Swimming Instructor

The Australian Sports Commission is embarking on the Green and Gold decade. An exciting time filled with international sporting competitions on home soil, including the Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cup, and culminating in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We have an ambitious new Strategic Vision and we need the best players on our team to help us deliver real results for the sporting sector and all Australians.

Are you up for the challenge?

The multi-award winning learn-to-swim program at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) is considered one of the best in the country, with programs specially designed for beginner, intermediate and advanced level swimmers.

Our programs include:

• learn-to-swim classes from infants to adults;
• school swimming programs;
• holiday intensive swimming programs;
• non-competitive squad training; and
• specialised workshops.

We are seeking enthusiastic, reliable, and committed individuals to join our Swim School team for our Term Swimming program and Schools program.

You need to have availability at least two days a week from 3:15pm – 6:30pm Monday – Friday and/or 9:15am – 12:30pm Saturday – Sunday.

Successful applicants must have or be willing to obtain an industry swim teaching qualification through Royal Life Saving, AUSTSWIM or Swim Australia and have a current CPR qualification and Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) card.

Additionally, our Canberra campus offers:

• Paid training
• Free parking
• Onsite facilities including café, dining hall, gym, and swimming pool.
• Priority placement for your children to access the award winning, onsite AIS Caretaker’s Cottage Childcare Centre.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact:

• Kathryn Blackman
• 6214 1924
• ***************@ausport.gov.au

Eligibility

• To be eligible for employment with the Australian Sports Commission, it is preferred that applicants are Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.

As part of the Commonwealth Child Safety Framework the ASC is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and leading the way in Child Safety across the sports sector. This position requires a Working with Vulnerable/Children People check to obtain employment.

Notes

• The ASC is committed to protecting children from harm. We require all applicants that will work with children to undergo screening processes prior to appointment.
• The ASC operates under the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989 and is separate to the Public Service Act 1999. The ASC accepts most leave liability and recognition of prior service if you are currently employed at a Commonwealth agency.
• If you are experiencing issues or have any questions with the e-recruitment system, please contact the People & Culture Hub via email ******@ausport.gov.au or phone (02) 6214 1***.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where its offices are located, the Ngunnawal people and recognises any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, the people of the Yugambeh Nation and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. The ASC extends this acknowledgment to all the Traditional Custodians of the lands and First Nations peoples throughout Australia and would like to pay respects to all Elders past and present. The ASC recognises the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to society and sport in Australia and celebrates the power of sport to promote reconciliation and reduce inequality.

Application and Job Description

The Job Description can be downloaded from the attachment below. The application form will include these questions:

1. Referencing the job description, please describe why you believe you are suitable for this position, including listing your key relevant achievements [up to 750 words]
2. The ASC’s shared values are respect, integrity, teamwork and excellence. Please describe which resonates with you and why [up to 300 words]