Yarra City Council

Aquatic Programs Officer

Aquatic Programs Officer

Permanent- Full Time

Band 4 - $70,961.51 - $76,364.21 + RDO (for full time 38-hour week only) + superannuation

• Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Award-winning organisation-wide Health and Well-Being initiatives
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment  

A rare and exciting opportunity to be part of a leadership team that delivers outstanding Aquatic Programs and Services within the City of Yarra’s Property and Leisure Services. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their aquatic education career, offering the chance to make a significant impact and advance professionally.

Our team has a strong reputation in the community as the leading provider of swimming and water safety lessons. Alongside our flagship learn-to-swim program at Collingwood Leisure Centre, Richmond Recreation Centre, and the iconic Fitzroy Swimming Pool, we also offer school learn-to-swim programs, aquatic facility hire, and specialised programs such as 'Women Making Waves' and 'Access All Abilities', which create unique opportunities for our diverse patrons, members, and community.

The successful candidate will thrive in challenging and evolving situations, enjoy working collaboratively to support a large service-based team across multiple locations and be dedicated to the ongoing development of the team and exemplary customer service. Their passion for aquatic education and healthy lifestyles will drive them to innovate and strategically enhance our programs and services.

The key responsibilities include:

• To assist the Program Team Leaders in coordinating the day-to-day delivery of all Yarra Leisure aquatic programs.
• To support the Program Team Leaders in the supervision and development of Aquatic Staff service delivery.
• To provide exceptional customer service to patrons of the Yarra Leisure Aquatics programs.
• To perform a range of administrative functions to ensure an efficiently running Aquatic Programs.
• Assist in the facilitation and programming of school programs & facility hire.
• Implement the cover policy and be available to assist in organising replacements for absent staff.
• Be available to cover a learn-to-swim program session directly in case of an emergency.

We understand that not everyone will feel they have the experience to meet all of these 100%. However, if you feel you have the attitude and ability to grow within our team, we invite you to apply and have a conversation about this position.

For further information, please see the Position Description attached or contact Sam Murphy, Aquatic Sport Team Leader - sam.murphy@yarracity.vic.gov.au

Yarra City Council is a Dynamic Organisation. We pride ourselves on inclusive culture and development of staff.  We also aim to continually improve services to the community!

For further information regarding this role, please see the position description below, or contact Sam Murphy, Aquatic Sport Team Leader on (03) 9205 5522 or email sam.murphy@yarracity.vic.gov.au

 Aquatic Programs Officer 100135 100133 - Position Description - July 2024.pdf

Applications close Sunday 25 August 2024 at 11:55pm

To apply for this role, please upload your CV, Cover Letter and Key Selection Criteria.

*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