Are you passionate about water safety and love working with children? Sutherland Shire Council Leisure Centres are seeking enthusiastic learn to swim instructors to join our team.
- Working hours to suit school times, as well as morning, afternoon and weekend shifts
- Develop your career whilst also balancing other commitments
- Combine your passion for the water and working with children
- Make a positive impact on the community whilst growing and developing your swim teaching skills
- Work in a supportive and dynamic environment
We’re proud to be recognised for our excellence, community impact, and team culture:
- 2025 Highly Commended – Employer of Choice (ASSA)
- 2025 Finalist – Community Service (First in NSW) (ASSA)
- 2025 Highly Commended – Swim School Manager of the Year (ASSA)
- 2025 Finalist – Swim School of the Year (Swim Australia)
- 2025 Finalist – Outstanding Community Service (Swim Australia)
These accolades reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional aquatic programs and nurturing a supportive, high-performing team.
As a Learn to Swim Instructor, you’ll:
- Deliver engaging, high-quality swimming lessons across all levels
- Promote water safety and build student confidence in the water
- Provide positive reinforcement to students and parents
- Delivering exceptional customer service
- Ensure safety and wellbeing in every class
- Uphold Austswim, Swim Australia, and Royal Life standards
Candidates available to work shifts from 9am to 12pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 12pm Saturday 6 hours per week is desirable.
Our ideal candidate will be passionate about swim teaching (just like us!):
- A current Working with Children Check
- Austswim Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety or Swim Australia Teacher or RLS Swim Teacher Licence
- A current CPR Certificate
- A genuine passion for teaching and water safety
- Strong communication and customer service skills
If you are ready to take on a rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now.
- Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your qualification/licences and resume outlining why we are a great fit!
- Get you application in by 11.59pm: 19 July 2026
- Package: Salaries from $60,887 (full time equivalent) gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation (salary paid pro-rata to part time hours worked). Weekend penalty rates are paid as applicable.
- Hours of work: Permanent Part-time opportunities available, from 6 hours per week (school terms), with opportunity to flex up additional hours as required. Candidates must be available as rostered over a 7-day spread at various Leisure Centres (including Sutherland, Caringbah and Engadine Centre locations).
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and may also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
Reach out to Goran Rajchinoski [email protected] Team Leader Swim Programs for any job specific enquiries.
Breanna Rivers, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, [email protected] ,can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.
