Vacancy Details

Senior Aquatic Instructor – Join Our Passionate Team!

  • Permanent Part Time (20 hours per week)
  • $29.87 per hour + super

About Us

Become a key player in delivering life-changing aquatic education at the Premier Regional Sports & Events Precinct in Victoria! At Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre, we are committed to providing high-quality, safe, and fun swimming lessons for all ages and abilities. As part of our team, you will help shape the future of aquatic education, develop new talent, and provide exceptional experiences for our students.

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Aquatic Instructor to assist in the development and implementation of high-quality, customer-focused, and safe swim school programs. These include Learn to Swim, Transition to Squads, Infant Aquatics, and School Swim programs. This role offers a blend of teaching, mentoring, and leadership, where you'll make an impact in every class you lead.

As a Senior Aquatic Instructor, your key responsibilities will include:

  • On-Deck Supervisor: Oversee and ensure the smooth delivery of swimming classes, providing leadership to Junior Aquatic Educators and ensuring all lessons meet our quality and safety standards.
  • Customer Service Administrator: Maintain accurate records of students' progress, attendance, and competency via digital portals, and provide exceptional customer service to parents/guardians.
  • Senior Aquatic Educator Instructor: Conduct engaging and effective swim lessons for a variety of programs, from Learn to Swim to Transition to Squads and Infant Aquatics, fostering a fun, structured, and inclusive environment for students of all levels.
  • Coaching & Mentoring: Develop and guide Junior Aquatic Educators, helping them grow their skills, gain qualifications, and master effective teaching methods.
  • Assessment & Quality Control: Regularly assess students’ swim levels, provide feedback, and track progress to ensure the best educational outcomes for every participant.
  • Safety First: Ensure that all programs are delivered in a safe environment, adhering to the Swim & Survive policy and procedure, and respond to emergencies when necessary.
  • Communication: Maintain strong communication with parents/guardians about student progress and create clear learning pathways for ongoing development.

What We’re Looking For

To succeed in this role, you will have:

  • Experience: At least 10 years of experience in aquatic education, with a proven ability to assess, coach, and supervise.
  • Leadership Skills: Ability to mentor and supervise junior instructors, ensuring a high standard of program delivery and safety.
  • Customer Focused: A commitment to delivering excellent customer service and creating a welcoming environment for all participants and their families.
  • Program Development: Experience in developing and delivering Learn to Swim, Infant Aquatics, Transition to Squads, and School Swim programs.
  • Qualification Requirements: AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety, AUSTSWIM Assessor, and current First Aid & CPR certifications.
  • Desirable Skills: Experience in Autism Swim Certification, AUSTSWIM Teacher of Adults, and other advanced aquatic qualifications.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to handle challenging situations calmly and decisively, including emergencies.

What We Offer

  • Inclusive & Supportive Team: Join a team that values collaboration, learning, and personal growth.
  • Professional Development: Access training opportunities to enhance your career and skills.
  • Full Centre Membership: Enjoy complimentary access to all WSAC facilities.
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours to support your personal well-being.

If you are interested, a detailed Position Description is available below and further enquiries about this position should be directed to Tarryn Smith - Learn to Swim Team Leader on t.smith@wangaratta.vic.gov.au.

Applications close at 3pm on Monday, 23rd of December 2024. 

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer.  Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.  In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children.  These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check. 

When submitting your application, you will need to include:

  • Your current contact details;
  • A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;
  • A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;
  • A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explain how your skills and experience meet that criterion; and
  • Copies of any relevant qualifications or licences.