Dive into a New Career: Join the Ararat Fitness Centre Aquatics Team!

Ararat Rural City Council is looking for enthusiastic, community-minded individuals aged 16 and over to join our casual aquatics team at the Ararat Fitness Centre. 

Through Council's new Learn & Earn Program, participants can obtain their AUSTSWIM accreditation completely free of charge, creating opportunities to become a Learn to Swim Teacher or Aqua Aerobics Instructor at the Ararat Fitness Centre.

“This opportunity is perfect for anyone looking for flexible hours, including parents looking for school-friendly or after-school shifts,” says Mayor Bob Sanders. “Our fitness centre staff play a key role in boosting community health and promoting a lifelong love for active living”.

Please note that formal employment offers are conditional. Successful participants will be offered a casual employment contract at the Ararat Fitness Centre only after successfully completing both the required training program and job application process.

Requirements to start training:

• Current First Aid & CPR certificates
• A valid Working with Children Check

Please note: Current First Aid & CPR certificates and a valid Working with Children Check is not covered in the training. If you do not already have these, you must be willing to obtain them prior to starting training.

How to Apply: To express your interest in becoming a Learn to Swim Teacher or Aqua Aerobics Instructor, please complete and submit an Expression of Interest form via Engage Ararat.

For more information about the application process, please contact our Human Resources team on (03) 5355 0200.