Cadet Swim Instructor: Paid Shadow Shifts & Training

Greater Shepparton City Council; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid shadow shifts

Supportive environment

Potential for ongoing employment

Job summary

Greater Shepparton City Council’s Aquamoves Swim School in Shepparton is looking for Cadet Swim Instructors. This casual role is ideal for someone starting a career in aquatic education, offering hands-on training, paid shadow shifts, and a friendly, supportive team.

You must be enrolled in or have completed a Swim Teacher Course, be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check and Police Check, and be available mornings, evenings, and weekends. The position closes 23 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Interest in working with children and the community.
• Reliability, motivation, and a strong work ethic.
• Availability for morning, evening, and weekend shifts.
• Commitment to completing required certifications.
• Willingness to obtain a Working with Children Check and Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Enrolled in or completed Swim Teacher Course.
• Paid shadow shifts with experienced instructors as part of training.
• Supportive team environment and professional development.
• Potential for ongoing employment.

Skills

Children focus

Reliability

Availability

Certifications

Working with Children Check

Police Check

Education

Swim Teacher Course

Job description

Greater Shepparton City Council – Shepparton VIC

Hourly Rate: $34.75 per hour (junior rates apply; plus 25% casual loading)
Closing: Friday 23 October 2026
Casual

Dive into a rewarding opportunity - Join Our Team as a Cadet Swim Instructor

Are you enthusiastic about swimming and passionate about helping others learn vital life skills? Aquamoves is seeking motivated individuals to join our team as Cadet Swim Instructors.

This is a unique opportunity to begin your career in the aquatic industry with full support and structured training. You’ll gain hands on experience, earn while you learn, and contribute to the health and wellbeing of our community.

The Aquamoves Swim School operates private lessons Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 12:00pm and 3.30pm to 7:00pm, Saturday 9 to 12pm and Sunday 6 to 8pm (every second weekend).The Swim School also offers an extensive School’s Swimming Program, which operates between 10.00am and 2.30pm. All lessons run in line with the Victorian School Terms.

What We’re Looking For:

A genuine interest in working with children and the community

Reliability, motivation, and a strong work ethic

Availability for morning, evening, and weekend shifts

Commitment to completing required certifications

Willingness to obtain an employee Working with Children Check and Police Check

This role is ideal for individuals looking to start a meaningful career in aquatics, whether you're a student, recent graduate, or someone seeking a new direction.

What you need to do:

Enrolled in or completed Swim Teacher Course (open to those who need to still complete their shadow hours in the pool)

A current employee Work with Children Check

What We Offer:

Paid Practical Experience: Undertake paid shadow shifts with experienced instructors as part of your training.

Supportive Environment: Learn from a professional team committed to your development and success.

Potential for ongoing employment.

Apply Today

Once you have enrolled in or completed a Swim Teachers course, you can apply and take the first step toward a rewarding role that combines paid practical experience, professional development with community impact. Help us build a safer, healthier, and more confident community, one swimmer at a time.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the team!

For further information about this position, please contact Michelle Quast, Program and Education Coordinator, on 5832 9400.

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