellbeing for children and young people.

This is a child-related position. You will be required to provide Council with your valid and current Working with Children Check (WWCC) number as a condition of your employment. In addition, your employment will be subject to a National Criminal Record Check to determine your suitability for employment.

What you'll love about working for Kiama Council...

• We understand the need for flexibility and can offer:
  - Accrued flex time allowing up to two days off each month for indoor staff
  - Nine day working fortnight for outdoor staff
  - Hybrid working arrangements e.g. work from home 

• Generous leave entitlements including:
  - Paid parental leave
  - Fifteen days of sick leave
  - Long service leave after five years
  - Casual loading in lieu of leave entitlements for casual employees

• We value your health and wellbeing and offer: 
  - Access to the Fitness Passport
  - Access to the Employee Assistance Program
  - Two paid health and wellbeing days each year

• We encourage professional development and learning and development opportunities including:
  - Study assistance
  - On the job training
  - Payment of licenses, tickets and courses deemed essential for your role

• Access to social club events for social club members:
  - BBQ's, raffles and year round events and celebrations
  - Birthday and Christmas vouchers
  

What you'll enjoy about the Kiama LGA...

Join our dedicated and enthusiastic team who are committed to creating a Municipality that has a healthy, vibrant, beautiful environment and harmonious connected and resilient community. We are focused on, not only achieving our organisational goals but assisting staff to realise their professional and personal goals.   

Contact: Danielle Ward, Administration Team Leader on 4232 1877. 

Closing Date: Ongoing applications will be accepted for this role. 

If this opportunity excites you, refer to our Information for Applicants Guide and apply on the following page. 

All correspondence will be via the e-mail you have provided in your application. (Please ensure you check your "Junk Mail" folder).

We pride ourselves on being One Council | One Team with our values

Respect | Integrity | Innovation | Teamwork | Excellence

underpinning everything we do.