Swim School Instructor - Casual
Level 3 - $37.55 - $50.06 per hour (including casual loading)

The Role

Love the water? Passionate about teaching and making a difference in the community? Look no further! We are currently seeking expressions of interest for casual Swim School Instructors for Term 3.

Not qualified as a Swim School Instructor? No worries - we have got you covered! Royal Life Saving Society of Western Australia are funding courses to become Austswim accredited.

The Town will even help you complete your required hours so you can get fully accredited and start making waves in your new role.

The next courses run on the below dates:

• Fully funded 4-day course run by RLSSWA in October 2025, contact us for more information.
  

As Swim School Instructor you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in our community as you teach children from 6 months of age to adults, key life skills that can be applied to any aquatic environment.

The Swim School Instructor position is causal, and the hours are set by your availability.

• Swim School runs Monday to Saturdays
  
• Infant - Preschool (6 months to 4 years) lesson Monday to Thursday 9am to 12.30pm
  
• Afterschool program (5 to 17 years) run from Monday to Friday 3pm to 6pm
  
• Saturday morning lessons run 8.15am to 1pm

The Town

Port Hedland is a dynamic, diverse town in Western Australia's beautiful North-West that enjoys a relaxed lifestyle. We are proud of our stunning landscapes, Aboriginal heritage, vibrant multicultural community and our significant resources industry. At the Town of Port Hedland, let your career take-off as you tackle challenges unique to the region, collaborate with a range of people from all walks of life and become part of a vibrant team that is making real change in the Pilbara.

Work Related Requirements

The preferred applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol assessment to be considered for the role, as well as possess:

• Willingness to obtain Austswim Certificate or equivalent "Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety"
  
• Current CPR Qualification
  
• Ability to obtain a Working with Children Check Card
  
• National Police Clearance
  
• Current 'C' class driver's license
  
• Rights to work in Australia
  
  

Employee Benefits

In addition to the salary our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include:

• Competitive casual rate
  
• Flexible working hours
  
• On the job training provided
  
• Professional development and career opportunities
  
• Work in a friendly and supportive team
  
  

How to Apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

If you are unable to apply online, please forward your application documents to Human Resources, Attention "Confidential Advertised Vacancy" either by:

Post: PO Box 41, Port Hedland WA 6721

Hand: Civic Centre, McGregor Street, Port Hedland WA 6721

Applicants are advised to write a cover letter of no more than two (2) pages outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience will contribute to their success in this position. Applicants who do not attach a cover letter may not be considered in the first round of shortlisting. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their application is received in full prior to the closing date and time.

Suitable applicants may be considered for appointment to similar vacancies during the six month period following the conclusion of this recruitment process.

For further information about this position please contact the Talent Team by emailing .au The Town reserves the right to commence shortlisting prior to the closing date.

Applications close 11.30pm Thursday 24th July 2025

he Town of Port Hedland is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities.