Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging, safe, and supportive swim instruction using our lesson plans
- Cultivate a fun learning environment that reinforces safety and progress
- Interact professionally with children, parents, and caregivers
Support your team and refer program enquiries to your supervisor
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Why Join Us?
- Free UniActive Gold Membership – (Pool and Gym)
- Pulse Perks – enjoy campus discounts and exclusive freebies
Campus Convenience – close to cafes, childcare, groceries, and more
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Placement Opportunity
Have you recently completed your Swim School Teacher course but need to log your placement hours? We’ve got you! Let us support your professional development with real, hands-on teaching experience.
About You
- Thrive in a casual role with flexible availability
- Communicate clearly, supportively, and positively
- Value diversity and uphold the National Child Safe Standards
Enjoy being part of a team that makes a real difference
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In addition, you will hold the below certifications (or in progress, if applying for placement):
- Austswim Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (or equivalent)
- Current CPR & First Aid certification
Paid Working with Children Check
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About Pulse
UOW Pulse is a not-for-profit organisation that enhances campus life for students and staff through events, entertainment and experiences. We work across a diverse range of outlets and commercial sectors to provide and deliver a memorable experience for the entire UOW community.
UOW Pulse is a proud Child Safe Organisation. We take the safety of children and young people that we employ, support and care for seriously, and have a zero tolerance for child abuse. We have strict guidelines, policies, procedures, processes and training in place to support our teams in interacting with and working alongside children and young people. We aim to create a reflective culture of continuous improvement, where advocacy for children and young people is championed. The wellbeing of children and young people is at the forefront of what we do and the decisions we make. Hear what the children at Kids’ Uni have to say .
How to Apply
Submit your resume and cover letter via our job portal. For more information, refer to the full Job Description.
Applications close on Friday 7 August 2026 .
UOW Pulse reserves the right to interview candidates and fill the position prior to the closing date if a suitable applicant is found.
UOW Pulse is the social hub of the University of Wollongong. We offer entertainment and activities, food and retail, children’s services, student engagement, sport, recreation and much more. We offer a quality community to complement the student’s academic life with our sole purpose being to create the ultimate dynamic and engaging campus environment to enhance the community university campus experience. UOW Pulse prides itself on living its individual values of Support , Community , Agility , Quality and Play , within and incorporating the values of Integrity , Passion , Courage , Excellence and Collaboration .
UniActive is run by UOW Pulse Ltd. UniActive encompasses all things Sport & Fitness at the University of Wollongong, with the majority of our facilities located on the idyllic grounds of main campus. With two 5-star fitness centres, multiple pristine sporting ovals, a 50m outdoor swimming pool, two indoor sports stadiums and more, our workplace is a playground for anyone with a passion for health and fitness!
