Swim Teacher, St Arnaud - Regional Victoria

Northern Grampians Shire Council; St Arnaud; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and professional development

Supportive team environment

Salary packaging including remote area

Paid leave options including purchased

Employee Assistance Program

Novated leases

Job summary

Northern Grampians Shire Council is hiring Swim Teachers for St Arnaud aquatic facility. Multiple casual positions available with a starting rate of AUD 31.20 per hour, including casual loading, plus 12% superannuation.

You'll deliver Swim and Survive lessons, support participants of all ages, mentor trainee teachers, and help create a welcoming aquatic environment. Applications close 31 December 2026.

Qualifications

• Qualified Swim Teachers required with Swim and Survive program experience.
• Ability to deliver engaging swimming lessons and ensure water safety.
• Commitment to creating a welcoming, inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver safe, high-quality swimming lessons.
• Assess participant progress and celebrate achievements.
• Adapt lessons for different ages and skill levels.
• Provide exceptional customer service to children, families and carers.
• Support and mentor trainee swim teachers.
• Help create a positive, inclusive aquatic environment.

Skills

Teaching swimming

Water safety

Customer service

Mentoring trainees

Job description

Swim Teachers
Multiple Casual Positions available | St Arnaud

Salary: $31.20 including casual loading
Plus: 12% superannuation

Applications Close: Thursday the 31st December 2026

Download a copy of the Position Description

Inspire a Lifelong Love of Swimming! Were Hiring Swim Teachers

Love the water and enjoy helping children build confidence and essential life skills? Northern Grampians Shire Council is looking for enthusiastic and qualified Swim Teachers to join our team. Based at our newly renovated St Arnaud aquatic facility, you'll play an important role in teaching water safety and swimming skills while creating a fun, safe and supportive learning environment for participants of all ages.

About Northern Grampians Shire Council

Northern Grampians Shire Council has a diverse employment base, across 14 worksites across the beautiful Grampians Region in Victoria. We offer flexible work arrangements, providing access to relevant training and professional development opportunities with a variety of employee benefits. We promote innovation, responsiveness, respectfulness and continuous improvement as our core values. Being a smaller organisation, we can provide you with opportunities to act in leadership roles, transition between teams and participate in a range of collaborative projects with other team members or the wider community. We provide a supportive and flexible environment that values the balance between work and our employees' personal lives.

About the role

As a Swim Teacher, you'll deliver engaging swimming lessons aligned with the Swim and Survive program, helping participants develop their swimming ability and confidence in the water.

In this rewarding role, you will:

• Plan and deliver safe, high-quality swimming lessons
• Assess participant progress and celebrate achievements
• Adapt lessons to suit different ages and skill levels
• Provide exceptional customer service to children, families and carers
• Support and mentor trainee swim teachers
• Help create a positive, welcoming and inclusive aquatic environment

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in your community while working in a fun and supportive team environment.

About you

You are passionate about water safety, enjoy working with children and have the ability to make learning fun and engaging. You bring a positive attitude, excellent communication skills and a commitment to helping every participant achieve their goals.

Benefits include:

• Training and professional development
• Supportive team environment
• Salary packaging, including remote area housing allowances and novated leases
• Paid leave options, including purchased leave and paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• The chance to enjoy the region's beautiful landscapes and biodiversity

Diversity & Inclusion

Northern Grampians Shire Council is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer that reflects the communities we serve. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms, including gender, sexuality, culture, faith, ability, family structure and identity, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and LGBTIQA+ people. We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

Recruitment support

If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process to participate, please contact us at [e-mail]

Pre-employment checks

All appointments are subject to satisfactory:

• Police Record Check
• Medical/ Health Assessment
• Working with Children Check

Applications close 5pm Thursday the 31st of December, 2026