Swim Instructors (Teacher of Swimming & Water Safety and Teacher of Infants)

City of Swan; City Of Swan; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Western Australia seeks Casual Swim School Instructors for their Swim School at Swan Active Beechboro. Candidates with qualifications in swimming instruction and a passion for teaching infants are encouraged to apply. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of $22.97 - $41.77, depending on experience, along with benefits such as generous superannuation contributions and an employee wellness program. The closing date for applications is October 5, 2025.

Benefits

Generous superannuation contributions

Comprehensive employee wellness program

Travelsmart allowance

Qualifications

• Current Austswim, Royal Life Saving WA or SWIM Coaches & Teachers Australia teaching qualification or proof of enrolment.
• Experience teaching infants and toddlers preferred.
• Current CPR certificate, or willingness to obtain.
• Current Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Teach swimming based on the swim school program curriculum.
• Develop lesson plans to meet swim program objectives.
• Provide feedback to students and parents on skill progress.

Skills

Teaching swimming

Communication skills

Approachability

Education

Austswim or Royal Life Saving WA qualification

Teaching extension certificate

Job description

Swim Instructors (Teacher of Swimming & Water Safety and Teacher of Infants)

$22.97 (under 17) - $41.77 incl of casual loading

We are seeking expressions of interest for casual Swim School Instructors to be an integral part our Swim School at Swan Active Beechboro.

We are also looking for Infant instructors to join our team with availability to work a Sunday 8:30AM – 12:40PM shift and be part of our relief pool of infant instructors

If you love the water and enjoy working with people, this could be your dream job!

If you don't have the qualifications to teach swimming, Royal Life Saving WA in partnership with Jobs & Skills WA, is currently offering a FREE program for eligible students to obtain the Swimming and Water Safety Teacher Skill Set.

Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to;

• Teach swimming as per the centre’s swim school program curriculum
• Develop lesson plans that meet the objectives of the swim school program
• Provide constructive and meaningful feedback to both students and parents on skill progress

About you

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Teacher of Swimming & Water Safety - Current Austswim, Royal Life Saving WA or SWIM Coaches & Teachers Australia (SCTA) teaching qualification, or proof of enrolment that this is being completed
• Teacher of Infants – teaching extension certificate desirable
• Experience teaching infants and toddlers with the ability to create fun and engaging infant lessons - desirable
• Confident and approachable with parents, excellent communication and people skills
• Current CPR certificate, or willingness to obtain
• Current Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate
• Ability to work weekends, mornings and late evenings as required

About working with us

The hourly rate for this position will be from $22.97 (under 17 years old) - $41.77 (inclusive of 25% casual loading) depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

You will also enjoy benefits including

• Generous Superannuation contributions up to a total combined 17%
• Comprehensive employee wellness program
• Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work

Closing Date: Sunday 5 October 2025 5PM AWST

The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date.