Recreation Programmes Instructor (Learn to Swim)

Upper Hutt City Council; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Upper Hutt City Council invites energetic individuals to join the Aquatic Programmes team as Recreation Programmes Instructor (Learn to Swim) in Upper Hutt, North Island. You will deliver Learn to Swim lessons, create a safe, engaging learning environment and support children's water confidence and skills.

Benefits include on-site training, development opportunities, and flexible hours to fit study or commitments.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children.
• Confidence in and around water.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Reliability and professionalism.
• Previous swim teaching experience is an advantage but not essential as training and development opportunities may be available for suitable applicants.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Learn to Swim lessons for children of varying ages and abilities.
• Create a fun, engaging and safe learning environment.
• Monitor participant progress and encourage skill development.
• Provide excellent customer service to children and their families.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Aquatic Programmes team.

Skills

Patience with children

Water confidence

Communication skills

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Job description

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Recreation Programmes Instructor (Learn to Swim)

Upper Hutt City Council – Upper Hutt, North Island

Love working with children and don’t mind being in the water?

H2O Xtream is looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team as Recreation Programmes Instructors, with a primary focus on delivering our Learn to Swim programme.

As part of our Aquatic Programmes team, you'll help children build confidence in the water, develop essential swimming skills and create positive experiences that support lifelong water safety.

What you'll be doing:

• Delivering Learn to Swim lessons for children of varying ages and abilities
• Creating a fun, engaging and safe learning environment
• Monitoring participant progress and encouraging skill development
• Providing excellent customer service to children and their families
• Working collaboratively with the wider Aquatic Programmes team

What we're looking for:

• Passion for working with children
• Confidence in and around water
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Reliability and professionalism
• Previous swim teaching experience is an advantage but not essential as training and development opportunities may be available for suitable applicants.
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Flexible hours that can fit around study or other commitments
• The opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives

If you're passionate about helping children develop water confidence and swimming skills, we'd love to hear from you.

We reserve the right to interview and select candidates prior to the closing date.

All applications must include a cover letter, CV and a completed online Upper Hutt City Council application form.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST HAVE THE LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.