Swim Teacher - Paddington

Carlile Swim Operations Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Training pathway

Hands-on coaching

Staff discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Carlile Swim Paddington is seeking friendly Swim Teachers to deliver engaging, structured lessons to children of different ages and abilities. No previous aquatic background is required; training and ongoing development are provided to support your growth.

We offer flexible casual hours with afternoon/evening and weekend availability, plus hands-on coaching, a supportive team, and generous discounts across Carlile Swim programs to help you build a lasting career in aquatics.

Qualifications

• You don’t need an aquatic background; training and development are provided.
• Strong communication with children, families and teammates is essential.
• Reliable with the ability to commit to regular shifts and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging, structured swimming lessons to children of different ages and abilities
• Help children build confidence and develop essential swimming skills
• Follow the Carlile Swim program to deliver consistent, high-quality lessons
• Build positive relationships with swimmers and families
• Create a safe, encouraging and fun learning environment
• Continue learning and developing your teaching skills

Skills

Child engagement

Water safety

Communication

Reliability

Job description

Description

Swim Teacher – Carlile Swim

Paddington

Casual

Qualified or new to swim teaching | Training and development provided

Dive Into a Career with Purpose

Looking for flexible, rewarding work where you can make a real difference?

We’re looking for enthusiastic people to join Carlile Swim Paddington as Swim Teachers.

Whether you’re an experienced Swim Teacher or completely new to the industry, we’d love to hear from you. If you’re new, we’ll support you through your training and qualification pathway. If you’re already qualified, you’ll receive ongoing coaching and development to continue building your skills.

Whether you’re studying, returning to work, looking for flexible hours or looking for your next opportunity in aquatics, this could be a great fit.

What You’ll Do:

Teach engaging, structured swimming lessons to children of different ages and abilities

Help children build confidence and develop essential swimming skills

Follow the Carlile Swim program to deliver consistent, high-quality lessons

Build positive relationships with swimmers and families

Create a safe, encouraging and fun learning environment

Continue learning and developing your teaching skills

About You:

You don’t need an aquatic background to be great at this role. We’re looking for people who:

Enjoy working with children

Are comfortable and confident around water

Communicate positively with children, families and teammates

Are reliable and can commit to regular weekly shifts

Are open to feedback, learning and following a structured program

Put child safety first

Our swim schools operate across weekdays and weekends, with afternoon/evening and weekend availability highly desirable.

Already hold your Swim Teacher qualification, CPR and relevant state Working with Children Check? Great. If you don’t have them yet, that’s okay – we’ll guide you through what’s required to become qualified.

What We Value:

At Carlile Swim, we move at PACE:

Passionate – Care deeply and bring energy and commitment.

All In – Show up, take ownership and never compromise on safety.

Connected – Listen and work as a team to achieve the best outcomes.

Keep Evolving – Stay curious, positive and open to change, always learning and growing.

About Carlile Swim:

When Children Swim Better, Families Feel Safer

Carlile Swim is Australia’s leading swim school, helping children become safer, more confident swimmers for life across our growing national network.

Founded by swimming pioneers Forbes and Ursula Carlile, we’ve been shaping the learn-to-swim industry for 80 years through exceptional teaching, innovation and an uncompromising commitment to child safety.

Because swimming isn’t optional. It’s essential.

Why Join Carlile Swim?

Flexible casual hours around study, family or other commitments

Support through your Swim Teacher training and qualification pathway

Hands-on training and ongoing development

Generous staff discounts across Carlile Swim programs

Opportunities to grow your career

Make a genuine difference to children and families

Ready to Dive In?

Whether you’re an experienced Swim Teacher or ready to start your journey, we’d love to hear from you.

Carlile Swim is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All appointments are subject to appropriate screening and safeguarding requirements.

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Company Overview

Carlile Swim is a nationally recognised swim school network with more than 150 years of combined experience and over 30 locations across Australia. Now united under one brand, we are committed to leading the industry and enriching the communities we serve through exceptional swim education and water safety.