About This Role
Teaching water safety and swimming skills to the community is the core of this casual role at the Kiama Leisure Centre. It suits an enthusiastic instructor who is passionate about water safety and enjoys working with people of all ages and abilities.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- Strong communication skills
- Genuine passion for teaching
- Team-focused attitude
- Current Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Certificate (e.g. AUSTSWIM)
- Current CPR certificate
- Ability and willingness to complete Infant & Preschool Aquatics (INF) within three months
- At least 20 hours’ experience teaching swimming to children
- Understanding of the principles of child learning
- Ability to instruct water survival techniques
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Nice to have:
- Additional AUSTSWIM qualifications
- Experience adapting to varying class formats and group sizes
- Teacher of Aquatics – Access and Inclusion (TAI)
Benefits
- Casual hours
- Applicable penalties in accordance with the Award, including penalty rates for weekend work
- 12% superannuation
- Chance to make a real impact within the community
Important Details
- Schedule: Weekdays 3:30pm – 6:30pm; Saturdays 8:00am – 11:30am
- Shifts for Infant & Preschool Aquatics certificate holders: Weekdays 8:30am – 11:30am
- Application deadline: Sunday 9th August 2026 at 11:30pm
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.
- 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.
