Casual Learn To Swim - Training 2023

Burwood Council Full Time Permanent 1/05/2023

Interested in becoming a Royal Life Swimming and Water Safety Teacher?

Enfield Aquatic Centre, together with Royal Life Saving NSW and the NSW Government is offering the opportunity for keen, committed candidates to obtain a teaching qualification for FREE

What does a Royal Life Swimming and Water Safety Teacher do?

  • Equipped with specialised skills, Teachers will provide essential swimming and water safety tuition
  • Engage with small group classes to encourage and motivate participants whilst they gain an invaluable life skill

What do you need to apply for this opportunity?

  • Access to a computer and the internet
  • Reasonable level of fitness and swimming ability
  • Must be an Australian citizen/permanent resident humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen
  • Aged 15 years or older
  • No longer at school
  • Additional criteria can be viewed at: https://www.drowningprevention.org.au/pathways/funded-training
  • If you do not meet the above criteria but have an interest in becoming a Learn to Swim Teacher please call Jessica Gilmour, Team Leader at Enfield Aquatic Centre on 9078 6171 to discuss possible alternative training options

What will the training involve?

  • Self-paced online training
  • 1 day face to face practical workshop
  • Complete trial teaching hours at Enfield Aquatic Centre

What commitment will you need to make?

  • Time to complete training
  • Upon successful completion of training, commit to a minimum of 2 weekday afternoon shifts per school term for a 12 month period
  • Obtain a Working with Children Check through Service NSW, simple online form (approx. $80)

If successful & once qualified:-

  • Be employed as a Casual Learn to Swim Instructor at Enfield Aquatic Centre
  • Be paid a minimum of $34.67 per hour plus Superannuation at 10.5%
  • Potential for inclusion in annual Performance and Development reviews, which can result in salary increases and access to development opportunities
  • And there’s more… weekend work attracts excellent penalty rates

What you need to do now:-

  • Click on Apply Now and answer all questions
  • Include a CV so we can get to know you
  • If considered suitable, you will be contacted to attend an interview online or onsite at Enfield Aquatic Centre very soon

For further information:-

Training is delivered in line with COVID safe requirements.

Participant and trainer safety remains our number one priority.