Assistant Swim School Manager | Pathway To Pool Manager

Saldom Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Career progression

Job summary

Shapland Swim Schools Everton Park is seeking an experienced swim teacher who is ready to take the next step in their career. You will help lead our team and support the daily operations of our learn-to-swim centre.

This role blends swimming instruction with management, offering hands-on leadership experience while continuing to deliver high-quality lessons and ensure a consistently positive experience for families. A pathway to a full-time Pool Manager position is available.

Qualifications

• Relevant swim teaching qualifications, First Aid, CPR and a current Blue Card will be required as applicable to the role.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Supporting, mentoring and guiding swimming instructors.
• Daily Operations: Coordinating class rosters, managing staff absences and helping ensure lessons run efficiently.
• Customer Service: Building positive relationships with families, managing enquiries and resolving concerns professionally.
• Administration: Managing enrolments, bookings, class changes, waiting lists and student records.
• Teaching & Development: Delivering high-quality swimming lessons and supporting consistent teaching standards.
• Safety & Facilities: Assisting with daily operational checks and workplace safety.
• Centre Leadership: Taking responsibility for daily operations when the Pool Manager is unavailable.

Skills

Team Leadership

Daily Operations

Customer Service

Administration

Teaching & Development

Safety & Facilities

Centre Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Problem-solving

Education

Swimming teaching qualifications

First Aid

CPR

Blue Card

Job description

Assistant Swim School Manager | Pathway to Pool Manager

Assistant Swim School Manager | Pathway to Pool Manager

Shapland Swim Schools | Everton Park, Brisbane

Permanent Part-Time - Grow to Full-Time | 30 hours per week | $35 per hour + superannuation

Love teaching swimming but ready for your next challenge?

We're looking for an experienced swim teacher who's ready to take the next step in their career.

Shapland Swim Schools Everton Park is seeking a motivated, organised and confident Assistant Swim School Manager to help lead our team and support the daily operations of our learn-to-swim centre.

This isn't just another swim teaching position. It's an opportunity to develop genuine management experience while continuing to do what you love.

Working closely with our Pool Manager, you'll gain hands-on experience across staff leadership, customer service, administration, teaching and centre operations.

For the right person, this role offers a genuine pathway into a full-time Pool Manager position.

The Role

This is a varied, hands-on position combining swimming instruction with management and administration.

You'll play an important role in keeping the centre running smoothly, supporting our instructors and ensuring families receive a consistently positive experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Team Leadership: Supporting, mentoring and guiding swimming instructors, including new and trainee teachers.

• Daily Operations: Coordinating class rosters, managing staff absences and helping ensure lessons run efficiently.

• Customer Service: Building positive relationships with families, managing enquiries and resolving concerns professionally.

• Administration: Managing enrolments, bookings, class changes, waiting lists and student records.

• Teaching & Development: Delivering high-quality swimming lessons and supporting consistent teaching standards, student progression and assessments.

• Safety & Facilities: Assisting with daily operational checks, centre presentation, incident management and workplace safety.

• Centre Leadership: Taking responsibility for daily operations when the Pool Manager is unavailable, within established procedures.

You'll be supported as you develop your leadership skills, with opportunities to gradually take on greater operational responsibility.

About You

We're looking for someone who is passionate about swimming education, enjoys working with people and is ready to take ownership of new challenges.

You'll bring:

• Previous experience teaching swimming and water safety.

• Strong communication, organisation and customer service skills.

• Confidence working with children, families and colleagues.

• A proactive approach to problem-solving and daily operations.

• The ability to remain calm, professional and approachable under pressure.

• A commitment to child safety, quality teaching and following established procedures.

• A genuine interest in developing your leadership and management skills.

It would be great if you also have:

• Experience supervising, mentoring or training other instructors.

• Previous leadership or management experience.

• Experience coordinating rosters, bookings or customer enquiries.

Previous management experience is highly regarded, but not essential. We're equally interested in experienced swimming instructors who demonstrate initiative, sound judgement and leadership potential.

Relevant swim teaching qualifications, First Aid, CPR and a current Blue Card will be required as applicable to the role.

Why Join Shapland Swim Schools?

At Shapland Swim Schools, we believe effective swimming education starts with individual attention, consistency and a supportive learning environment.

Our centres are designed to offer a more personalised approach to swimming lessons, with:

• A maximum of three students per class.

• Only two classes operating in the pool at one time.

• Focused, 20-minute lessons.

• A structured learn-to-swim program from babies through to stroke development.

• An emphasis on water confidence, safety and developing capable swimmers.

Our smaller class sizes allow instructors to build meaningful relationships with their students and families, while providing the attention each child needs to progress.

What We Offer

• $35 per hour + superannuation.

• Permanent part-time employment, 30 hours per week.

• A varied role combining swimming instruction, management and administration.

• Practical leadership experience working alongside an experienced Pool Manager.

• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring and increased responsibility.

• A genuine career progression pathway towards a full-time Pool Manager position.

• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to your team and the families attending our centre.

Hours may include mornings, afternoons, evenings and Saturdays, depending on operational requirements.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're an experienced swimming instructor who enjoys supporting others, takes pride in delivering quality lessons and is ready to grow into a management role, we'd love to hear from you.

Shapland Swim Schools | Everton Park