Swim Teacher – Community Swim School

About the role

Join the Central Otago District Council swim school team as a Swim Teacher, delivering high‑quality, safe and engaging swimming lessons to learners of all ages. You will play a key part in promoting water safety and aquatic education within the local community.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver learn‑to‑swim lessons for infants, children, teens and adults.
• Plan and execute lessons in line with the swim school curriculum, tracking progress and adjusting instruction as needed.
• Maintain accurate lesson records, student progress updates and attendance logs.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents and caregivers through clear communication and excellent customer service.
• Collaborate with the Swim School Manager and aquatics team, ensuring current qualifications and best‑practice teaching standards are upheld.

Required profile

• Current New Zealand Swim Teaching Qualification (or equivalent) with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Proven experience teaching swimming across a range of ages and abilities.
• Strong communication and customer‑service skills.
• Confidence managing classes and adapting lessons to diverse skill levels.
• Positive, team‑focused attitude, good organisational skills and basic computer literacy.

Required skills

What we offer

• Supportive, close‑knit team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth within an established swim school.
• Permanent full‑time employment with a focus on community impact.