• Fixed Term Contract for 12 months, Parttime for 16 hours
• $83,714.28 per annum (pro rata) plus Superannuation
• Join the Active Living team

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

At Hume City Council - Active Living, we pride ourselves on creating a workplace culture that is united, proactive, inclusive and unrivalled. We are looking for passionate people who share these values and want to make a difference.

The Team Leader Swim School will ensure the provision of high-quality swim lessons and opportunities to Hume City Council residents, by providing safe, friendly, inclusive and welcoming environments through leading the delivery of swim program, supervision and operations.

What you’ll be doing:

• Ensure the highest quality standards are maintained relating to Aquatic Education programs, service delivery and facilities in accordance with the standards recommended by the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) ‘Guidelines for Safe Swimming Pool Operation’ and Hume City Councils ‘Service First’ policy.
• Ensure as far as is practicable, the health and safety of all members of the public using the facilities; by operating in accordance with the RLSS Guidelines for Safe Swimming Pool Operation, by maintaining an organisational culture committed to safety.
• Supervise and roster Aquatic Education Program staff, ensuring appropriate staffing levels are maintained in accordance with the Aquatic Education Program needs of the centre and directions from the Hume Swim School Coordinator.
• Ensure that all Aquatic Education Program staff, upon commencement, are provided with a complete Staff Induction in accordance with Hume City Council and Hume Leisure Centres recruitment guidelines.
• Plan and provide regular training for Aquatic Education Program staff.  
• Liaise and communicate with users of the Aquatic Education Programs, including class participants, parents/guardians, school and community groups, demonstrating appropriate responses to their needs and expectations, to assist and where possible to rectify, customer’s difficulties and queries.
• Assist the Swim School Coordinator / Unit Leader in the preparation of the annual budget for the Aquatic Education Program and take required actions to ensure monthly budget targets are achieved.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• The ability to provide appropriate recommendations to clients relating to Aquatic Education Program options and suitability.
• The ability to appropriately and effectively perform and demonstrate water education skills and the ability to effectively impart knowledge of water education skills to clients.
• Excellent communication skills required for client liaison, supervision of staff, instruction of students and members of the public.
• Ability to competently operate the Envibe Swim School Module.  
• Monitor sales performance and contribute to strategies that achieve enrolment targets
• Assist in the execution of local marketing initiatives and campaigns.
• Monitor attendance, progression, and customer feedback to identify retention risks.
• Working knowledge of OH&S principles relating to Aquatic Education.

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications relating to sport and recreational management or a similar field. Or lesser formal qualifications with demonstrated skills and relevant experience in the coordination of aquatic education programs, including program development and supervision of aquatic education program staff.
• The incumbent is required to hold and maintain current qualifications in AUSTSWIM ‘Teacher of Swimming’ Certificate and Water Safety Certificate  
• Working with Children Card WWCC (employee version)
• Current Level 2 First Aid and CPR Certificate 
• Current Driver’s License

This position will be responsible for working with the broader Active Living team to create a more active, empowered and connected community.

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.

For any queries, please contact us at [email protected].

Applications will be reviewed progressively throughout the advertising period. This role may close once a sufficient number of suitable applicants has been received. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as early as possible.

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