Are you passionate about helping children learn to swim and gain water confidence in a fun, structured, and supportive environment? We're looking for enthusiastic and nurturing swim instructors to join our growing team at Jump Swim School Geelong West.
About the Role:
As a swim teacher, you'll deliver engaging lessons based on our structured curriculum — from babies in Duckling classes to confident swimmers in Marlin. You'll teach small group lessons with a maximum of 3-6 students per class (depending on the level), focusing on:
- Water familiarisation and safety
- Breath control and submersion
- Independent mobility and floating
- Stroke development (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, dolphin)
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver lessons according to structured plans provided (e.g., Tadpole, Goldfish, Frog, Stingray, Marlin levels)
- Encourage participation through songs and interactive activities (especially in parent/child classes)
- Track and support each child's progress
- Set up and pack down equipment (kickboards, noodles, sinky toys, mats)
- Communicate with parents professionally and warmly
- Maintain a safe and positive environment at all times
What We're Looking For:
- Friendly and energetic personality
- Strong swimmer with ability to demonstrate strokes and techniques
- Comfortable teaching all age groups from babies to early school-age children
- Reliable, punctual, and a great communicator
- Willingness to work on weekends or after school
**Requirements**:
- Current AUSTSWIM or Swim Australia Teacher Certification (or willing to get it it)
- Current CPR Certificate (First Aid and WWCC preferred)(or willing to get it it)
**Job Types**: Casual, Contract
Pay: $31.00 - $35.00 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Geelong West, VIC 3218: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have teaching swim lessons, particularly to young children or beginners?
- Do you have current certifications in swim instruction, such as AUSTSWIM, Swim Australia Teacher, or any equivalent qualifications?
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)
Work Location: In person