City of Canning

Swimming Teachers – Expression of Interest

About the role

Are you passionate about swimming and dedicated to sharing your skills with others?

As a Swimming Teacher, you'll play a vital role in promoting water safety to our community at the Cannington and Riverton Leisure Centres. Reporting to the Team Leader Swimming, this role delivers quality swimming instructions to students in various swim school programs and provides exceptional customer service to both students and parents.

A snapshot of your new role:

• Teach swimming lessons in accordance with City of Canning Swim School curriculum, AUSTSWIM, Swim Australia and Royal Life Saving Society’s guidelines
• Develop effective and engaging lesson plans
• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to students, helping them to improve their swimming abilities and confidence
• Maintain accurate attendance records and regularly update the skills lists
• Maintain a safe and supportive learning environment at all times
• Depending on qualifications and experience, deliver a range of swimming lessons, including baby and toddler, pre-school, school-age, lifesaving, CALD, adults and squads

The roles available are casual and work across both Leisure Centres, 48 weeks of the year.

Applicants are required to work a minimum of 2 shifts per week. Shifts include weekday mornings (8:30am to 12:30pm), weekday afternoons (2:55pm to 7:30pm), weekend mornings (7:30am to 12:00pm) and weekend afternoons (12:30pm to 4:30pm). The start and finish times may vary depending on the number of enrolments received for the coming term, and there may be additional shifts available outside of these times.

Who we’re looking for:

• Current Swim Teacher License (AUSTSWIM, Royal Life Saving Society or Swim Australia)
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
• Current satisfactory National Police Clearance (within six months validity)
• Other AUSTSWIM qualifications desirable e.g. Infant and Preschool Aquatics, Access and Inclusion, Teacher of Adults.
• Strong teamwork skills and a commitment to providing a positive experience for all customers
• Availability to work a minimum of 2 shifts per week

Why you will love working at the City!

• Make a difference in the lives of your students and their learning to swim journey!
• $37.34 per hour (depending on age) inclusive of casual loading + super + weekend penalty rates
• Complimentary membership to the Cannington and Riverton Leisureplexes(gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness)
• Free on-site parking and staff amenities
• A supportive and collaborative team environment

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference!  With a population of over 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Canning welcomes you to apply:

Click APPLY to complete the application and submit your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred). Please outline your availability in your cover letter. You may also contact Reuben Thom 0409 328 761 for a confidential discussion.  Visit our website www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs for more information about the role.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing and as needed basis. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.