Learn to Swim Instructor - part time

• Part time role, minimum 10 hours per week
• Training provided
• Work with your community

Ko wai mātau | About us

The people at Whakatāne District Council love what we do because we do it for others, and that feels good. We work hard and we know it's important to stop and play too. We're on a learning journey because we know we can always do better, and we know we're better together. Will you come on that journey with us?

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Our Learn to Swim instructors work with our community to learn the valuable life skill of swimming and gaining confidence in the water. You will be working with a range of ages and will be required to be in the pool while delivering lessons. Full training will be provided; however, previous experience will be advantageous. You'll need to be a team player with great communication skills and can build rapport quickly and thrive on delivering a top-quality experience to everyone who enters our facility.

This role operates on a rotating roster from Monday to Saturday, covering both morning and after school swim lessons. Saturdays are morning lessons only.

Ko wai koe | About you

To be successful, you will have the following:

• Strong swimming skills - Swimming is our business so you'll be comfortable and confident in the water
• A positive attitude! You will be joining a team who need enthusiasm and motivation to get stuck into whatever the day brings!
• Outstanding communication skills - you will enjoy interacting with children and have the patience to teach core skills repetitively to small groups
• The ability to exercise sound judgement and support to your colleagues when needed
• Flexibility to be able to work some mornings, evenings and during school holidays.
• Above all else, a good sense of humour and great work ethic - all with a big smile!

As this position is classified as a safety sensitive role you will be required to pass a Police Vetting Check, drug test and pre employment medical check.

Our values

• We're always learning and improving - Toitū te Taumata
• We're passionate and proud - Toitū te Mauri Ora
• We work as one team - Toitū te Mahi Tahi
• We put people at the heart of everything we do - Toitū te Tangata
• We care about our environment - Toitū te Taiao

For more information, phone [07 308 4192](tel:07 308 4192) to speak to Anna Johnston, Team Leader Learn to Swim or apply now via our careers site!

We are keen to recruit for this role quickly so applications will be reviewed as they are received.

To apply for this job go to: https://whakatanecareers.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6928175.

Applications close 20 September 2026