Learn to Swim Assistant Teacher – Aquababies & Early Years Teacher Pathway
Dive In Swimming Academy – Jamisontown NSW
Dive In Swimming Academy | Jamisontown | Casual | Weekday morning, afternoons and weekend shifts available
Bring your experience with children into a rewarding teaching career!
Dive In Swimming Academy is looking for a patient, dependable and experienced person to join our Aquababies and Early Years - Future Learn To Swim Teacher Pathway.
This role is ideal for someone with at least five years' experience working with babies, young children or families who would like to develop into a qualified Learn to Swim Teacher.
Previous swim-school experience is not required. We are looking for someone who can build trust with children, communicate confidently with parents and create warm, positive experiences in the water.
You will begin by assisting qualified teachers while completing Dive In's practical mentoring pathway. You will also be expected to complete the external Royal Life Saving Swim Teacher course and progress towards teaching your own classes within an appropriate timeframe.
This is a teacher development position, not an ongoing assistant-only role.
About the Role
Working in the water alongside experienced teachers, you will support babies, toddlers and young children as they build water confidence, develop foundational swimming skills and become more independent in the water.
Your role will include actively engaging with children, supporting lesson activities, helping children feel safe and confident, communicating positively with parents and caregivers, and learning from experienced teachers through hands-on mentoring.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting Aquababies and early-level lessons
Helping children feel comfortable, confident and engaged,



building their confidence in the water
Creating positive bonding experiences for children and their parents or caregivers
Responding calmly and reassuringly when a child feels nervous or needs extra encouragement
Communicating with parents about their child's progress
Educating families about water safety
Assisting with lesson activities, equipment and class flow
Receiving coaching and applying feedback to build your teaching skills
Learning and following Dive In's teaching approach
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
At least five years' experience working with babies, young children or families
A patient, calm and reassuring manner
A natural ability to connect with children
Confidence communicating with parents and caregivers
The ability to guide and reassure families throughout their child's swimming journey
Reliability and commitment to agreed rostered shifts
A willingness to learn, receive feedback and develop current skills
A confident and safe swimming ability
Current Working With Children Check
Current CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
Relevant experience may have been gained through childcare, education, health, family services, sport, customer service or volunteering
Previous swimming teacher experience is not required.
Availability
Available shifts may include:
Weekday mornings: approximately 9:00am–12:00pm
Weekday afternoons: approximately 3:30pm–6:30pm
Saturdays: approximately 7:30am–12:00pm
Sunday's: approximately 8:00am–11:00am
Weekday-morning availability will be highly regarded due to the needs of our Aquababies and early-years programs.
All shifts are offered according to operational needs, availability and rostering requirements.
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📌 Learn To Swim Assistant Teacher – Aquababies & Early Years Teacher Pathway (Sydney)
🏢 Dive In Swimming Academy
📍 Sydney