Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity forCasual Learn to Swim Instructorsto join their team in Lithgow, NSW.
Reporting to the Aquatic Centre Team Leader, you will be responsible for planning and delivering high quality instruction and safe swimming lessons in a safe, fun and effective manner.
More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):
Working independently with small groups of children and or adults to provide learn to swim tuition based on AUSTSWIM Guidelines while ensuring safety of participants of the program.
Maintain a high level of enthusiastic customer service at all times.
Organise all swim school equipment needed for lessons and set up/pack up when required
Conduct learn to swim lessons and programs which meet the individual needs of participants
Liase with other instructors and participants in order to continually improve service delivery
Maintain records related to learn to swim classes
Plan learn to swum classes prior to delivery
Work within the level and timing structure of Councils swim school program
Present a positive image of Council to the public
Comply with all applicable Council policies and procedures
Co-operate with supervisors/managers to ensure safety, quality and environmental requirements are met
Have a passion for working with the community to provide a skill for life.
For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please CLICK HEREfor the complete Position Description.
The Opportunity
Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity forCasual Learn to Swim Instructorsto join their team in Lithgow, NSW.
Reporting to the Aquatic Centre Team Leader, you will be responsible for planning and delivering high quality instruction and safe swimming lessons in a safe, fun and effective manner.
More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):
Working independently with small groups of children and or adults to provide learn to swim tuition based on AUSTSWIM Guidelines while ensuring safety of participants of the program.
Maintain a high level of enthusiastic customer service at all times.
Organise all swim school equipment needed for lessons and set up/pack up when required
Conduct learn to swim lessons and programs which meet the individual needs of participants
Liase with other instructors and participants in order to continually improve service delivery
Maintain records related to learn to swim classes




Plan learn to swum classes prior to delivery
Work within the level and timing structure of Councils swim school program
Present a positive image of Council to the public
Comply with all applicable Council policies and procedures
Co-operate with supervisors/managers to ensure safety, quality and environmental requirements are met
Have a passion for working with the community to provide a skill for life.
For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please CLICK HEREfor the complete Position Description.
About you
The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:
Current Austswim Certificate – Teaching of swimming and Water Safety or equivalent
Current CPR Certificate
Current Senior First Aid Certificate
Current Working with Children Check (if over 18)
Demonstrated commitment to the principals of honesty and integrity
Commitment to Work Health and Safety
In addition, an ideal candidate would have:
Previous experience in 'Learn to Swim' Programs
Austswim Certificate – Teacher of Aquatics for People with Disabilities, competitive strokes or equivalent
Current Austswim Certificate – Teacher of infants and Aquatic or equivalent
Level 1 Australian Swimming Coaching Qualification
Aqua Aerobics Certification
Current Pool Lifeguard qualifications
Class C Drivers Licence
Previous experience in the aquatics industry
Have good oral and written communication skills
A high level of customer service delivery skills with energy and enthusiasm and a desire to help people
Ability to problem solve and work within a team workplace to resolve minor problems with participants, other employees and members of the public.
Salary and Benefits
If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in yourcareer, this is the role for you.
Casual rate between $***** and $***** per hour, depending on applicants age, skills, qualifications and experience.
Casual, on an as needs basis.
Ongoing learning and development opportunities




Flexible working environment
Availability to work flexible schedule including weekends and public holidays
Please note: To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria.
Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.
Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.
Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment.
Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.
You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
Lithgow City Council
The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains.
The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west.
The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains.
In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds.
These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areasoffer atruly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.
Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of theenvironment, community and economy for present and future generations.
The guiding principles of integrity, resilience, respect and accountability define how Lithgow City Council strengthen its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community.
For further details on Council's values, please visit
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📌 Casual Learn To Swim Instructors (New South Wales)
🏢 Lithgow City Council
📍 New South Wales