Swim Instructor

7 hours ago

Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia YMCA NSW Full time

Our Recreation Team is a vibrant, close-knit community of people who thrive on connection, movement, and making a difference. From Duty Managers and Customer Service Officers to Instructors and Coordinators, our team transforms 18 Recreation Centres into welcoming, inclusive, and safe spaces—offering health, fitness, and recreation opportunities to those who need them most.

As part of the Y family, you'll help support the wellbeing of vulnerable and underrepresented communities, always acting with integrity and respect. In return, we offer flexible hours, free facility membership, and the chance to build valuable leadership and life skills—all while making a real impact.

  • Like being around water?
  • Teach our patrons the essential skills about swimming.
  • Have flexible working hours across the 7 days of the week

We are now looking for Casual Swimming instructors to come join our teams at Port Macquarie, Wauchope, Laurieton and Kendall pools. You will come with a passion for the water and an ability to teach essential skills about swimming. You must be available for work on weekends as well as weekdays.

About your new role

Our Swimming Instructors are a happy bunch, every day they are teaching young people the essential skill of swimming. They love seeing those big wide smiles each day, as the children splash around having fun, while gaining confidence and becoming safe in and around the water.

All our team have the following qualities in common:

  • Passion
  • Enthusiasm
  • Love the water
  • Enjoy working with children

Our Swimming Instructors are the aquatic artistes training the next generation of swimming superstars. Every day, they lead safe, stimulating and always-fun lessons that build confidence and capability in developing young people. As a Swimming Instructor at The Y, you won't just be a strong swimmer. Because you'll also be a strong communicator, and a dynamic leader – motivating and educating our guests to build strong, active and safe behaviours in the water.

If you're an safety-conscious 'Aqua Expert' with strong people skills and an infectious energy, you could be our next Swimming Instructor. If so, expect perks like flexible hours and free facility membership, and the support to build valuable people, leadership and life skills – all while you make a difference to your community.

In addition to the satisfaction of teaching children swimming and water safety, we offer:

  • Supportive team environment
  • Discounted access to some of our services across the Y
  • Flexible hours
  • Career pathways in the aquatics field

If this sounds like the job for you, apply today

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • CPR Certificate
  • Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety License
  • Working with Children Check
  • Police Check (Paidby the Y)
Who What Y? The Y NSW is a profit-for-purpose organisation focused on healthy living, social impact, and empowering young people. We operate 18 recreation centres, 47 out-of-school-hours care services, and two camping locations, employing over 1,000 staff across NSW to deliver enriching community programs.

We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants of all genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Benefits & Experience

The Y offers a range of benefits including:

  • Above award rates of pay
  • Salary sacrifice benefits
  • Free access to Y sites & programs
  • Discounts on a range of products and services including groceries
  • Branded clothing supplied
  • Paid essential training & development
  • Additional leave including wellbeing days
  • Reward & recognition program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Reconciliation Action Plan
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