Learn to Swim Instructor

Job No: ZZ1630 Location: Noosa Aquatic Centre

Noosa Council is committed to our valued employees, and we celebrate diversity, health and well-being, work life balance and career progression. Come and join our supportive and progressive team as we deliver on our vision:

“Noosa Shire – different by nature”

The Opportunity

Dive into a rewarding role where you will play a key part in delivering fun, high-quality Learn to Swim programs! As a valued team member, you will help run our swim school smoothly, deliver engaging lessons to swimmers of all ages and abilities, and inspire confidence in every splash. Bring your energy, passion, and commitment to excellence to ensure every participant has a positive and memorable experience in the water.

Vacancy Details

Position Status: Casual

Department: Community Services

Branch: Sport and Active Lifestyle

Advertised: Internal and External

Position Remuneration: Aquatics Grade 1 – Adult ($36.03 inclusive of 25% casual loading). The salary will be based on the age of the successful applicant.

Closing Date: 11:59pm (AEST) Sunday, 6 July 2025

About You

You are a confident communicator who thrives on connecting with people, from young swimmers and their families to colleagues and community groups.

Your experience teaching a variety of age groups, from mums and bubs to preschoolers, school-aged kids, and adults, will set you up for success in this role. Your ability to adapt, engage, and inspire in the water makes you a standout!

The position's focus will be:

Provide hands on teaching and ensure a correct and accurate technique is instructed, including preparation of daily lesson plan.

Ensure the safety and supervision of children at all times during lesson delivery and maintain flow and continuity of all programs.

Ensure the lessons achieve positive results for students and parents/caregivers with a strong emphasis on correction at all times.

Ensure teaching strategies are modified to meet the individual needs of each student within a class.

Continual assessment and recording of students’ skill acquisition.

Ensure swim program areas are safely and adequately prepared before each lesson.

Show initiatives to improve lessons including keeping abreast of industry trends and standards.

Attend regular workshops in accordance with industry requirements and attend staff meetings as required.

Undertake daily roll call of all participants and maintain class control at all times in a professional manner towards children and parents/caregivers.

Display a positive attitude to constructive feedback to help improve performance and student progress.

Work under limited supervision and perform work of higher-level complexity, including undertaking a regular supervisory role as directed by the Learn to Swim Supervisor.

Take on supervisor role, overseeing the delivery of lessons, when directed by the Learn to Swim Supervisor.

Such other relevant duties as required from time to time which would generally fall within the scope of this position.

Further Questions

Please contact Tim Wilson, Noosa Aquatic Centre Coordinator on (07) 5329 6377 for any further information regarding the position.