Leisure Centre Trainee (Aquatics & Swim School)

About the role

The City of Busselton is recruiting a full-time, 12-month fixed-term Leisure Centre Trainee for the Geographe Leisure Centre, commencing January 2027. Under the guidance of the Aquatics and Swim School Team Leaders, the trainee learns lifeguarding, swim teaching and aquatic safety while earning a nationally recognised qualification, including a Certificate III in Sport and Recreation (Aquatics), a First Aid Certificate, Pool Lifeguard training and Swim Australia Teacher training. The salary is $47,286-$56,451 plus super, depending on age.

Key responsibilities

• Learn lifeguarding, swim teaching and aquatic safety, and assist with pool supervision, water testing and plant operations.
• Deliver customer service to members and swim school families, and help plan and run leisure programs and events.
• Keep aquatic areas clean and safe, and complete on-the-job training and study to achieve the qualifications.
• Fill out incident and accident reports, report health and safety concerns, and complete record keeping and data entry.
• Monitor the aquatic area, complete pool supervision reports, clean the pool deck and assist with water treatment and plant checks.
• Provide swimming instruction, prepare lesson plans, set up and pack down equipment, and process enrolments and create teacher resources.
• Take relief for Learn to Swim lessons Monday to Friday and help with event set-up and pack-down.

Required profile

• Genuine interest in sport and recreation, and a demonstrated interest in the leisure centre or aquatics industry.
• Excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and commitment to training and study.
• Ability to work flexible hours Monday to Friday.
• Team player who enjoys helping people.
• National Police Clearance (within 6 months), current C Class driver's licence, proof of right to work in Australia, and a Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain one).
• Successful completion of Western Australian certification of education or equivalent certificate.

Required skills

• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to quickly learn and implement new technology.

What we offer

• Salary of $47,286-$56,451 plus superannuation, with a generous scheme up to 15.75%.
• Employee benefits including the option to salary package a novated lease vehicle, housing, gym membership and corporate health discounts.

Applications close on 22 November 2026; shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in early December. Applicants should submit a covering letter and resume through the online application form.