At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and innovate aquatic education programs while mentoring a dynamic team.
- Company: Join Sydney's leading leisure venue, the Sydney Gymnastic and Aquatic Centre.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, develop leadership skills, and make a real impact.
- Other info: Exciting secondment opportunity from 19 October to 20 December.
- Why this job: Perfect for passionate individuals eager to enhance community aquatics and education.
- Qualifications: Experience in swim school operations and a strong understanding of aquatic safety.
The predicted salary is between 21.6 - 26.4 $ per hour.
Are you passionate about aquatics and driven to create exceptional learning experiences? An exciting secondment opportunity is available for an experienced and energetic team member to step into the role of Aquatic Programs Coordinator at Sydney Gymnastics & Aquatic Centre (SGAC) from 19 October to 20 December.
SGAC is Sydney's leading leisure venue! Our busy indoor Aquatic Centre is bathed in natural light, spacious and modern, creating an ideal environment for swimmers and team members alike. Currently, we attract 3,000 learn to swim students every week, over 4000 students annually through our schools program and 70,000 visitors a year!
The day to day:
- Primarily focusing on two deliverables; exceptional aquatic education programming and high standard of people leadership, the Aquatic Programs Coordinator will play an integral function in strengthening our industry leadership, expanding program quality and participation, and developing a high-performing instructional team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Design, implement, and continuously improve a comprehensive swim school curriculum (infant through adult levels)
- Oversee program quality, lesson standards, and participant outcomes
- Lead, mentor, and develop swim instructors and aquatic supervisors
- Ensure compliance with aquatic safety standards, risk management, and child safeguarding requirements
- Monitor KPIs including enrolment growth, retention, customer satisfaction, and instructor performance
- Drive innovation in programming to meet evolving community needs
- Build strong relationships with families, schools, and community stakeholders
- Manage staffing rosters, instructor training pathways, and professional development plans
- Ensure consistency in lesson delivery, assessment standards, and progression frameworks
Our perfect fit:
- Enthusiastic and passionate with contagious energy
- Experienced in aquatics programming and swim school operations
- Conscientious about providing a safe and enjoyable environment for learners of all ages and abilities
- Excited about supervising, training and leading a team of like-minded individuals
- Extremely knowledgeable about the aquatics industry, swimming and child development and technical training requirements
- Well-presented and enjoys engaging with the staff, parents and community members.
You’ll also have:
- Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating swim school programs
- Experience developing structured learn-to-swim pathways (infant, preschool, school-age, adult)
- Strong understanding of skill acquisition in swimming, age-appropriate teaching strategies, water safety frameworks, and inclusive programming
- Experience with instructor recruitment, onboarding, and performance management
- Knowledge of compliance requirements including aquatic supervision ratios, emergency action planning, and child safety legislation
- Budget management and program forecasting experience
- Current industry certifications (e.g., Swim Teacher, CPR, First Aid, Working with Children Check).
This secondment is a great opportunity to broaden your experience, develop your leadership skills and contribute to the continued success of SGAC's aquatic programs.
Secondment Period: 19 October - 20 December
Aquatic Programs Coordinator in Sydney employer: Sydney Gymnastic and Aquatic Centre
At Sydney Gymnastic and Aquatic Centre, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the leisure industry, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters professional growth and development. Our commitment to exceptional aquatic education and community engagement creates a rewarding environment for our team members, where they can thrive while making a positive impact on learners of all ages. With state-of-the-art facilities in Rooty Hill, employees enjoy a supportive atmosphere that encourages innovation and collaboration, making it an ideal place for passionate individuals to advance their careers.
Contact Details:
Sydney Gymnastic and Aquatic Centre Recruitment Team
