Salary: $86,969 to $93,313 + 11% superannuation + Income Protection About the Opportunity The Town of Gawler has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced, and dedicated individual to join our team as the Aquatic Programs Coordinator at the Gawler Aquatic Centre!
The Gawler Aquatic Centre is the pride of the North, known for its deep community ties and its role as one of Gawler's most beloved community facilities. Featuring a 50-metre outdoor pool, a program and toddler pool, a splash pad, and shaded areas, the Centre offers plenty of outdoor enjoyment for everyone. Recent investments have enhanced this local treasure, including a complete change room redevelopment in 2019/2020 and a new plant room for the 50-metre pool in 2023.
Operating from October through April, the Centre offers a wide range of community and council-led programming. A highlight is our thriving Learn to Swim program, which holds a special place in the community by delivering essential swimming lessons and water safety education to local children. Our winter closure allows for focused planning, improvements, and preparations for the next season.
What you'll be doing Leading, developing, and implementing engaging aquatic programs for all agesLook for opportunities to maximise pool space in off-peak periodsExpanding and enhancing the popular Learn to Swim program to reach even more local familiesCoordinating with internal and external stakeholders for program and facility planningCreating and maintaining effective marketing and promotional materialsEnsuring the Centre operates to industry best practices, with a high commitment to safety and service qualityPromoting and overseeing Work Health and Safety (WHS) and Risk Management systemsProviding leadership and direction to direct reports, and undertaking recruitment, training, rostering, and evaluationAs Aquatic Programs Coordinator, you'll play a key role in delivering top-quality service and managing the Centre's programs. With a strong emphasis on safety and a proactive approach to WHS, you'll ensure that every program—from Aqua aerobics and fitness classes to birthday party bookings and our well-loved Learn to Swim program—runs smoothly and successfully.
About Us Established in 1839, the Town of Gawler is one of South Australia's most significant historic towns, in one of the state's fastest growing regions.
As one of the fastest growing Council areas, we take pride in actively engaging our community through regular consultation and readily providing opportunities for our residents to influence important future outcomes. The Town of Gawler provides a progressive, rewarding and flexible working environment with a strong reputation built on collaboration, dedication and skilful fulfilment of community visions.
Town of Gawler is an organisation that celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, supporting the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences of our employees.
Our culture is underpinned by our values: Teamwork, Integrity, Collaboration, Creativity and Positivity. What's on Offer The Town of Gawler provides a flexible working environment, ongoing training, professional development, and benefits to support its employees, focusing on reward, recognition and job satisfaction.
Opportunity: 2-year Fulltime ContractWork Life Balance: Flexible working conditions, 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata), sick leave and paid qualification entitlementsSalary: Fulltime position - Competitive Salary, $86,969 to $93,313 plus SuperJob Satisfaction: Contribute to making a positive impact on the community. Working with a dedicated and supportive team.About You You are a motivated, enthusiastic professional passionate about making a positive impact on the Town of Gawler and its community. You have experience in aquatic facility management, program delivery, and engaging with the public.
To be successful in securing a position, you will hold the below certificates:
Current First Aid and CPRTeacher of Swimming and Water Safety CertificatePool Lifeguard CertificateCurrent Department of Human Services Working with Children CheckCurrent unimpeded South Australian Driver's LicenseTeacher of Swimming and Water Safety Extension CertificatesPrevious experience in a similar facility in a supervisory role is desirable.
How to Apply Applications must be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer and be submitted via email only ******.
To be considered for the position, please address the Selection Criteria in the Position Description that can be downloaded from the website www.gawler.sa.gov.au and include a covering letter and current resume.
If you would like to know more about the role please contact Angus Whitby, Team Leader Aquatic and Recreation Services on (08) 8522 0***.
General enquiries can be made to the Manager People and Culture Sue Tobin on (08) 8522 9***.
Council is an equal opportunity employer that is passionate about embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that believe they meet the criteria of the position.
Town of Gawler is a smoke, drug and alcohol-free work environment.
Applications close 11.59pm Wednesday 20 November 2024.
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