Casual Learn to Swim Instructor (Trainee)
- Kick-start your career at Willoughby Council’s newly transformed leisure centre and learn how to deliver safe, engaging learn to swim programs for the community.
- Enjoy flexible shifts across a 7-day roster to suit your lifestyle, plus access to Fitness Passport.
- Hourly rate: $38.20 plus 12% Super, with funded training to obtain required qualifications.
Make a Difference Where You Work
We are seeking
Casual Learn to Swim Instructors to join Willoughby Leisure Centre as it opens following a major transformation. The Centre features new pools and dedicated learn-to-swim spaces, creating a modern and welcoming place for the community to learn and enjoy swimming.
In this role, you will deliver safe and fun learn to swim lessons in line with the Willoughby Leisure Swim School teaching guidelines. You’ll help build confidence in the water, support positive experiences for swimmers of all ages, and develop the skills to teach swimming and water safety.
We are offering supported training to help you obtain, renew, or upgrade the required qualifications. As you start your career, you’ll be supported to learn, develop your skills, and gain experience in a dynamic, community-focused environment.
Why Join Us?
- A New Community Landmark: Be involved in the launch of a newly redeveloped leisure centre designed for recreation, wellness and connection.
- Work That Matters: Help create a safe, welcoming space that supports healthier, more active lifestyles for people of all ages.
- Grow Your Career: Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic community leisure centre and build skills that open up future career pathways.
About the Role
As a
Casual Learn to Swim Instructor, you will:
- Deliver safe and engaging learn-to-swim lessons in line with Swim School guidelines.
- Follow safety procedures and respond to risks, hazards, and emergencies when needed.
- Adapt lessons to suit different ages, abilities, and learning needs.
- Track and record participant progress.
- Set up, use, and pack down equipment safely.
- Communicate with participants, parents, and staff to support a positive experience.
- Keep the teaching area clean, safe, and organised.
- Take part in training and team meetings to build your skills and maintain qualifications.
What You’ll Bring
- Ability to work as part of a team or independently with small groups of children and/or adults.
- Knowledge of Learn to Swim classes and ability to instruct a range of ages and abilities.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Commitment to a minimum 3-month period and reasonable availability.
- Willingness and capability to obtain Australian Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety qualification (funded training available).
- Willingness and capability to obtain First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (funded training available).
- Current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
How to apply
Visit
https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Council/Working-with-us/Careers to apply or learn more including all about the range of benefits on offer at Willoughby.
For more information, contact: Simone Skewes, Swim School Team Leader at
Simone.Skewes@Willoughby.nsw.gov.au or on 02 9777 7663.
Applications should address all the key responsibilities outlined in the Position Description. The Position Description (PD) is located in the Job Attachments section of the job listing.
Successful candidates may be required to undertake pre-employment screening including police, working with children and relevant qualification checks.
Applications close: Sunday, 17 May 2026 at 11:30pm
Please note recruitment activity may commence before the closing date.
At Willoughby City Council, inclusion, diversity and belonging are core to how we work and how we recruit. We are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community – one where everyone feels respected, valued and supported to contribute fully. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, LGBTIQA+ communities, veterans, and people of all ages. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know. We are committed to ensuring an accessible, inclusive and barrier-free experience for every candidate.
