Swim School Program Manager - Carseldine
Carseldine, Brisbane QLD
Full Time
Hands-on leadership | Teaching, training & team development
Grow with Carseldine and Help Shape What Comes Next
Carseldine is growing, and so is our team. Join us at an exciting stage of the centre's journey and play a key role in developing our teachers, strengthening the program and shaping what comes next.
We're looking for a Program Manager who loves great teaching, developing people and creating an environment where teachers and swimmers can thrive.
This is a hands-on leadership opportunity where you'll champion teaching quality, coach and develop Swim Teachers, and help build a confident and capable team as the centre continues to grow.
The Opportunity:
As Program Manager, you'll work alongside the Swim School Manager and Customer Experience Manager as part of the centre leadership team.
You'll take the lead on teaching quality and teacher development, providing coaching, feedback and training to build a confident and capable teaching team.
You'll also play an important role in recruiting, onboarding and training new teachers and student placements, supporting centre operations and ensuring our swimmers and families receive a consistently high-quality experience.
This isn't a desk-based management role. You'll remain hands-on through teaching, supervision, training and day-to-day operations.
In This Role, You Will:
Lead, mentor and develop Swim Teachers through regular coaching and feedback
Champion high-quality teaching and consistent delivery of the Carlile Swim program
Recruit, onboard, train and support new teachers and student placements
Teach and supervise classes, leading by example on pool deck
Support ongoing teacher development, capability and training
Support rostering, scheduling and day-to-day operations
Monitor swimmer progression and help maintain strong program standards
Work closely with the centre leadership team to support centre performance
Champion safeguarding, safety and a positive, high-performing team culture
About You:
You're an experienced Swim Teacher or aquatic professional who loves developing others and is ready to grow your leadership impact.
You'll bring:
✔️ Strong swim teaching and learn-to-swim program knowledge
✔️ Experience supporting, training or developing other team members
✔️ Confidence providing coaching and constructive feedback
✔️ Strong communication and relationship-building skills
✔️ Excellent organisation and the ability to balance competing priorities
✔️ A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach
✔️ A genuine commitment to teaching quality, safeguarding and safety
✔️Current Swim Teacher qualification, CPR, First Aid and Blue Card, or willingness to obtain/update as required
Previous leadership or supervisory experience will be highly regarded. We're also keen to hear from experienced aquatic professionals who are ready to take the next step into leadership.
What We Value:
At Carlile Swim, we lead with PACE — Passionate, All In, Connected and always Evolving.
We care deeply, take ownership, work together and keep learning and improving.
About Carlile Swim:
When Children Swim Better, Families Feel Safer
Carlile Swim is Australia’s leading swim school, helping children become safer, more confident swimmers for life across our growing national network.
Founded by swimming pioneers Forbes and Ursula Carlile, we’ve been shaping the learn-to-swim industry for 80 years through exceptional teaching, innovation and an uncompromising commitment to child safety.
Because swimming isn’t optional. It’s essential.
Why Join Carlile Swim?
- Build your leadership career while remaining hands-on in the program
- Help shape the teaching team and program within a new, growing centre
- Develop and inspire the next generation of Swim Teachers
- Work alongside a supportive centre leadership team
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Generous staff discounts across Carlile Swim programs
- Grow your career within a growing national organisation
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're passionate about great teaching, developing people and excited by the opportunity to help shape a growing swim school, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with your cover letter and resume.
️ Applications close 13th August.
Carlile Swim is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All appointments are subject to appropriate screening and safeguarding requirements.
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Carlile Swim is a nationally recognised swim school network with more than 150 years of combined experience and over 30 locations across Australia. Now united under one brand, we are committed to leading the industry and enriching the communities we serve through exceptional swim education and water safety.
