Learn to Swim Team Leader
Permanent Full Time (Flexible)
Band 5 - $78,448.84 - $90,891.22 + super + RDO (RDO applicable for full time 38 hours per week only)
- Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance
- Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
Yarra Leisure is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to lead our Learn to Swim team across Richmond Recreation Centre, Fitzroy Pool, and Collingwood Leisure Centre. This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the health and wellbeing of the Yarra community by delivering exceptional aquatic programs, including Learn to Swim, Squad, and school-based initiatives. Working within a supportive and inclusive environment, this position is key to fostering a positive team culture and ensuring that the community enjoys safe, engaging, and high-quality aquatic services
The ideal candidate will have experience managing aquatic programs, building and mentoring large teams, and ensuring operational excellence. Required qualifications include a Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety certification, current CPR, and a Working with Children Check. This role involves overseeing program scheduling, staff rostering, training, and maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and community engagement, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the success of Yarra Leisure’s aquatic programs.
Yarra City Council is Dynamic & Exciting Organisation. We pride ourselves on our inclusive culture, continual progression & development of staff. We aim to continually improve service to the community).
For further information see the position description or contact Rosie Lieschke, Aquatics and Operations Coordinator on 9205 5522 and/or Rosemary.Lieschke@yarracity.vic.gov.au.
Learn to Swim Team Leader 100134 - Position Description .pdf
Applications close on Sunday 19 January 2025 at 11.55pm
In your application, please include/attach your Resume and 1-page Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, provide an brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.
*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.