At the Y our vision is a better tomorrow where all people can belong.

As the largest employer in fitness and recreation we have more than 5,000 staff at over 140 centres across Victoria. With us, you will work with fun colleagues who have a shared passion for making a difference in the lives of individuals and transforming communities for the better.

About Our Centres Y Victoria is looking for qualified swim teachers to join one of our aquatic centres across Victoria

About The Role As a Swim Teacher at Y Victoria, you will be developing and delivering lesson plans that promote swimming skill building in school aged children, combining stroke development with water safety and enhancing the overall confidence and ability of your students.

Structure and design lessons with appropriate activities that challenge and develop your students swimming and water safety ability

Recommend students for level progression as appropriate

Teach and model effective problem solving skills and conflict resolution skills

These are casual roles with an hourly rate up to $34.96 + Super & Y Benefits.

About You You will be passionate about inspiring and developing water safety and swimming skills in children and young people. Experience in other teaching or coaching roles is a bonus but not necessary. Personal attributes such as patience, respect, and enthusiasm will take you far as a Swim Teacher

In this role you will unlock the power of all children to be inspired by swimming, creating lifelong opportunities.

Demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm to teach children to swim

Provide excellent customer service to parents and students alike

Be motivated and committed to perform to a high standard

Be friendly,



polite and approachable at all times

Display interest, enthusiasm, patience and respect to children and peers

Essential Qualifications

HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (or willingness to obtain)

Accredited Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety- AUSTSWIM or equivalent (or willingness to obtain - funding may be available at certain sites)

Other Desired Qualifications

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Teacher of Infants and Preschool Aquatics

Teacher Developing Competitive Strokes or equivalent

Teacher of Aquatics - Access and Inclusion

Teacher of Adults

Benefits At the Y Victoria we value our people. Working for us means you’ll enjoy excellent work/life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as:

Flexible working and rostering arrangements

Opportunities for career development and growth

Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state

Free access to the Virtual Y - online health and wellness

Commitment to Child and Young People Safety YMCA Victoria (the Y) has robust policies and practices to prevent harm to children and young people. The Y is committed to identifying and removing potential risks and hazards. All positions are subject to a satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check and a pre-employment medical declaration prior to commencement.

Y Victoria is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Y Victoria are proud to be a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to respond to every applicant.

📌 Swim Teacher Opportunities- Y Victoria (Melbourne)
🏢 Ymca Victoria
📍 Melbourne