Aquatic Coordinator

About the role

The City of Hobart is recruiting an Aquatic Coordinator for the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre. The role coordinates and provides technical support for the day-to-day supervision, programming and delivery of aquatic programs, with a strong focus on compliance, customer engagement, consistent service delivery and continuous improvement. It is a full-time, temporary position of 12 months (1.0 FTE).

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of aquatic programs, including school swimming, Guardian, Child and Adult Aquatic programs, client assessments and aquatic staff supervision.
• Lead, train, mentor and roster aquatic staff to support the safe, effective and professional delivery of programs and services.
• Develop and improve aquatic programs, procedures and quality processes while ensuring compliance with safety requirements, industry standards and organisational policies.
• Advise professionally on aquatic industry trends, programming, budget projections, fees and charges.
• Support the promotion of aquatic services and ensure customers receive accurate and consistent information about available programs and products.

Required profile

• Experienced aquatic professional with strong industry knowledge and experience coordinating programs and supporting staff performance and development.
• Well-developed planning, scheduling and people leadership skills, maintaining high standards of safety, compliance and customer service.
• Confident in developing processes, managing competing priorities and leading teams through change and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills, working collaboratively with staff, customers, schools and other stakeholders.
• Holds, or can obtain or update where permitted: an aquatic teaching qualification such as AUSTSWIM, Bronze Medallion certification, HLTAID009 CPR, current registration to work with vulnerable people and a current driver's licence.

What we offer

• Salary of $93,872 to $96,788 per year plus 13.5% superannuation.
• Above award wages and employer superannuation with salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible work arrangements and a wide range of leave entitlements.
• Health and wellness programs, including onsite gyms, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Corporate health plan discounts and discounted membership at the Aquatic Centre.

Applications close 22 November 2026 and must be submitted through the online portal; candidates must complete a 600-word response to the position description before applying.