Swim Teacher, St Arnaud - Regional Victoria
- Deliver engaging swimming lessons aligned with the Swim and Survive program.
- Assess participant progress and adapt lessons to suit different ages and skill levels.
- Provide exceptional customer service and support trainee swim teachers.
Swim Teachers
Multiple Casual Positions available | St Arnaud
Salary: $31.20 including casual loading
Plus: 12% superannuation
Applications Close: Thursday the 31st December 2026
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Inspire a Lifelong Love of Swimming! Were Hiring Swim Teachers
Love the water and enjoy helping children build confidence and essential life skills? Northern Grampians Shire Council is looking for enthusiastic and qualified Swim Teachers to join our team. Based at our newly renovated St Arnaud aquatic facility, you'll play an important role in teaching water safety and swimming skills while creating a fun, safe and supportive learning environment for participants of all ages.
About Northern Grampians Shire Council
Northern Grampians Shire Council has a diverse employment base, across 14 worksites across the beautiful Grampians Region in Victoria. We offer flexible work arrangements, providing access to relevant training and professional development opportunities with a variety of employee benefits. We promote innovation, responsiveness, respectfulness and continuous improvement as our core values. Being a smaller organisation, we can provide you with opportunities to act in leadership roles, transition between teams and participate in a range of collaborative projects with other team members or the wider community. We provide a supportive and flexible environment that values the balance between work and our employees' personal lives.
About the role
As a Swim Teacher, you'll deliver engaging swimming lessons aligned with the Swim and Survive program, helping participants develop their swimming ability and confidence in the water.
In this rewarding role, you will:
- Plan and deliver safe, high-quality swimming lessons
- Assess participant progress and celebrate achievements
- Adapt lessons to suit different ages and skill levels
- Provide exceptional customer service to children, families and carers
- Support and mentor trainee swim teachers
- Help create a positive, welcoming and inclusive aquatic environment
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in your community while working in a fun and supportive team environment.
About you
You are passionate about water safety, enjoy working with children and have the ability to make learning fun and engaging. You bring a positive attitude, excellent communication skills and a commitment to helping every participant achieve their goals.
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
- A current AUSTSWIM Swim Teacher qualification (or equivalent)
- Current First Aid and CPR certifications
- Knowledge of swimming and water safety teaching principles
- The ability to adapt lessons to different learning styles and abilities
- Strong customer service and communication skills
You'll help children develop life-saving skills, build confidence in the water and make a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of our community while working in a fun, flexible and rewarding environment.
Benefits include:
- Training and professional development
- Supportive team environment
- Salary packaging, including remote area housing allowances and novated leases
- Paid leave options, including purchased leave and paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- The chance to enjoy the region’s beautiful landscapes and biodiversity
Diversity & Inclusion
Northern Grampians Shire Council is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer that reflects the communities we serve. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms, including gender, sexuality, culture, faith, ability, family structure and identity, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and LGBTIQA+ people. We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Recruitment support
If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process to participate, please contact us at ngsc.hr@ngshire.vic.gov.au
Pre-employment checks
All appointments are subject to satisfactory:
- Police Record Check
- Medical/ Health Assessment
- Working with Children Check
Ready to Apply?
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- Download and read the position description.
- Attach a resume and cover letter briefly addressing the key selection criteria.
- Submit your application by following the process on this page.
If you'd like to know more contact Imogen Amos, Leisure and Recreation Lead at imogen.amos@ngshire.vic.gov.au or call 03 5358 8700.
Applications close 5pm Thursday the 31st of December, 2026
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