Swimming Instructor (Bega)

**Job No**:BVSC835**

**Location**:Bega, Pambula Beach, Eden, Bemboka, Candelo**

**Closing Date**:30 Jun 2026 AEST**:

- A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the prospect to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.
- As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.
- With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.
- We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:

- Rostered days off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Salary packaging **The Opportunity**:

- We have multiple opportunities for engaging and supportive individuals to prepare, teach and promote swimming lessons across BVSC pools in Bega, Pambula Beach, Eden, Candelo and Bemboka.
- As a Swimming Instructor, you will instruct swimming and water safety programs and structure program times in conjunction with the Program Supervisor. You will engage positively with the community to promote our centres and liaise with the Program Supervisor to implement strategies that increase participation and improve programs.
- To view the Position Description, please click here.
- **About You**:

- We are seeking individuals who hold a Swimming and Water Safety Teacher qualification and current industry registration.
- You will have the following skills and experience;
- Strong communication skills with the ability to relate positively to children, parents and staff.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to program changes including class times, type and group size.
- Proven understanding of the principles of teaching children in an aquatic environment.
- Appropriate level of physical fitness to carry out the duties required. **Benefits**:

- These are seasonal casual positions working varying hours.
- The total remuneration package for this position commences at $40.05 gross per hour (inclusive of superannuation and casual loading), comprising of:

- $28.61 per hour base salary
- $7.15 per hour casual loading (calculated at 25%)
- $4.29 per hour superannuation (calculated at 12%) Additional benefits for this position include:

- Annual _Award_ salary increases and performance reviews
- Wellbeing Initiatives
- Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations. **Application Process**:

- Bega Valley Shire Council undertakes a merit-based recruitment and selection process. It is essential that the required qualifications, skills and experience are demonstrated through a covering letter (2 pages maximum).
- For further information on this position, please contact Nicholas Hoynes
- Aquatics and Leisure Facilities Coordinator on 02 6494 3100.
- **Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 30 June 2026.**
- _ Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role._
- _ This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure._ Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ptz86