About the role

We are looking for passionate, community minded people to become part of our Learn to Swim team. Unqualified and qualified applications encouraged.

Our Learn to swim officers work across our Centers -  Splashdown, Leisurelink, Norlane ARC, Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre, Lara and Kardina Aquatic Centre - You will be responsible for delivering effective swimming and water safety to students in our Learn to Swim program.

Work type: Casual
Classification: Band 2 Casual LSO - $41.80 p/h inc casual loading

Key responsibilities include:

• Plan and conduct Learn to Swim classes
• Provide assessment reports of students and monitor progress
• Provide excellent customer service to swim school students and parents
• Provide regular feedback to students and parents on their progress
• Maintain compliance with current Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have;

Essential Experience:

• A passion for Swimming & teaching
• Swim teacher qualification
• A current employee Working with Children check.
• A willingness to undertake medical and functional assessments, as well as a police check
• Current CPR certificate.
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be flexible to meet the demands of the Leisure Centres. The position may involve morning, evening, and weekend work.
  This role will be guided by Royal Life Society Australia (RLSSA) Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations, City of Greater Geelong and Swim Sport and Leisure policy and procedures.
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical assessment as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! 

Child Safety Responsibilities   
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.  

Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

We are the City
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

Enquiries: Jacqui Wurf | 52724979 | jwurf@geelongcity.vic.gov.au 

Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

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