A job you’ll love, with hours that work for you!

Are you passionate about water safety and love working with children? Looking for school friendly hours? We’ve got them!

With weekday shifts available from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm, plus afternoon and weekend opportunities, there’s flexibility to suit your lifestyle!

What you'll be doing

As a Learn to Swim Instructor, you’ll play an important role in helping students develop the skills and confidence to enjoy the water safely.

You’ll:

- Deliver fun, engaging and high-quality swimming lessons across a range of levels
- Help students build confidence, develop their skills and celebrate their achievements
- Build positive relationships with students and families, whilst creating a safe, welcoming and encouraging learning environment
- Uphold Austswim, Swim Australia and Royal Life standards

What You'll Bring

Our ideal candidate will be passionate about swim teaching and promoting water safety (just like us!):

- A current NSW Working with Children Check
- Austswim Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety or Swim Australia Teacher or RLS Swim Teacher Licence (candidates must currently hold their licence to apply)
- A current CPR Certificate
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Energy, patience and enthusiasm
- Enjoy working as part of a team

What Makes This Role Great??

- Flexible working hours – Perfect for balancing work with family, study and other commitments
- Grow your skills – Take advantage of training and professional development opportunities to expand your skills
- Be part of something great – we’re proud to be recognised for our commitment to excellence, community impact and team culture, including:
- 2026 Winner - Swim School of the Year - ARI NSW Awards of Excellence
- 2026 Finalist – Swim Teacher of the Year - ARI NSW Awards of Excellence
- 2026 Finalist – Diversity & Inclusion -ARI NSW Awards of Excellence
- 2025 Finalist – Community Service - ASSA Awards of Excellence
- 2025 Finalist – Swim School of the Year - Swim Australia
- 2025 Finalist – Outstanding Community Service - Swim Australia
- 2025 Highly Commended – Employer of Choice - ASSA Awards of Excellence
- 2025 Highly Commended – Swim School Manager of the Year - ASSA Awards of Excellence

These accolades reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional aquatic programs and nurturing a supportive, high-performing team.

Join our Team and Grow with Us!





If you are ready to take on a rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now.

- Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your qualification/licences and resume outlining why we are a great fit!
- Get you application in by 11.59pm: Wednesday 11 November 2026
- Package: Salaries from $60,887 (full time equivalent) gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation (salary paid pro-rata to part time hours worked). Weekend penalty rates are paid as applicable.
- Hours of work: Permanent Part-time opportunities available, from 6 hours per week (school terms), with chance to flex up additional hours as required. Candidates must be available as rostered over a 7-day spread at various Leisure Centres (including Sutherland, Caringbah and Engadine Centre locations).
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and may also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Goran Rajchinoski [email protected] Team Leader Swim Programs for any job specific enquiries.
Breanna Rivers, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, [email protected] ,can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

Click on the link to check out the Position Description

Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.

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About Sutherland Shire Council

Sutherland Shire is a unique area in greater Sydney. Boasting iconic beaches, stunning coastline, vibrant town centers, and incredible national parks. All just 26 km from the CBD. As one of the largest Councils in NSW, we're home to a growing and connected community of more than 230,000 people.





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