City of Launceston
Reference No. 22-Fm-057
Version:
03/10/2014
Approved By: Manager Human Resources
Position Description
PF NUMBER:
PF0
POS NUMBER:
POS9002
POSITION TITLE:
Learn to Swim Instructor
AWARD CLASSIFICATION:
LAC grade determined on skills and experience
EMPLOYEE:
Vacant
DEPARTMENT:
Leisure and Aquatic Centre
DIRECTORATE:
Facilities Management
REPORTS TO:
Aquatic Education & Training Coordinator
PREPARED BY:
Amanda Mayes
DATE:
February 2015
APPROVED BY:
NAME:
Amanda Mayes
POSITION:
Aquatic Education & Training Coordinator
SIGNATURE:
POSITION PURPOSE (Why does this position exist)
The purpose of the Learn to Swim Instructor is to provide swimming lessons to groups,
schools and individuals as set out in the Leisure and Aquatic Learn to Swim program.
To provide professional instruction in the programs and provide a safe environment in
which students can learn and actively participate.
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Reference No. 22-Fm-057
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Approved By: Manager Human Resources
Position Description
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/DUTIES AND INDICATORS
Accountabilities/
Performance
Activities/Tasks include:
Major Duties
Indicators
Teaching of swimming
and water safety
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Customer relations
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Basic
knowledge
of
current OH & S policies
and procedures
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Work Safely with a Duty
of Care for fellow
employees and ensure
procedural compliance
Enhance water safety knowledge
of participants whilst developing
swimming, water safety and
survival skills.
Plan, organize and facilitate water
safety and swimming lessons in a
safe, professional and
enthusiastic manner.
Promote student participation in
the learn to swim program.
Set up equipment and other
materials in preparation for
swimming lessons.
Accurately record the progress of
each student and group and
maintain documentation.
Establish a good rapport, actively
listen to customer needs and
communicate effectively with
students, parents and other team
members.
Provide accurate and timely
advice and assistance to
customers in a pleasant and
helpful manner.
Promote a positive image of
Launceston Aquatic users
through professional standards of
work, personal presentation and
the efficient and effective
completion of work tasks, lessons
and programs.
Understanding of the wellbeing of
fellow workers, customers and
self.
Ability to move from teaching
station to teaching station while
keeping equipment clear of walk
ways.
Understand and apply all safety
procedures as written in the
Launceston Aquatic swim school
policies and procedures.
Perform all work in a safe manner in
accordance with the City of Launceston's
Work Health and Safety Policy and
Procedures
Student’s
improvement, progress
and performance
Patron feedback
Positive customer and
patron feedback
Maintain a safe and
clean teaching
environment
Ensure work is halted
where unsafe
practices are observed
While at work, a worker must –
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Position Description
(a) take reasonable care for his or her
own health and safety; and
(b) take reasonable care that his or her
acts or omissions do not adversely affect
the health and safety of other persons;
and
(c) comply, so far as the worker is
reasonably able, with any reasonable
instruction that is given by the person
conducting the business or undertaking to
allow the person to comply with this Act;
and
(d) cooperate with any reasonable policy
or procedure of the person conducting the
business or undertaking relating to health
or safety at the workplace that has been
notified to workers.
(Section 28 Work Health & Safety Act
2012)
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK
Yes/No
Working with Children Check required?
Yes
If yes, include in Selection Criteria table below
SELECTION CRITERIA
(KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ATTITUDES AND QUALIFICATIONS)
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AUSTSWIM Teacher of swimming and water safety
Practical experience teaching swimming and water safety (includes work
experience performed as part of achieving above AUSTSWIM qualification)
Current CPR qualification
Registered in Tasmania to work with children (required by 1 April 2015)
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised
A current understanding and awareness of WH&S practices and procedures
in the aquatic industry
Excellent interpersonal and face to face communication skills for interaction
with clients from a diverse range of cultural and intellectual backgrounds.
Desirable: A friendly, bubbly and outgoing personality
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
(External and Internal Customers, Supplier, Colleagues, etc)
Internal
Nature of Relationships
Other pool staff
Working relationship
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External
Pool patrons
Contractors
Nature of Relationships
Facility user
Service providers
REPORTING STRUCTURE
Manager
Direct Reports
Authorisations
Manager Leisure and Aquatic Centre
Nil
DELEGATIONS & AUTHORISATIONS
(Local Government Act, By-Laws etc)
Authorised to enforce By-law 14 1998 or successor
Authorised to stop work in unsafe conditions
CORPORATE APPLICATION ACCESS REQUIREMENTS
(indicate the access required for this position)
Yes/No Enter Workplace Details
Computer Access
Email and Internet / Intranet
No
Technology One Enterprise Suite
Employee Self Service
No
Purchasing
No
Limit $
Works & Assets
No
Technology One Property & Rating
No
ECM
No
POSITION TARGET QUALIFICATIONS
(required qualifications, competencies and skills)
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AUSTSWIM Teacher of swimming and water safety
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First Aid Certificate (Minimum Workplace Level 1)
POSITION SCOPE
(Budget Control, Relevant Statistics etc)
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N/A
Confidentiality
Staff are
a)
Able to access; or
b)
May be exposed in the course of performing their duties to
information that may be related to individuals, organisations or the
general dealings of the City of Launceston. Some of this information
will be of a sensitive nature – either within or external to the
organisation.
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Position Description
By accepting this position the employee undertakes:
a)
To keep all information that they are exposed to confidential during
and after their period of employment with the City of Launceston.
Information should never be disclosed outside of the organisation and
only be disclosed to other employees if there is a need within the
context of the task being performed.
b)
To not access any information within the organisation's systems that
is not directly relevant to their work.
c)
To abide by the requirements of the Confidentiality and Privacy
clause of the current Launceston City Council Enterprise Agreement.
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
Is there any other background information that would assist in describing
the nature and context of the role.
This position requires a police history record check (conviction check) for relevant
offences, a pre-employment health assessment, which includes a drug screening.
From 1 April 2015 this position requires current registration in Tasmania to work with
children through the Department of Justice.
CITY OF LAUNCESTON'S ORGANISATIONAL VALUES
Integrity – We behave ethically
 We tell the truth
 We keep our commitments
 We meet both the spirit and letter of
the law
Stewardship – We care about people
and the community in which we live
 We operate safely
 We are environmentally responsible
 We strengthen the community
Inclusion – We value diversity and
respect the dignity of each person
 We value differences in people and
perspectives
 We build relationships based on
mutual trust
 We recognise the contributions of
every individual
Initiative - We lead the way
 We have the courage and creativity to
shape the future
 We have the discipline to manage risk
 We act decisively in a timely manner
Teamwork – We work together to
achieve superior results
 We share ideas and talents to develop
solutions
 We support and rely on each other
 We value clear and open
communication
Accountability – We take responsibility
for our actions
 We live our values
 We set clear goals, measure results
and seek to improve
 We build the Launceston brand and
reputation
I agree to perform the duties detailed in this position description
in a manner consistent with the Organisation’s Values:
Employee’s Signature:
Date:
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