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Assistant Swim School Manager (Program Manager)

- Wavell Heights, Brisbane QLD
- Full Time – Centre Leadership

Lead Teachers. Inspire Confidence. Make an Impact.

Are you an experienced swim teacher, coordinator or aquatic professional who loves developing others, delivering exceptional swimming lessons and helping children become safer, more confident swimmers?

Ready to take the next step in swim school leadership?

Carlile Swim is looking for a Program Manager to join our established and successful Wavell Heights swim school.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a strong centre team, support the ongoing success of our swimming program and make a meaningful difference to teachers, swimmers and families.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Swim School Manager, you will lead the delivery and quality of our award winning learn to swim program, coaching and developing teachers to deliver safe, engaging and consistent swimming lessons.

Working alongside the Customer Experience Manager, you will be part of the centre leadership team, supporting daily operations, team performance and exceptional family experiences.

This is a hands on leadership role, combining regular rostered shifts in the program with daily centre operations, teacher development, rostering, recruitment and administration.

In This Role, You Will:

- Lead, coach and develop swim teachers, building confidence and teaching capability
- Champion consistent, high quality delivery of the Carlile Swim program
- Support teacher recruitment, onboarding, training and ongoing development
- Oversee teaching rosters,



staffing and program operations
- Monitor lesson quality, swimmer progression and program performance
- Work regular rostered shifts, leading by example in the water and on pool deck
- Build robust relationships with swimmers, families and your centre team
- Champion child safeguarding, workplace safety and a positive team culture

About You:

We are looking for a confident, supportive leader who is passionate about swimming education and enjoys helping others grow.

You will bring:

- Experience teaching swimming and water safety, with a strong understanding of learn to swim programs
- Experience coaching, mentoring or leading swim teachers
- Strong organisation, communication and problem solving skills
- Confidence managing rosters, daily operations and competing priorities
- A collaborative approach and genuine commitment to teaching quality and child safety
- A current or previous Swim Teacher qualification, with a minimum of two years of swim teaching experience highly desirable
- Previous swim school management or supervisory experience will be highly regarded

Whether you are an experienced swim school leader or ready to take the next step from a teaching or supervisory role, we would love to hear from you.

What We Value:





At Carlile Swim, we lead with PACE — Passionate, All In, Connected and always Evolving.

We care deeply, take ownership, work together and keep learning and improving.

Why Join Carlile Swim:

- Be part of something bigger – Join a growing national organisation with over 30 swim schools across Australia.
- Grow your career with us – As we continue to expand, so do the opportunities for leadership, development and career progression.
- Enjoy great facilities – Work in our private, purpose built, heated swimming pools, delivering lessons all year round.
- Make a real difference – Lead and develop teachers while helping children become safer, more confident swimmers.
- Enjoy staff benefits – Access staff discounts, professional development and opportunities across our national network.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply now with your resume!

Applications close Sunday 6 December 2026.

Applications will be reviewed as received, and interviews may commence before the closing date, so we encourage you to apply early!

Carlile Swim is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All appointments are subject to appropriate screening and safeguarding

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Company Overview

Carlile Swim is a nationally recognised swim school network with more than 150 years of combined experience and over 30 locations across Australia. Now united under one brand, we are committed to leading the industry and enriching the communities we serve through exceptional swim education and water safety.

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