Swim Instructor (Clarence Regional Aquatic Centre)

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.

Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.

We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community. We strive to lead with openness and courage and want you to be part of that journey.

So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.

What you need to know:

• Casual position
• The package: $35 to $42 per hour plus superannuation and casual loading
• Location: Clarence Regional Aquatic Centre and Yamba Community Pool

About the role:

Are you passionate about water safety, skilled in instruction, and dedicated to creating a positive learning environment? This is a rewarding opportunity to shape confident swimmers and contribute to community wellness.

You will plan and deliver engaging, safe swimming lessons for all ages and skill levels. Your focus is on skill development, confidence building, and ensuring a positive experience for every swimmer including young people, adults, and NDIS clients.

You must have:

• A current, nationally recognised Swim Teaching Qualification
• Current First Aid & CPR certification
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current Drivers Licence
• Previous experience planning, delivering and instructing swimming lessons or similar

The key duties:

• Deliver lessons according to the swim program curriculum.
• Assess and support swimmers of varying abilities.
• Maintain a safe, caring, and supportive pool environment.
• Build positive relationships with swimmers and families.
• Follow all safety procedures and report hazards.

Ready to Make a Splash? We have several casual positions available at the Clarence Regional Aquatic Centre and Yamba Community Pool. Swimming lessons are held Monday to Sunday and include early mornings. Please indicate your availability and preference of location in your application.

To be considered for this position you will need to:

• Address the essential requirements of the role as per position description
• Attach certificates and licences as listed in the essential requirements as a supporting document
• Attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume (5 pages maximum) that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this position. You will need to demonstrate how you meet the focus capabilities and how your skills will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities.
• Answer the target questions - maximum 300 words each question

Contact: Kate Smith, Team Leader Aquatics

Closing date: Tuesday 8 pm (NSW time).

Other important information:

This position is located at Council's Clarence Regional Aquatic Centre and Yamba Community Pool, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future. A probation period applies to this position. Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply. Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.