Swim Instructor

Swim Instructor Opportunities

Casual Positions | Kiama Leisure Centre

At Kiama Council, we’re proud to create an inclusive, diverse workplace where people feel valued and supported. If you’re passionate about water safety, love working with people, and want a role that’s both rewarding and flexible — we’d love to hear from you!

We’re currently seeking enthusiastic Swim Instructors to join our team at the Kiama Leisure Centre, helping our community build confidence, skills, and lifelong water safety habits

Make waves. Build confidence. Teach life skills.

Love your job that isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to inspire the next generation while having a blast doing it.

Key responsibilities as a Swim Instructor…

• Deliver engaging lessons across a range of ages and abilities
• Bring established programs to life with energy and care
• Track and celebrate student progress
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Help create a safe, fun, and inclusive aquatic environment

What we offer...

• Casual hours – perfect for students, parents, or anyone wanting work-life balance
• Hourly base pay rate up to $42.64 inclusive of 25% casual loading
• Note: base rate is dependent on your experience working in a similar role
• Plus applicable penalties in accordance with the Award, including penalty rates for weekend work
• 12% superannuation
• The chance to make a real impact within our community
• Penalty rates for weekend work
• Access to Fitness Passport for eligible employees
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program
• On the job training
• Payment of licenses, tickets and courses deemed essential for your role
• BBQ's, raffles and year-round events and celebrations for anyone who’s wanting to join our social club.

Our lessons run at the times below which is when we require coverage from our Swim Instructors:

• Weekdays from 3:30pm - 6:30pm

• Saturdays from 8:00am - 11:30am

If you have yourInfant & Preschool Aquatics certificate, you may be offered to work shifts from 8:30am – 11:30am on weekdays.

What you'll bring to the role…
You’ll bring strong communication skills, a genuine passion for teaching and a team-focused attitude along with:

• A currentTeacher of Swimming and Water Safety Certificate(e.g. AUSTSWIM)
• A current CPR certificate
• The ability and willingness to complete Infant & Preschool Aquatics (INF) within three months
• At least20 hours’ experience teaching swimming to children
• An understanding of the principles of child learning
• The ability to instruct water survival techniques
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team

Although not required, it would be highly regarded to have:

• Additional AUSTSWIM qualifications
• Experience adapting to varying class formats and group sizes
• Teacher of Aquatics – Access and Inclusion (TAI)

Pre-Employment Requirements…
This is a child-related position. You will be required to provide Council with your valid and current Working with Children Check (WWCC) number as a condition of your employment. In addition, your employment will be subject to a National Criminal Record Check and Pre-employment medical to determine your suitability for employment.

All employees and other workers must uphold and promote safety and wellbeing for children and young people.

For any queries about the position contact Jenene Gilbert, Leisure Centre Manager on [02 4232 1877](tel:02 4232 1877).

For any queries about submitting your application, contact a member of our Human Resources team on [02 4232 0444](tel:02 4232 0444).

Applications close Sunday 18th October 2026 at 11:30pm.

Further information can be found in the position description which can be obtained at www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Council/Work-with-us

A merit list may be created from this recruitment and candidates considered for any similar opportunities that arise in the next six months. Similar opportunities may include casual, temporary and permanent opportunities