Join Our Award-Winning Team as a Learn to Swim Instructor!
Are you passionate about water safety and love working with children? Sutherland Shire Council Leisure Centres are seeking enthusiastic Learn to Swim Instructors to support our thriving school swimming program, running weekdays from 9:30am to 1:30pm. Perfect for those looking to align work with school hours, while making a meaningful impact in the community.
- Develop your career whilst also balancing other commitments
- Combine your passion for the water and working with children
- Work in a supportive and dynamic environment
Why Choose Us?
We’re proud to be recognised for our excellence, community impact, and team culture:
- 2025 Highly Commended – Employer of Choice (ASSA)
- 2025 Finalist – Community Service (First in NSW) (ASSA)
- 2025 Highly Commended – Swim School Manager of the Year (ASSA)
- 2025 Finalist – Swim School of the Year (Swim Australia)
- 2025 Finalist – Outstanding Community Service (Swim Australia)
These accolades reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional aquatic programs and nurturing a supportive, high-performing team.
About The Role
As a Learn to Swim Instructor, you’ll:
- Deliver engaging, high-quality swimming lessons across all levels
- Promote water safety and build student confidence in the water
- Provide positive reinforcement to students and parents
- Delivering exceptional customer service
- Ensure safety and wellbeing in every class
- Uphold Austswim, Swim Australia, and Royal Life standards
This role primarily supports our school swimming program, so availability between 9:30am to 1:30pm Monday - Friday is desirable.
About You
Our ideal candidate will be passionate about swim teaching (just like us!):
- A current Working with Children Check
- Austswim Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety or Swim Australia Teacher or RLS Swim Teacher Licence
- A current CPR Certificate
- A genuine passion for teaching and water safety
- Strong communication and customer service skills
Join our Team and Grow with Us!
If you are ready to take on a rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now.
- Package: Salaries from $58,545 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation (salary paid pro-rata to part time hours worked).
- Hours of work: Permanent Part-time opportunities available, from 6 hours per week, with opportunity to flex up additional hours as required. Candidates must be available as rostered over a 7-day spread at various Leisure Centres (including Sutherland, Caringbah and Engadine Centre locations).
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and may also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
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Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.
