Swim Teacher

Department: Recreation & Fitness

Type: Casual

Posted: 1 October 2025

Closes: 19 October 2025

Make a Splash with YMCA SA - Teaching Life Skills, One Stroke at a Time

Great swimmer who enjoys helping others? Turn your passion into a purpose - we'll support you to become a qualified swimming instructor

WHAT WE'RE OFFERING YOU:

• Flexible hours: 6-15 hours per week that work around your life. Shifts time varies from Weekday mornings, afternoons & Weekends.
• Multiple locations: Purruna Spencer Newton Centre, Thebarton Aquatic Centre and The Parks Recreation and Sports Centre.
• Perfect for: Stay-at home parents, School/Uni Students - Flexible scheduling that fits your family commitments.
• Career growth: Start as a Swimming Instructor, grow into roles like Customer Service Officer (CSO) - no prior training required
• We invest in YOU: Up to 100% contribution towards your training costs - perfect for those looking to start their swim instruction journey (T&C's Apply).
• Specialised training support: We'll pay for additional certifications such as baby swimming qualifications.
• Amazing perks: FREE access to all our facilities and programs.
• Supportive culture: Join a team that genuinely cares about your success.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Teaching life saving skills: You're not just teaching swimming - you're giving people confidence, safety, and abilities they'll carry forever.
• Making a lasting impact: Watch children overcome fears, build self-esteem, and develop skills that could one day save their life or someone else's.
• Creating life-long memories: Be the Swim Teacher who helps a child take their first independent stroke or conquer their fear of deep water.
• Building water safety champions: Every lesson contributes to creating a safer community around water.
• Inspiring confidence beyond the pool: The resilience and determination students learn in your lessons transfers to all areas of their lives.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Enthusiasm to learn - we welcome both experienced teachers and newcomers to teaching
• Reliable and enthusiastic team player who loves making a difference
• Commitment to safety and creating positive experiences
• Current Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety accreditation OR willingness to obtain them (we'll support you through the process)
• National Police Check (obtained within the last 6 months)
• DHS Working with Children Check
• International Police Check (if worked/ lived overseas in the past 5 years)
• HLTAID009 Perform CPR or equivalent (current or willing to obtain)
• RRHAN-EC Masterclass - Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect- Education & Care (current or willing to obtain)

HOW TO APPLY

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Samantha Wise on or at

Does this sound like you? Please submit your resume and cover letter

You must address the key selection criteria in your application.

Applications close 19th October 2025.

Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Why YMCA SA?

YMCA South Australia is a not-for-profit community organisation with over 170 years of experience developing the whole person through fitness, wellbeing, and community connection. As a leading provider of recreation and children's services across the state, we're not just offering a job - we're offering community and the chance to make a genuine difference. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to safeguarding children and young people and other vulnerable people.

COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

At the Y, we're committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. We ensure all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure the right people are in the right roles.

YMCA South Australia is an equal opportunity employer committed to safeguarding children, young people, and other vulnerable people.

Every lesson you teach could save a life. Every skill you share lasts forever. Ready to make waves in your career?