Aquatic Educator

Aquatic Educator

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council was created in 2016 through the three councils of Manly, Pittwater and Warringah coming together to deliver the highest quality services to the community. Exciting new infrastructure projects and community programs have quickly demonstrated the positive impact the new council is having. 

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Team Leader, Aquatic Programs, the role of the Aquatic Educator is to be responsible to professionally conduct swimming lessons and water safety educational programs at the Manly Aquatic Centre and to ensure the provision of exceptionally high standard of aquatic programs for the benefit of all users of the Centre.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a member of the Swim School Team and assist in advising matters to do with swimming instruction
• Assist the Team Leader Aquatic Programs in ensuring awareness of all educational programs provided and to promote them in a positive manner
• Be responsible for the maintenance of equipment, cleanliness of the swim school storage area and setting up and putting away of all equipment required for lessons
• As an Aquatic Educator, be responsible for the efficient and effective implementation of swim school programs and policies of the Centre
• Keep accurate student history and attendance records for every class and advise swim school staff when students are to be upgraded and swim certificates to be issued
• Liaise with the Team Leader Aquatic Programs in regards to lane allocation, enrolments, attendance and customer communication
• Exercise judgement and make decisions within delegated authority in relation to swim school teaching

Please refer to the Position Description for more information.

There aren’t many employers who offer career and lifestyle in a single package, but Northern Beaches Council does. We offer an attractive workplace, including:

• genuine work-life balance and flexible working arrangements
• employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits
• values based culture and a teams oriented working environment
• a culture of supporting continuous professional development
• high level of technological innovation and systems

How to apply:

Apply online and upload the following information

• Click on the 'Apply' button to complete your online application.
• You will have the opportunity to attach your resume and any supporting documentation.
• Please read the Position Description. You will be required to respond to the selection criteria questions online when you apply. Your response to these questions should demonstrate how you meet the requirements of this role.
• For further information, please contact Bec Goodman on 02 8495 5005 during business hours