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Swim School Instructors at the City of Wanneroo are proud to help swimmers achieve new skills and celebrate these milestones. They are positive role models to the community and contribute to our great team. As our swim school continues to grow, we're looking for enthusiastic instructors to be responsible for:

• Planning lessons to achieve class outcomes;
• Managing behavioural challenges through positive redirection;
• Providing regular feedback on swimmer progress; and
• Teaching lessons in accordance with the City’s service standards, inclusive of appropriate and safe progressions, physical manipulation and assessment standards.

Swim School Instructor Position Description

As a collaborative member of the Swim School team, the position is accountable for lesson planning and delivery and class supervision. The successful appointee must be an adaptable, experienced and accredited instructor.  They must also thrive working in a very busy and change driven organisation.   As such, applicants must be able to demonstrate through their CV and covering letter that they meet the following capabilities:

1. Lesson planning;
2. Effective communication;
3. Class management and behavioural support skills; and
4. Ability to adapt to varying skill levels and changing circumstances within a lesson.
5. Experience in teaching the Royal Life Saving Society’s Swim and Survive Curriculum (desirable).

If you have experience of teaching people with additional needs and/or experience in teaching parent/baby classes, and would like to continue working in this area, please include this in your cover letter.

Applicants must hold a valid Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety License, a current Working with Children Check and CPR (or higher award) qualification.

The successful candidate will be required to work a variety of hours which form part of the operational hours for Wanneroo Aquamotion, which will include evenings and weekends. Please detail your availability for work Monday to Sunday in your covering letter.

As a collaborative member of the Swim School team, the position is accountable for lesson planning and delivery and class supervision. The successful appointee must be an adaptable, experienced and accredited instructor.  They must also thrive working in a very busy and change driven organisation.   As such, applicants must be able to demonstrate through their CV and covering letter that they meet the following capabilities:

1. Lesson planning;
2. Effective communication;
3. Class management and behavioural support skills; and
4. Ability to adapt to varying skill levels and changing circumstances within a lesson.

Applicants must hold a valid Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety License, a current Working with Children Check and CPR (or higher award) qualification.

If this position sounds like your next career step in a role you are passionate about - then apply now.  We look forward to receiving your application. 

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Reference Number:  19890

Close date:  30 November 2024

For further information regarding the position visit the City of Wanneroo website or contact Lee Duffy, Swim School Team Leader on 08 9405 5993.

Applicants may be required to undergo a medical assessment to determine their fitness to carry out the duties of this position.

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Wanneroo are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to provide a National Police Clearance no older than 6 months.