Swimming Teacher

FuntoSwim; Sydney; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Casual and part-time opportunities

Small class sizes

Professional development

Supportive team culture

Job summary

FuntoSwim is seeking qualified Swimming Teachers to join our growing team across North Ryde and North Turramurra. We focus on small classes, personal attention, and progressive skill development within a supportive, family-run environment.

Ideal candidates hold AUSTSWIM or SWIM Australia qualifications, current NSW Working With Children Check, and CPR certification. Opportunities include Babies & Toddlers and weekend or late-afternoon shifts.

Qualifications

• Qualified swimming teachers to deliver Learn to Swim lessons across a structured program.
• Must hold AUSTSWIM or SWIM Australia qualifications and a current NSW Working With Children Check.
• CPR certification and Babies & Toddlers qualifications are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, engaging Learn to Swim lessons.
• Teach according to the program progression and safety standards.
• Support babies & toddlers programs and parent–child classes when applicable.
• Maintain high supervision and build strong relationships with swimmers and families.
• Engage in training and professional development with the FuntoSwim team.

Skills

Teaching children

Reliable & punctual

Communication with parents

Team player

Safety focus

Education

AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety qualification

SWIM Australia Teacher qualification

Current NSW Working With Children Check

Current CPR certification

Babies & Toddlers/Infant & Preschool qualification (AUSTSWIM or SWIM Australia)

Job description

Would you like to work for a national award-winning swim school?

Fun is the first stroke we teach.

FuntoSwim is looking for qualified, enthusiastic and reliable Swimming Teachers to join our growing team across ourNorth Ryde and North Turramurralocations.

We're a family-run swim school with a simple philosophy: children learn best when they feel safe, supported and genuinely enjoy being in the water.

Our classes are intentionally small, allowing our teachers to know their swimmers, build relationships with families and give every child meaningful attention.

We're looking for teachers who share that philosophy and want to be part of a friendly, supportive and professional team.

About FuntoSwim

FuntoSwim provides Learn to Swim programs for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children across two warm indoor pools in Sydney's north.

Our locations are:

We focus on small classes, individual attention, progressive skill development and creating a positive experience for every swimmer.

FuntoSwim is also aSwim Australia training venue, and ongoing teacher development is an important part of our culture.

The Role

We are looking for qualified Swimming Teachers who are ready to teach.

You'll deliver engaging Learn to Swim lessons across our structured program, working with children of different ages and swimming abilities.

Depending on your qualifications and experience, opportunities are also available within ourBabies & Toddlers program, including parent-and-child classes.

Bothcasual and part-time positionsare available.

Shifts are primarily available during weekday afternoons/evenings and weekends.

Key Responsibilities

As a FuntoSwim teacher, you will:

• Deliver safe, fun and engaging swimming lessons
• Teach swimming and water-safety skills according to FuntoSwim's program and progression structure
• Create a positive and encouraging environment for every child
• Monitor swimmers' progress and help them progress through the appropriate levels
• Build positive relationships with swimmers and their families
• Communicate professionally with parents, other teachers and management
• Maintain high standards of supervision and child safety
• Participate in training and professional development
• Work collaboratively with the wider FuntoSwim team

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Genuinely enjoys teaching children
• Brings energy and personality to their lessons
• Is friendly, patient and encouraging
• Is reliable and punctual
• Communicates confidently with children and parents
• Takes safety and professional responsibilities seriously
• Is open to feedback and continuing professional development
• Enjoys being part of a supportive team
• Wants to build relationships with swimmers rather than simply move from one class to the next

Applicants for our current teaching vacancies must hold:

• AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety qualification OR SWIM Australia Teacher qualification
• Current NSW Working With Children Check - paid employment
• Current CPR certification

Applicants must also:

• Hold anAUSTSWIM or SWIM Australia Babies & Toddlers / Infant & Preschool qualification,OR
• Be willing to obtain a Babies & Toddlers qualification.

Highly regarded:

• AUSTSWIM or SWIM Australia Babies & Toddlers / Infant & Preschool qualification
• Previous Learn to Swim teaching experience
• Experience teaching preschool and school-age children
• Experience working with children with additional needs
• Additional aquatic teaching qualifications
• Availability across multiple weekday afternoon and/or weekend shifts
• Ability to work across both North Ryde and North Turramurra

Why Join FuntoSwim?

We want our teachers to enjoy coming to work just as much as we want our swimmers to enjoy coming to lessons.

We offer:

• Up to $40 per hour + super, depending on qualifications and experience
• Casual and part-time opportunities
• Small class sizes
• A friendly and supportive workplace culture
• Structured teaching levels and clear swimmer progression
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Support from experienced aquatic professionals
• Opportunities to expand your Babies & Toddlers teaching experience
• Opportunities to grow as FuntoSwim continues to develop

Most importantly, you'll be joining a team that believes swimming lessons should be something children look forward to every week.

Already Qualified? We'd Love to Hear From You

Ourimmediate priority is qualified swimming teachers who are compliant and ready to start teaching.

If you're currently completing your swimming-teacher qualification or are interested in becoming a swimming teacher, you're still welcome to express your interest. We can keep suitable candidates in our talent pool for future opportunities.

However, our current vacancies are primarily for teachers who already hold anAUSTSWIM or SWIM Australia teaching qualificationand are ready to work.

We'd love to hear from teachers who believe, as we do, that:

Fun is the first stroke we teach.