Job Description
Carlile Swim Operations Pty Ltd – Brisbane QLD
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Hands-on leadership - Teaching, training & team development
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Passionate About Teaching? Ready to Lead the Program?
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Do you love teaching, developing people and helping teams deliver an exceptional learn-to-swim program?
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We're looking for a Program Manager to join our leadership team at Carlile Swim North Lakes.
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This is a hands-on leadership chance where you'll develop Swim Teachers, champion teaching quality and help train the next generation of Carlile Swim teachers, while remaining connected to what you love - teaching and supporting swimmers on pool deck.
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The Opportunity:
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As Program Manager, you'll work alongside the Swim School Manager and Customer Experience Manager as part of the centre leadership team.
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You'll take the lead on teaching quality and teacher development, providing coaching, feedback and training to build a confident and capable teaching team.
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You'll also play an important role in recruiting, onboarding and training new teachers and student placements, supporting centre operations and ensuring our swimmers and families receive a consistently high-quality experience.
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This isn't a desk-based management role. You'll remain hands-on through teaching, supervision, training and day-to-day operations.
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In This Role, You Will:
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Lead, mentor and develop Swim Teachers through regular coaching and feedback
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Champion high-quality teaching and consistent delivery of the Carlile Swim program
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Recruit, onboard, train and support new teachers and student placements
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Teach and supervise classes, leading by example on pool deck
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Support ongoing teacher development, capability and training
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Support rostering, scheduling and day-to-day operations
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Monitor swimmer progression and help maintain strong program standards
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Work closely with the centre leadership team to support centre performance
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Champion safeguarding, safety and a positive, high-performing team culture
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About You:
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You're an experienced swim teacher or aquatic skilled who loves developing others and is ready to grow your leadership impact.
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You'll bring:
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Strong swim teaching and learn-to-swim program knowledge
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Experience supporting, training or developing other team members
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Confidence providing coaching and constructive feedback
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills
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Excellent organisation and the ability to balance competing priorities
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A proactive, collaborative and solutions focused approach
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A genuine commitment to teaching quality, safeguarding and safety
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Previous leadership or supervisory experience will be highly regarded. We're also keen to hear from experienced aquatic professionals who are ready to take the next step into leadership.
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What We Value:
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At Carlile Swim, we move at PACE:
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Passionate – Care deeply and bring energy and commitment to everything we do.
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All In – Show up consistently, take ownership and never compromise on safety.
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Connected – Listen and work as a team to achieve the best outcomes.
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Keep Evolving – Stay curious, positive and open to change, always learning, growing and improving.
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About Carlile Swim:
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Carlile Swim is Australia's leading swim school, helping children become safer, more confident swimmers for life across our growing national network.
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Founded by swimming pioneers Forbes and Ursula Carlile, we've been shaping the learn-to-swim industry for 80 years through exceptional teaching, innovation and an uncompromising commitment to child safety.
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Why Join Carlile Swim?
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Build your leadership career while remaining hands-on in the program
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Develop and inspire the next generation of Swim Teachers
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Work alongside a supportive and experienced centre leadership team
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Ongoing training and professional development
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Generous staff discounts across Carlile Swim programs
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Grow your career within a growing national organisation
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Make a genuine difference to swimmers, families and your team
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Ready to Make an Impact?
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If you're passionate about great teaching, developing people and creating exceptional learn-to-swim experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
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Carlile Swim is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All appointments are subject to appropriate screening and safeguarding requirements.
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📌 Swim School Program Manager - North Lakes (Queensland)
🏢 Carlile Swim Operations
📍 Queensland