Learn To Swim Team Leader

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Monash City Council is seeking an experienced Learn to Swim Team Leader to oversee and enhance our Learn to Swim and School Swimming programs across Aquatic Centres in Glen Waverley, Clayton and Oakleigh.

This part-time role (19 hours weekly) offers leadership to Swim & Water Safety Teachers and Pool Deck Supervisors, focusing on safety, inclusivity and high-quality program delivery. Applications close 15 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in Learn to Swim or School Swimming programs.
• Ability to lead and develop aquatic staff and ensure safety.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Commitment to safety, inclusion and team culture.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of Learn to Swim and School Swimming programs.
• Provide on-deck leadership to Swimming & Water Safety Teachers and Pool Deck Supervisors.
• Assist with staff training, development and rostering.
• Ensure programs align with safety policies and child-safe practices.
• Contribute to program growth, engagement and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Team development

Education

AUSTSWIM Licence

Working with Children Check

First Aid

CPR

Job description

Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic center of Melbourne. Permanent – Part Time (19 hours) Salary from $75,669 per annum + superannuation

Will work at Aquatic Centres in Glen Waverley, Clayton and Oakleigh Applications close 15 November 2026 Do you love leading people, creating safe and high-quality aquatic programs, and making a real difference in your community? We’re looking for an experienced Learn to Swim Team Leader to help drive the delivery of our Swimming and Water Safety programs across Active Monash facilities.

About the Role

• Support the day-to-day operations of Learn to Swim and School Swimming programs
• Provide on-deck leadership to Swimming & Water Safety Teachers and Pool Deck Supervisors
• Assist with staff training, development and rostering
• Ensure programs operate in line with policies, safety standards and child-safe practices
• Contribute to program growth, engagement and customer satisfaction
• Help maintain a welcoming, professional and community-focused aquatic environment

Required Experience

• Experience working in Learn to Swim and/or School Swimming programs
• Confidence leading, supporting and developing aquatic staff
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• The ability to manage priorities, solve problems and support a busy program environment
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to safety, inclusion and team culture

Essential Qualifications

• AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Licence
• Current Working with Children Check Level 2
• First Aid
• Current CPR

Why Join Active Monash?

• Be part of a community-focused council that values inclusion and wellbeing
• Work within a supportive leadership structure with clear development pathways
• Make a meaningful impact by helping children and adults gain lifelong water safety skills
• Join an organisation committed to being child safe, flexible and inclusive
• Active Monash is part of the City of Monash, one of Victoria’s most diverse and liveable communities

We are committed to being a child safe organisation where safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We foster a safe, inclusive community for all children and young people, with zero tolerance for child-related harm. PD - Learn to Swim Team Leader 2026.pdf

Here at Monash City Council, we provide a wide range of community services to one of the most populated municipalities in Victoria and the second largest employment destination after Melbourne’s Central Business District. We value accountability, respect and teamwork, and are committed to be a flexible, safe, equal, and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity. If you share our values, are ready to build your future and want to help us make Monash the most liveable city in Victoria, we’d love to hear from you!

If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact TJ Keller at ************@monash.vic.gov.au Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email ******@monash.vic.gov.au