Learn to Swim Instructor

Canterbury; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 54,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite café

Gym & facilities access

Free onsite parking

Ongoing training & support

Career development opportunities

Collaborative community

Job summary

Canterbury College invites applications for a casual Learn to Swim Instructor, offering a minimum of 20+ hours per week with potential for growth. Pay ranges from $38.79 to $50.68 per hour (ex super) depending on experience.

The role delivers engaging lessons, ensuring safety and adherence to program requirements, reporting to the Learn to Swim School Coordinator. Essential qualifications include a current Working with Children Blue Card (or eligibility), Austswim Licence, and First Aid/CPR.

Qualifications

• Current Working with Children Blue Card or ability to obtain one.
• Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety / Austswim Licence required.
• First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality learn to swim lessons in line with program expectations.
• Enhance water safety knowledge and provide a safe learning environment.
• Assist in developing new and existing swim programs and cover roster as needed.
• Ensure equipment is set up and packed away for each lesson.

Skills

Customer service

Water safety

Teamwork

Education

Austswim Licence

First Aid & CPR

Working with Children Card

Job description

Canterbury College is a high-performing, award-winning Anglican ELC to 12 school, serving the dynamic growth corridor of Logan, northern Gold Coast, the Scenic Rim and southern Brisbane.

Canterbury was established in 1987 as an academic school in the grammar school tradition. There is an unrelenting focus in the school on all-roundedness in our students, reflecting that academics, sport, performing arts, character, service and leadership are core dimensions of a Canterbury education.

About the Role:

The College is currently seeking a casual, multi-talented Learn to Swim Instructor offering a minimum of 20 + hours per week withfurther potential hours and growth opportunities. Offering $38.79 to $50.68 per hour (ex super) depending on experience.

The Learn to Swim Instructor is responsible for delivering quality, engaging and educational learn to swim lessons to clients, ensuring programs are safe and are professionally delivered in accordance with program requirements whilst ensuring high levels of customer service are maintained. This position reports to the Learn to Swim School Coordinator for all day-to-day activities and works closely with the Pool Lifeguard on duty.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct learn to swim lessons suitable to the level being taught and in-line with program expectations that are high quality, safe, fun, engaging and effective;
• Enhance water safety knowledge of students;
• Provide a safe and secure learning environment for all students;
• Assist the Learn to Swim School Coordinator where appropriate, with the development of new and existing swim programs;
• Set up and pack up equipment and other materials in preparation for lessons;
• Accurately evaluate students, in conjunction with Learn to Swim School Coordinator against set criteria;
• Participate in covering roster to facilitate other swim instructor absences;
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of all policies and procedures and perform all activities as per these policies and procedures;
• Ensure all qualifications remain up to date;
• Perform any other duties as required by the Learn to Swim School Coordinator within the limits of skill, competencies and training.

Essential Qualifications:

• Current Working with Children Blue Card or ability to obtain one
• Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety / Austswim Licence
• First Aid and CPR Certificate

Perks of Working at Canterbury College

Enjoy the convenience of an onsite café

Stay active with access to our gym and sporting facilities

Benefit from free onsite parking

Receive ongoing training and professional support

Grow your career through development opportunities

Be part of a collaborative and supportive community

Why Join Canterbury College:

At Canterbury, our mantra is "Different Together." We're not all the same and that is our greatest strength. We draw on these different life experiences, stories and values to learn from one another and to make our community stronger.

If you are ready to take your career to the next level and value a supportive and collaborative work environment, where excellence is respected and nourished, we invite you to express your interest in joining our team at Canterbury College.

**Interviews may commence with successful candidates as applications are received and the College reserves the right to fill the position prior to the closing date.

We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and respectful. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Regardless of your religious, gender, sexuality or cultural identity, you have a home at Canterbury.

Canterbury College supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of students enrolled at the College. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to adhere to the College’s policies and procedures relevant to student care and protection.

8 October 2026 Waterford Queensland, Australia$38.79 to $50.68 per hour (ex super) Casual/Vacation Sport & RecreationCoaching & Instruction