Swim Teacher

3 days ago

Burpengary East Queensland, Australia Swimtikes Family Swim School Full time $40,000 - $70,000 per year
Join Our Award-Winning Team – Aquatic Educator / Swim Instructor

Location: Burpengary East

Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time (no weekend work)

Hours: 2 mornings + 2 afternoons available (minimum 3-hour shifts)

Pay: Above award wages + staff benefits including paid annual and personal leave


About Us

Swimtikes is a boutique, family-owned swim school with a national reputation for excellence in both aquatics and child development. We're not just teaching swimming — we're shaping safer, happier, and more confident children by combining early learning principles with water safety skills.

Our purpose-built, mineral-based pool is kept at a warm 32–34 degrees year-round, creating a nurturing space where children thrive and educators love to teach.

We're proud to be an age-friendly, inclusive employer with a supportive, close-knit team culture. If you're passionate about children, water safety, and learning, you'll feel right at home here.


Why You'll Love Working With Us

Above award wages – with guaranteed permanent part-time hours including annual and personal leave

Consistent shifts: 2 mornings + 2 afternoons per week currently available (minimum 3 hours per shift, up to 8 hours for the right person between 8:50am – 5:40pm weekdays)

No weekend work – your Saturdays and Sundays stay free

Paid professional development, including online training and industry conferences

Financial support to maintain and upgrade qualifications, insurance, membership, and CPR

Opportunities to explore other skill sets and interests such as administration, social media content, and child development training pathways

Ongoing recognition, team dinners, and development days

Supportive leadership – learn from award-winning and nationally recognised educators


What You'll Do
  • Deliver hands-on aquatic education to children aged 4 months – 10 years, with a focus on developmentally appropriate milestones
  • Create engaging lessons that promote confidence, water safety, and foundational life skills
  • Support children's growth in areas such as motor skills, coordination, confidence, and social development
  • Build positive, respectful partnerships with children and families, recognising each child's individual learning journey
  • Collaborate with your teaching team to continually refine lessons and outcomes
  • Bring energy, empathy, and a genuine love of working with kids every day

What We're Looking For

We hire the person, then train the skill. If you have the heart for teaching and child development, we'll help with the rest.

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Hold or be willing to obtain a recognised Swim Instructor qualification (including Swim Australia, AUSTSWIM, AMPD, or RLSS)
  • Current CPR & First Aid (or willingness to obtain with our support)
  • Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
  • A love of water and working with children – bonus points if you know your dinosaurs
  • Australian citizen or valid working rights

Experience in aquatics, childcare, education, or customer service is welcomed but not essential.


Ready to Dive In?

If you're looking for meaningful work that fits into your life — whether you're a parent returning to the workforce, a student, sem-retired, or someone seeking a fulfilling part-time role — we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and start your journey with Swimtikes

Please email Janet at to submit your application or apply through Seek.

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