Swimming Teacher

Work within a dynamic and passionate team

$37.46 per hour + Superannuation

About the role

The Recreation and Waterways Branch creates places, programs, and services that bring communities together and inspire healthier, more active lifestyles. At the heart of this is the Melbourne City Baths (MCB), a City of Melbourne–managed facility offering a diverse range of aquatic and recreation programs for members and the wider community.

As a Swim Teacher, you’ll deliver group, private, and school swimming lessons within a flexible roster at Melbourne City Baths. You’ll be part of a motivated team of Swim Teachers who are passionate about what they do, with the added benefit of free gym membership for those holding a weekly permanent shift.

Joining us means becoming part of an inclusive, collaborative culture where we champion diversity, celebrate achievement, and make a positive impact together.

A little more about the role

- Deliver engaging group, private, and school swimming lessons in a flexible roster environment at Melbourne City Baths
- Contribute to a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all aquatic participants
- Support the delivery of high-quality aquatic and recreation experiences that encourage active participation
- Work collaboratively with a motivated team of Swim Teachers to achieve program goals

Located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne is globally recognised as one of the most liveable, diverse, and dynamic cities.

At the heart of it all is the City of Melbourne – a passionate, purpose-driven organisation where your work truly matters. As part of Team Melbourne, you’ll help deliver what’s most important to the people who live, work, study, visit and invest in our great city.

We’re proud champions of diversity, committed to continuous improvement, and driven by a shared vision for a vibrant and sustainable future.

This is more than just a role – it’s your chance to make a real impact, contribute to something bigger, and shape Melbourne’s future alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

About you

You are comfortable with facilitating engaging and supportive swimming lessons for people of all ages and abilities.

What your experience might look like - Key Selection Criteria

- Strong understanding of health and safety in aquatic and recreation environments
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage people from diverse backgrounds
- Capacity to work independently, problem-solve and contribute to team goals
- Experience in setting and achieving outcomes in aquatic education programs and private lessons
- To be eligible for this role, you must hold (or be willing to obtain prior to appointment):
- Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety qualification
- Current Victorian Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Desirable qualifications include Teacher of Infants and Preschool, Teacher of Adults, Teacher of People with a Disability / Access and Inclusion, Teacher of Towards Competitive Strokes, and Pool Lifeguard.

Benefits of working with us

- Attractive remuneration & benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, study assistance & other great corporate discounts.
- Excellent leave entitlements: Enjoy up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers, in addition to the government-funded parental leave, with no waiting period to access. Part-time equivalents are also available for added flexibility.
- Career progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment.
- Work-life balance and hybrid working: We support flexible hours, alternative work arrangements (like ADOs), and hybrid work-from-home options.

How to apply

We'd love to hear how you can make an impact in this role As part of your application, you will be required to:

- Attach your updated resume
- Include a cover letter (max one page) outlining your relevant experience and why you're a great fit for this role.

Submit your application no later than 11:45pm on Sunday, September 28, 2025

A few important things to note – don’t miss out

- Applications must be submitted online. Unfortunately, we can’t accept applications via email, so please be sure to apply through the official job link provided.
- Apply early This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate — so don’t wait to get your application in.
- We are a child safe organisation. The City of Melbourne has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All employees undergo thorough safety screening, including a Police Check and, for most roles, a Working with Children Check.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you’re contacted for an interview.

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