Job Description

Padua College is an independent Catholic Boys' Day School from Years 5-12 conducted by the Order of Franciscan Friars minor with an enrolment of over 1500 boys.

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We are an enriching and nurturing educational community which offers young men the opportunity to discover and develop their individual talents and interests within a vibrant and caring Christian environment.

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About the Role

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The Learn to Swim Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality swimming instruction to Swim School students. This role focuses on enhancing water safety awareness, building confidence in and around aquatic environments, and developing students' swimming technique and skills.

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Shifts for this role are generally scheduled from 3:15 PM to 5:45 PM, Monday through Friday.

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Key Responsibilities / Duties:

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- Teaching swimming techniques, swimming strokes, and water safety rules to students with varying swimming abilities.
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- Assessing the progress of students and adjusting teaching programs accordingly.
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- Implementing ground rules for each swim session.
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- Planning swimming lessons that consider students' abilities and progressive development.
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- Identifying incorrect swimming techniques and correcting students accordingly.
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- Ensuring that the swimming pool and areas are kept clean and tidy.
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To review the full Position Description click here, or alternatively, go to our 'Employment' page on our website.

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Why work for us?

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As a workplace, we are committed to a contemporary Catholic and faith filled environment to create a truly outstanding place to work where our staff feel valued and supported. We do this by providing:

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- Inclusive and Flexible Environment:We value staff wellbeing and maintain an 'open door' policy to support it, including a range of wellbeing initiatives.
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- Professional Development:We empower our staff with high-quality learning and career development opportunities through a rigorous professional learning program.
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- Collaborative Culture:Work with a team of like-minded professionals dedicated to the holistic development of our students.
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- Employee Assistance Program.
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- 12.75% superannuation contribution.
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If you are passionate about swimming, we want to hear from you. With no experience required, this is a fantastic chance to start your coaching career!

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To be considered for this role, you should have:

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- Current Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety certificate
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- Current CPR certificate
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For any enquiries and more information about the role, please contact our HR team via**********@padua.qld.edu.au or on 07 3857 9***.

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The closing date for applications is Monday 24 August 2026 at 8.00am.

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Interviews may be conducted throughout the advertising period, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.

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Padua College is committed to the safety of our students. Student protection is everyone's responsibility. At the College all persons undertaking work for or on behalf of the College have a shared responsibility for contributing to the safety and protection of children. The appointment of a successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening and must have a sound understanding of, and commitment to, current child safety standards and a positive current Working with Children check.

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📌 Learn to Swim Instructor (Queensland)
🏢 Padua College - Brisbane
📍 Queensland