Trainee 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 21 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 370,000 residents. 

Click HERE to hear what our Leisure and Aquatics Team have to say about working at CBCity!

The role
We are looking for individuals who have a commitment to safety, work with integrity and a desire to make a difference in our community. As a Swim School Instructor, you will help children and adults of all abilities, learn the lifesaving skill of swimming!

No experience or qualifications? We are providing a rare opportunity for you to be trained and gain a new accreditation for FREE!! 

Must be available: 8am – 5pm on both Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd November 2024 to complete the Royal Life Swim Teacher Course.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Effectively deliver lessons in line with Council’s Swim School Teachers Manual (under supervision).
• Set up and pack up all equipment 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.

To be successful in this position, you will need to:

• Demonstrate your ability to swim 50m (25m Freestyle and 25m Form Stroke).
• Demonstrate your ability to teach children in a group class environment.
• Have excellent verbal communication, customer service, time management and organisational skills.
• Have a Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Be available to complete your training hours during these times:
  • Weekday shifts: 9am-12pm, 3pm-7pm
  • Weekend shifts: 8:30am-2pm

Remuneration

• Traineeship hourly rate: $22-$26 per hour (age dependent) + 11.5% super.
• On completion of the course requirements and training, you will become a fully accredited Swimming Instructor with your hourly rate increasing to $38 per hour.
• Penalty rates apply for weekends.
• Ability to apply for higher hourly pay rate after 12 months of accredited employment.

For more information, please contact Ann-Maree Talese (Team Leader Swim School) at ann-maree.talese@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 a:

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday, 22 September 2024

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.