Swim Teacher

Mark Morris Dance Group; Australia; Remote; AUD 52,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Maribyrnong City Council is seeking a passionate Swim Teacher for the MACquaEd program at Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre in Footscray. The role involves delivering swimming lessons to diverse groups, maintaining a safe and engaging environment, and contributing to ongoing training initiatives.

Applicants must hold a qualification in Swimming and Water Safety, CPR, Level 2 First Aid, and a valid Working with Children Check.

Qualifications

• Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (Austswim, SCTA or LSV)
• CPR
• Level 2 First Aid
• Valid Working with Children Check (employment version)
• No relevant criminal record found in a police check.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive and engaging experience for swimmers and their families by building strong relationships and clear communication.
• Help make every lesson a safe, welcoming, and fun environment where participants can learn and grow with confidence.
• Continuously build your skills through training and professional development to become a confident and inspiring swim teacher.
• Teach swimming and water safety skills that help children gain confidence, develop lifelong abilities, and progress through the Swim and Survive program.
• Deliver classes on schedule, ensuring participants enjoy a consistent and high-quality learning experience.
• Monitor participant progress and celebrate achievements by helping swimmers move through the appropriate program levels as they develop.
• Support participants with questions or challenges, providing encouragement and guidance to help them succeed.
• Be an active member of a passionate team by participating in workshops, team meetings, and ongoing training opportunities.

Job description

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.

Footscray, Australia

Reference: 6927956

• Casual
• Band 3A ($45.54 per hour including casual loading)
• Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre

About Us

Maribyrnong City Council is undergoing significant change arising from population growth and redevelopment. A transitioning economy is leading to an influx of new residents, businesses, and employment opportunities that is seeing Maribyrnong fast becoming a sought after residential, recreation and social destination in Melbourne's inner-west.

The Opportunity

The Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre (MAC) is looking for passionate and energetic individuals to join our MACquaEd team, providing swimming lessons to schools and members of a variety of ages and abilities. We are looking for existing qualified teachers, as well as the right candidate to support in obtaining qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a positive and engaging experience for swimmers and their families by building strong relationships and clear communication.
• Help make every lesson a safe, welcoming, and fun environment where participants can learn and grow with confidence.
• Continuously build your skills through training and professional development to become a confident and inspiring swim teacher.
• Teach swimming and water safety skills that help children gain confidence, develop lifelong abilities, and progress through the Swim and Survive program.
• Deliver classes on schedule, ensuring participants enjoy a consistent and high-quality learning experience.
• Monitor participant progress and celebrate achievements by helping swimmers move through the appropriate program levels as they develop.
• Support participants with questions or challenges, providing encouragement and guidance to help them succeed.
• Be an active member of a passionate team by participating in workshops, team meetings, and ongoing training opportunities.

About You

Make a real difference while building valuable skills. As a Swim Teacher, you'll help children develop confidence, swimming ability, and essential water safety skills in a fun and supportive environment. You'll work as part of an energetic team, receive ongoing training and development opportunities, and play an important role in creating positive experiences for local families.

Applicants should have availability across weekday and weekends, mornings, afternoons and evenings.

To be considered for this role, you will have the following essential qualifications:

• Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (Austswim, SCTA or LSV)
• CPR
• Level 2 First Aid
• Valid Working with Children Check (employment version)
• No relevant criminal record found in a police check.

If you have a passion for delivering exceptional education to the community and working with diverse cliental and feel you would contribute to our excellent team culture, we would like to hear from you.

Why Choose Maribyrnong?

• Work cross functionally in a friendly, supportive and professional multidisciplinary team.
• Enjoy a flexible work environment.
• Work in a meaningful role within a Values driven organisation.

Closing Date: 28 Sept 2026 - 10pm

Maribyrnong City Council (Council) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in a manner that complies with its obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. Council promotes an organisational culture that embeds within its child safe practices and expects its staff to perform their roles and engage with the community in a manner that is consistent with its child safe practices. To guide expected standards of child safe behaviours of all staff, Council has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.

As part of the appointment process, Council may undertake appropriate child safety pre-screening checks of candidates in accordance with Council Child Safety policies and procedures where appropriate. This may include asking child safety-related questions during interview, conducting relevant checks of the candidate's prior contact with children in employment and/or requiring proof of a valid Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

Council welcomes applications from all interested candidates including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Council's recruitment process will be reasonably adapted to ensure all candidates have equitable access to Council's recruitment process and job opportunities.