Become a Swim Teacher - Epping

Kingswim; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised training

Paid training hours

Free YMCA gym and pool access

Mentors and support

Job summary

Kingswim is hiring Swim Teachers in Training in Victoria. No prior teaching experience required; you’ll be trained on the job while you work. Flexible shifts fit around study or family commitments, with a supportive team and a fun pool-based environment.

Start as a Swim Teacher in Training and earn while you qualify. You’ll gain hands-on experience, build leadership skills, and contribute to children’s confidence and life skills in a dynamic YMCA Victoria community.

Qualifications

• Energetic and reliable person with a positive attitude.
• Comfortable in water and able to supervise children.
• Interest in teaching swimming and working with families.

Responsibilities

• Teach swimming basics to children, focusing on safety and confidence.
• Assist with training and progression toward qualification.
• Support teamwork and provide a fun, engaging learning environment.

Skills

Great energy

Reliability

Water confidence

Love with children

Job description

No teaching experience? No problem. You bring the passion, we’ll teach the skills.

Why this is more than “just a job”

• Get paid while you train.
• Start as a Swim Teacher in Training and earn while you complete your qualification.

Work that fits your life

• Flexible shifts that work around study, family or other commitments.

Have fun at work

• Yes, really. Your workplace is a pool, your wins are big, and your team has your back.

Make an impact every day

• You’re not just teaching swimming. You’re building confidence and teaching skills for life.
• Grow with us.
• Build leadership skills, gain experience and open doors for future career opportunities.

Perks? We’ve got those too

• Subsidised training ($160)
• $32.18 per hour once qualified*
• Free YMCA gym and pool access
• Supportive mentors and paid training hours
• Savings on health insurance, discounted cinema tickets & access to workplace banking benefits.
• *Junior rates apply for ages 16–19.

Who joins our team?

• Students. Career changers. Parents. Retirees. Former swimmers. People looking for work with purpose.
• Our best Swim Teachers often start with one thing in common: they love working with people and want to do something meaningful.
• If that sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

What you’ll need

• Great energy and reliability
• Basic swimming ability and confidence in the water
• A love of working with children
• Availability for one afternoon or weekend shift each week
• Be 16 or over
• That’s it. We’ll help with the rest.

Why Kingswim?

• Because work should be more than clocking in and out.
• It should challenge you, support you, be fun, and matter.
• At Kingswim, you’ll finish shifts knowing you helped a child do something they couldn’t do before.
• That feeling never gets old.

Ready to make waves?

• Come join a team where you can learn, grow, laugh, lead and make a difference every day.
• Bring the energy. We’ll teach the skills.

Child Safety & Inclusion

Kingswim and YMCA Victoria are committed to child safety and the wellbeing of children and young people. All applicants are required to undergo reference checks, a Working With Children Check, Criminal History Check, and completion of a Medical Declaration form prior to commencement.

Kingswim are proud to be a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to respond to every applicant.

'At Kingswim, we value an inclusive and supportive workplace where our team members can thrive. Swim teaching is an active role that involves being in the water during each class, engaging with children, and maintaining a reliable presence at lessons. We’re committed to supporting our people so they feel confident, capable, and able to perform at their best.'