Swim Teacher - Castlemaine Swimming Pool

YMCA Victoria; Castlemaine; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rostering

Career development

Free gym access across the state

Free access to Virtual Y

Discounts on health insurance & cinema

Job summary

YMCA Victoria is seeking qualified Swim Teachers to deliver Learn to Swim lessons at the Castlemaine Outdoor Pool. The role supports school aged children from December to March, focusing on stroke development and water safety.

This casual position offers up to $34.96 per hour plus super and YMCA benefits. Essential qualifications include CPR and an Accredited Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety; additional First Aid and specialized aquatic teaching credentials are desirable.

Qualifications

• Must hold CPR accreditation (HLTAID009) and be an Accredited Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (AUSTSWIM or equivalent).
• Experience delivering Learn to Swim programs is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to design engaging lessons and progress students through levels.

Responsibilities

• Structure and design lessons with activities that develop swimming and water safety skills.
• Recommend students for level progression as appropriate.
• Teach and model problem solving and conflict resolution.

Skills

Swim instruction

Water safety

Lesson planning

Child engagement

Customer service

Education

HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Accredited Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (AUSTSWIM or equivalent)

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Teacher of Infants and Preschool Aquatics

Teacher Developing Competitive Strokes or equivalent

Teacher of Aquatics - Access and Inclusion

Teacher of Adults

Job description

At the Y our vision is a better tomorrow where all people can belong.

As the largest employer in fitness and recreation we have more than 5,000 staff at over 140 centres across Victoria. With us, you will work with fun colleagues who have a shared passion for making a difference in the lives of individuals and transforming communities for the better.

About The Centre

Mount Alexander Shire Council owns and operates four outdoor swimming pools located in Castlemaine, Harcourt, Maldon and Newstead.

We are seeking a team of Qualified Swim Teachers to deliver a Learn to Swim program at the Castlemaine Outdoor Pool throughout the outdoor pool season, running from December to March.

About The Role

As a Swim Teacher at Castlemaine Swimming Pool you will be developing and delivering lesson plans that promote swimming skill building in school aged children, combining stroke development with water safety and enhancing the overall confidence and ability of your students.

• Structure and design lessons with appropriate activities that challenge and develop your students swimming and water safety ability
• Recommend students for level progression as appropriate
• Teach and model effective problem solving skills and conflict resolution skills

This is a Casual role with an hourly rate of up to $34.96 + super & Y Benefits.

About You

You will be passionate about inspiring and developing water safety and swimming skills in children and young people. Experience in other teaching or coaching roles is a bonus but not necessary. Personal attributes such as patience, respect, and enthusiasm will take you far as a Swim Teacher!

In this role you will unlock the power of all children to be inspired by swimming, creating lifelong opportunities.

• Demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm to teach children to swim
• Provide excellent customer service to parents and students alike
• Be motivated and committed to perform to a high standard
• Be friendly, polite and approachable at all times
• Display interest, enthusiasm, patience and respect to children and peers

Essential Qualifications

• HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Accredited Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (AUSTSWIM or equivalent)

Other Desired Qualifications

• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
• Teacher of Infants and Preschool Aquatics
• Teacher Developing Competitive Strokes or equivalent
• Teacher of Aquatics - Access and Inclusion
• Teacher of Adults

Benefits

At the Y Victoria we value our people. Working for us means you’ll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as:

• Flexible working and rostering arrangements
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state
• Free access to the Virtual Y - online health and wellness
• Savings on health insurance, discounted cinema tickets & access to workplace banking benefits.

Commitment to Child and Young People Safety

YMCA Victoria (the Y) has robust policies and practices to prevent harm to children and young people. The Y is committed to identifying and removing potential risks and hazards. All positions are subject to a satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check and a pre-employment medical declaration prior to commencement.

Y Victoria is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Y Victoria are proud to be a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to respond to every applicant.