Learn To Swim Teacher

Hamilton City Council; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional develop

Inclusive and supportive environment

Making a difference in the community

Job summary

Hamilton City Council's Waterworld Te Rapa is seeking a Learn to Swim Teacher to coach babies, preschoolers and school‑aged swimmers in the basics of swimming and water safety. You will need strong communication and relationship‑building skills to connect with children and families.

Shifts include Monday afternoons from 3:15pm to 6:30pm and Saturdays 7:45am to 11:30am, with opportunities for professional development in a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Austswim trained with teacher of swimming and water safety
• Previous industry experience teaching people to swim
• Experience teaching babies aged 3 months to 3 years
• Wide open availability to cover shifts
• Love of the water and interaction with children

Responsibilities

• Teach babies, preschoolers and school‑aged children the basics of swimming and water safety
• Deliver engaging lessons and monitor safety around the water
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers

Skills

Austswim certified

Teaching babies/classes

Communication skills

Child interaction

Flexible schedule

Job description

Job Description

He angituutanga: The opportunity

Waterworld Te Rapa is our flagship aquatics centre and it offers something for everyone. With six pools including toddler and outdoor pools, hydroslides, a full-service gym, land and water-based exercise classes, learn to swim classes and more.

As a Learn to Swim Teacher you will be teaching Babies, Preschool and school aged children the basics of swimming and water safety. We are looking for people with good communication and relationship building skills.

We are looking to cover Monday afternoons 3:15pm-6:30pm teaching school aged swimmers and Saturdays mornings 7:45am-11:30am to teach babies classes.

We are looking for people with a passion for ensuring that the next generation of New Zealanders grow up being capable and confident in the water. If this is you, we would love to talk to you!

Qualifications

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• Austswim trained with teacher of swimming and water safety
• Previous industry experience teaching people to swim
• Past experence teaching babies classes students aged 3 months - 3 years old
• Wide open availability to cover shifts
• It is essential that you have a love of the water and enjoy interacting with children

Additional Information

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary?

Circa $29.90 per hour dependent on skills and experience.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer

• Opportunities for professional development.
• Opportunity to work in an inclusive and supportive environment.
• Making a difference in our community.

Applications close on the:

7 October 2026

Note:

We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. If this role is Safety Sensitive a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test will be required. View more information about these checks and our commitment to the Privacy act here by clicking here.

This role is covered by the Children’s Act 2014, which means that shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo all safety checking requirements under the Act before commencing employment, as well as during employment.

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) and we respect the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.