Swim Teacher

Are you passionate about helping others gain confidence in the water? Do you want a rewarding role where every lesson makes a real difference? We're looking for enthusiastic and dedicated *Swim Teachers to join our friendly team at Northern Grampians Shire Council***.

Vacancy Details:
Position:
Swim Teacher - Stawell
Job Type:
Casual
Tenure:
Permanent
Location:
Stawell
Package:
$37.49 per hour plus superannuation
Download Position Description:
Swim Teacher
Applications Close:
Sunday 12th October 2025

About Northern Grampians Shire Council

Northern Grampians Shire Council has a diverse employment base, across 14 worksites in the Grampians Region of Victoria. We offer flexible work arrangements, providing access to relevant training and professional development opportunities with a variety of employee benefits. We promote innovation, responsiveness, respectfulness and continuous improvement as our core values. Being a smaller organisation, we can provide you with opportunities to act in leadership roles, transition between teams and participate in a range of collaborative projects with other team members or the wider community. We provide a supportive and flexible environment that values the balance between work and our employees' personal lives.

Why join us?

In addition to the picturesque landscapes at our backdoor, there are many other benefits to working for our innovative and vibrant Northern Grampians Shire Council. These include:

• Fortnightly RDO: Enjoy a well-deserved break and rejuvenate.
• Great Team Environment:  A safe, respectful and supportive environment to enable you to thrive.  You will work with like-minded, passionate individuals who love what they do.
• Professional Growth: We nurture talent and provide opportunities to flourish.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: To support your work life balance.
• Salary Packaging Options: Including remote area housing allowances and novated lease vehicles
• Access to Paid Leave: including purchased leave, paid parental leave, gender affirmation leave and to respond to family violence matters
• Employee Assistance Program: Your well-being matters - we've got you covered.
• Biodiversity: Explore our Council region's varied flora and fauna

Promote Inclusion

Northern Grampians Shire Council is committed to promote inclusion of all children and families; we aim to establish a culture that supports:

• cultural safety for Aboriginal children by working in partnership with Aboriginal peoples and Aboriginal community controlled organisations
• cultural safety for children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds
• establishing a safe environment for children with a disability

Position objectives

This position is responsible for planning, preparing and safely conducting swimming lessons to the Swim and Survive standard and preparing lesson plans, as well as supervising and assisting the development of Swim Teacher training candidates and others who participate in the class.

Key responsibility areas

• Plan, prepare and safely conduct swimming lessons to Swim and Survive standard, using a variety of instructional methods and styles.
• Assess and report on participant readiness, progression and/or level attainment.
• Supervise and assist in the development of Austswim or equivalent training candidates or other probationary employees who may participate in classes.
• Deliver professional customer service to participants, parents/carers and other stakeholders.
• Attend four mandatory staff meetings each calendar year, as directed by supervisors.
• Perform, as directed, other duties that are within the limits of the incumbents' skill, competence and training.

Qualifications and experience

• Current Austswim Swim Teacher of water safety; or equivalent.
• Current Austswim Infant and Preschool; or equivalent (desirable)
• Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) recognised resuscitation certification.
• Current Level 2 (senior) First Aid certification.

Selection criteria

1. Knowledge of Austswim Industry Guidelines.
2. Knowledge of swimming lesson philosophy and teaching guidelines.
3. Ability to adapt lesson classes to meet the learning needs and skill level of participants.

How to apply

• Click the Apply Button
• Download and read the position description.
• Attach a resume and cover letter briefly addressing the key selection criteria.
• Submit your application by following the process on this page.

If you'd like to know more contact Imogen Amos, Leisure and Recreation Lead, on or email

Applications close 5pm Sunday 12th October

Northern Grampians Shire Council is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.  We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety.