Shoalhaven City Council

Leisure Attendant – South (Learn to Swim)

• Permanent / Full-time
• Salary: $55,325 - $62,201 gross p.a. plus 12% Super
• 38 hours per week (Monday to Sunday as per roster)
• Located at the Ulladulla Leisure Centre, Warden Street, Ulladulla
• Applications close Wednesday, 8 July 2026 (at midnight)

About the Roles
We are looking for a full-time team member to join the Shoalhaven Swim Sport Fitness team to promote a fun, fit and healthy lifestyle for our growing community.

Our Leisure Attendants perform a range of roles across the facility, with duties tailored to your qualifications and experience. While opportunities exist across areas such as customer service, pool lifeguarding and operations, this role has a strong focus on Learn to Swim (LTS) instruction, supporting the delivery of high-quality aquatic education programs for our community.

If you are passionate about teaching, enjoy working with people of all ages and abilities, and are committed to delivering excellent customer service in a safe and welcoming environment, we want to hear from you!

Learn to Swim

• Current AustSwim Certificate - Teacher of Water Safety
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Award (CPR)
• Current AustSwim extension certificates enabling instruction of specialist areas is applicable.

Lifeguard

• School Certificate
• Current RLSSA Pool Lifeguard Award or ability to completed Pool Lifeguard Licensing requirements (within 21 days of commencing duties)
• Current RLSSA Bronze Medallion
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Award
• Current WorkCover accredited First Aid Award

Aquatics Instructor - Coach

• Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association Junior Squad and Assistant Coach Accreditation
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Award (CPR)
• AustSwim - Teacher of Water Safety

Fitness Instructor (Wet & Dry) / Gym Attendant

• Certificate III in Fitness (Gym Instructor)
• Current accreditation with Fitness Australia or the ability to obtain within 3 months of commencement.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Award (CPR)

Gym Assistant

• Certificate III in Fitness (Gym Instructor)
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Award (CPR)
• Current WorkCover accredited First Aid Award

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

How to Apply
To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

1. Please outline how you meet the essential criteria for this position including skills, qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.
2. Briefly describe your experience with Learn to Swim (LTS) programs or any relevant teaching or customer service experience. If you don't have direct LTS experience, outline your transferable skills and interest in aquatic education.
3. Which other aquatics or leisure areas are you interested in? (Select all that apply) (Lifeguard, Learn to Swim, Aquatics Instructor - Coach, Fitness Instructor (Wet & Dry)/Gym Attendant)

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Working with Children Check Verification, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Medium Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3203.

Applications Close: Wednesday, 8 July 2026 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Renee Waldron - Ulladulla Leisure Centre Coordinator - 02 4444 8808

Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• Generous leave entitlements
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9 day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Novated lease arrangements available
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

At Shoalhaven City Council, we are proud to foster a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.
We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members to apply.
We are committed to ensuring a equitable recruitment processes. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments to fairly demonstrate your skills, please contact us.
As a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to upholding the rights of children and young people and ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all.