In-Pool Volunteer – Rainbow Club Northern NSW
Description:
Our Rainbow Club Northern NSW region has the following clubs: Armidale, Coffs Harbour, Muswellbrook,Tamworth, Gunnedah
As an In-Pool Volunteer at Rainbow Club, you’ll assist our qualified swim teachers in delivering fun, safe, and inclusive swimming lessons for children with disability. You’ll play an important role in helping members feel supported, engaged, and confident in the water.
This is a hands-on opportunity to gain experience, build connections, and make a positive impact in your local community.
Volunteer Responsibilities:
- As an In-Pool Volunteer, you’ll support our teachers and members by:
- Demonstrating swim skills that the teacher is explaining to help members better understand
- Recording and timing laps for children working on personal bests in squad classes
- Racing with children to motivate and encourage them
- Playing games and interacting with children to build confidence and socialisation skills
- Helping supervise when a teacher is working with multiple members – playing or doing simple activities with one child while the teacher supports another
- Setting up and packing away pool equipment
- Sorting and cleaning equipment to keep things tidy and safe
- Organising visual aid cards and handing them to teachers during lessons when requested
- Helping the Lead Teacher update the scheduling board when there are teacher absences
- Where appropriate, assist by speaking with parents and carers about upcoming Rainbow Club events such as carnivals or the Malabar Magic swim
- Optional and pre-arranged: Support out-of-water activities such as flyer drops or community outreach to help promote Rainbow ClubShape
Benefits of Volunteering:
- Be part of a fun and supportive club community
- Make a positive impact on children with disability and their families
- Gain hands-on volunteer experience by supporting swim lessons, promoting inclusion, and engaging with children with disability in a fun, active setting.
- Learn directly from experienced and qualified swim teachers while building your confidence and skills in an inclusive aquatic environment.
- Ongoing training and skill development
- A meaningful and enjoyable way to spend a few hours each week. Shape
Company Overview:
Rainbow Club is a network of social swimming clubs that help children with disability learn to swim and enjoy aquatic activities. With over 70 clubs across NSW, ACT, Victoria, and QLD, we’re committed to inclusion, safety, and fun in the water. Our trained teachers and volunteers make it possible for every child to learn, belong, and thrive.
Essential Requirements:
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Working with children check - Volunteer (if over 18)
- NDIS Workers check- Volunteer
To Apply:
Please apply through the Swag Job Board (will require you to ‘sign’ up) or copy this link to browser and express interest in the position https://www.myrainbowclub.org.au/teacher-eoi/
Rainbow Club Australia is a member focussed organisation dedicated to protecting the safety of children while helping them learn to swim.
Rainbow Club is a network of social swimming clubs for children with a disability. With NDIS Provider status and our unique Swim the Rainbow program, Rainbow Club offers a fun and safe community for children with a disability to have personalised swimming lessons catered to their needs.
