Swim School Teacher

Glen Eira City Council Careers; City of Glen Eira; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual positions

Flexible shifts

Afternoon and weekend availability

Competitive pay rates

Junior rates for 16 and 17-year-olds

Job summary

Glen Eira City Council’s GELSwim program seeks a trainee swim instructor to deliver learn-to-swim lessons in a fun, safe environment, focusing on building children’s confidence and self-esteem. Lessons run Monday to Friday mornings, with weekend slots available, in a supportive community setting.

Successful candidates will have current Austswim/Swim Australia/LVS qualifications, valid police and working with children checks, and a willingness to progress into leadership roles within the aquatic

Qualifications

• Must have a current Austswim Certificate of Swimming and Water Safety OR Swim Australia Teacher (SAT) OR LSV Swimming and Water Safety
• CPR Qualification [HLTAID009]
• Employee Working with Children Check
• National Police Check (willing to undertake)
• Pre-employment medical (willing to undertake)

Responsibilities

• Deliver accredited GELSwim programs in line with organisational standards and teaching frameworks.
• Implement GEL policies and procedures to ensure a safe, secure and inclusive environment for swimmers of all ages and abilities.
• Provide supervision, guidance and leadership to GELSwim students during lessons, promoting a positive and engaging learning experience.
• Communicate effectively with parents, offering constructive feedback on student progress and development.
• Assess students’ abilities to ensure appropriate class placement within the Learn to Swim program.
• Demonstrate strong customer service and communication skills, fostering positive relationships with students, families, and the wider community.

Skills

Team player

Creative thinker

Customer service

Leadership potential

Education

Austswim Certificate of Swimming and Water Safety

Swim Australia Teacher (SAT)

LSV Swimming and Water Safety

Tools

CPR Certification HLTAID009

Job description

• A fun and dynamic team environment where everyone contributes and supports eachother


• Casual positions available with flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle


• Afternoon and weekend availability essential


• Competitive pay rates – junior rates apply for 16 and 17-year-olds

About the Role

We believe that learning to swim and understanding water safety are essential life skills. In this role, the focus is on building children’s self-esteem, nurturing their confidence and delivering high-quality swimming and water safety instruction in a fun, safe and supportive environment. Our goal is to make every lesson the highlight of a child’s day!

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver accredited GELSwim programs in line with organisational standards and teaching frameworks.


• Implement GEL policies and procedures to ensure a safe, secure and inclusive environment for swimmers of all ages and abilities.


• Provide supervision, guidance and leadership to GELSwim students during lessons, promoting a positive and engaging learning experience.


• Communicate effectively with parents, offering constructive feedback on student progress and development.


• Assess students’ abilities to ensure appropriate class placement within the Learn to Swim program.


• Demonstrate strong customer service and communication skills, fostering positive relationships with students, families, and the wider community.

About You

To be successful in this position, we are looking for someone who;

• Is a qualified swim teacher/ has just achieved their swim teaching qualification and looking for their first teaching opportunity


• Is passionate about creating exceptional experiences for our swim community, going the extra mile to make every GELSwim interaction meaningful.


• Thinks creatively and embraces innovation, always looking for new ways to enhance how we serve and support our swim students.


• Brings a collaborative, team-first spirit, helping to shape a positive, inclusive, and motivating workplace.


• Is ready to grow into a leadership role, contributing to Swim’s continued success and helping guide us toward an exciting future.

If successful in this role you will be appointed as both a:

• GELSwim Instructor - teaching learn to swim lessons run Monday to Friday in the mornings and after school as well as Saturday and Sunday mornings.


• Aquatic Programs Swim Instructor - teaching School intensive programs which run Monday to Friday between 9.30am and 3:00pm during school terms.

Qualifications

• Must have a current Austswim Certificate of Swimming and Water Safety OR Swim Australia Teacher (SAT) OR LSV Swimming and Water Safety


• CPR Qualification [HLTAID009]


• Employee Working with Children Check


• National Police Check (willing to undertake)


• Pre-employment medical (willing to undertake)

Position Description:

Swim School Instructor - Position Description.pdf

Closing date: Sunday 8th November 2026 @ 11:55pm

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Angus, GELSwim Team Leader on 9575 7176 or email [e-mail]

Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:

• Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.


• Receiving applications from people of all diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures and backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTIQA+ and gender-diverse people.


• Reconciliation and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact our Aboriginal Community Officer at [e-mail].

We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.