Casual swimming teacher

Do you love the water and enjoy helping people of all ages build confidence, skills and safety in the pool? Cook Shire Council is seeking an enthusiastic Swimming Teacher on a casual basis to join our friendly team at the Cooktown Community Swimming Pool.

As a Casual Swimming Teacher, you'll deliver engaging, high‐quality swimming and water safety lessons to children and adults of all abilities. Working alongside our Learn to Swim Coordinator and Swimming Pool Team Leader, you'll help create a safe, inclusive and fun aquatic environment that promotes lifelong water safety skills.

• Deliver structured Learn to Swim and water safety lessons
• Adapt programs to suit individual abilities and learning styles
• Create a positive, encouraging and safe learning environment
• Communicate with parents and carers about progress and programs
• Promote water safety and aquatic programs within the community
• Work collaboratively with instructors, lifeguards and pool staff
• Assist with other pool duties when qualified and required

• Current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (or equivalent)
• Current First Aid & CPR certification
• Queensland Blue Card
• Experience in teaching swimming to children and/or adults

• Pool Lifeguard qualification
• Experience in aquatic facility operations
• Strong communication skills, patience and enthusiasm
• A genuine passion for customer service and community wellbeing

To be considered for selection, you will need to submit a Cover Letter outlining why you are interested in this role and a detailed, up‐to‐date resume/CV.

Applications will be accepted online and will close at 9:00 am on Wednesday 24 June 2026.

Job reference: CSC184

Position: Casual Swimming Teacher

Location: Cooktown Community Swimming Pool – 10 Charles Street, Cooktown

Tenure: Casual

Remuneration: Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B: Division 2, Section 3) Award – State 2017, Level Swim School Worker Level 1 – $39.82 per hour (includes Casual Loading)

Superannuation: 12% superannuation contributions

Cook Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages a diverse workplace. Indigenous community members and women are strongly encouraged to apply. All applications are assessed on merit.