CASUAL SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR

Best suited for: Australian citizens, Permanent Residents, New Zealand citizens, Subclass 485/491/191 visa holders seeking local government career exposure in an iconic regional coastal town famous of Broome, Western Australia.

About This Opportunity

Entering a community recreation, public aquatics, and safety training pathway within local government offers an exceptional environment for enthusiastic aquatic professionals to secure stable, rewarding tenure in Australia. Based at the premier Broome Recreation & Aquatic Centre (BRAC) in the beautiful Kimberley region of Western Australia, this casual position provides a fantastic platform to share a passion for water safety, develop community confidence, and deliver high-quality swim education. It represents an ideal placement for a certified swim teacher, lifesaver, or sports coach looking to align with a supportive municipal team while enjoying a dynamic, tropical regional lifestyle.

Job Summary

The Shire of Broome is seeking enthusiastic, confident, and qualified Casual Swimming Instructors to join the active aquatics team at BRAC. The successful candidates will be responsible for planning and delivering structured swimming and water safety lessons to a diverse range of age groups and skill levels. Operating within a progressive team environment that champions corporate values, this public-facing role focuses heavily on maintaining exceptional customer service, managing student water safety, and applying practical rescue and first aid techniques whenever required on deck.

• Employer Name: Shire of Broome
• Employment Type: Casual
• Desirable Education Level: Recognized Swim Teaching Qualification (e.g., AUSTSWIM, Swim Australia, or Royal Life Saving equivalent)
• Work Arrangement: On-site (Aquatic Centre Shift Work)
• Employment Location: Broome Recreation & Aquatic Centre (BRAC), Cable Beach Rd E, Broome WA 6726, Australia
• Estimated Salary: AUD $35.76 per hour (Plus an extra regional Broome Location Allowance, 25% casual loading parameters, and applicable superannuation matching)
• Application Deadline: 24 July 2026

Who This Role May Suit

• Certified swimming instructors, former competitive swimmers, or beach lifeguards looking for highly flexible casual hours to balance with travel, study, or freelance business pursuits.
• Onshore temporary visa holders (Subclasses 485, 491, or 191) focused on securing a verified, community-driven sport and recreation history within regional Western Australia.
• Engaging, high-energy individuals who communicate beautifully with children and possess a natural knack for turning essential water survival skills into fun, educational routines.
• Onshore applicants possessing immediate, unrestricted, and fully valid legal authorization to operate within the domestic Australian labor sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, instruct, and evaluate structured swimming lessons and water safety modules for infants, school-age children, and adult cohorts.
• Maintain vigilant observation of all students inside and around the immediate pool lanes to prevent aquatic hazards or accidents.
• Deliver top-tier customer service, answering parental inquiries, providing student progress updates, and managing minor behavioral challenges on deck.
• Apply immediate, precise first aid treatments and emergency response or water rescue techniques if an incident arises.
• Collaborate actively with BRAC pool lifeguards and recreation coordinators to ensure clean, safe, and efficient lane transitions.
• Support facility hygiene by storing training equipment, kickboards, and teaching assets neatly at the end of active teaching shifts.

Skills & Requirements

• Must hold an accredited, current Swim Teaching Certification from an approved domestic aquatics body (e.g., AUSTSWIM).
• Must have Bronze Medallion or Pool Lifeguard qualification
• Practical working knowledge of modern water rescue techniques, resuscitation protocols,
• Posses senior First Aid certificate.
• Possess highly refined interpersonal and verbal communication skills, tailored for managing diverse public groups and young children.
• Must possess (or show immediate capacity to obtain) a valid Australian Working with Children Check (WWCC) and a National Police Clearance.
• Demonstrated flexibility to accept variable casual rosters, which may include early mornings, afternoons, or weekend lesson times.

Benefits

• Highly competitive casual hourly pay tier built on a stable local government framework and bolstered by a distinct Broome Location Allowance.
• Complimentary family membership access to the premier fitness and pool facilities at the Broome Recreation & Aquatic Centre.
• Extensive corporate salary sacrificing pathways tailored to assist with local rental payments or mortgage interest portfolios.
• Comprehensive municipal wellness program initiatives, including active discounts on local health services like Pilates and Yoga.
• Negotiated health insurance corporate fee reductions with major domestic providers including Bupa and Medibank.
• Strong, ongoing opportunities for professional development, internal cross-training, and continuous study assistance.

Important Applicant Information

• Applicants must hold unrestricted, legal working rights within Australia at the absolute time of application submission.
• Frontline Operational Note: This position requires working directly inside aquatic environments, maintaining physical stamina throughout prolonged pool teaching schedules.
• Early Closure Alert: The Shire of Broome actively evaluates applications on a rolling basis to build an ongoing casual pool. The advertisement may be taken down without notice as soon as an optimal staff pool is secured. Early lodgement is strongly advised.
• Please note: The employer indicated that onshore or offshore sponsorship not available for this vacancy.

Required Application Documents:

• A detailed, current professional resume highlighting your swim teaching background, current certifications, licensing history, and active references.
• A tailored cover letter cleanly summarizing your personal passion for water safety and your overall suitability for the BRAC aquatics framework.

Eligible applicants include:

• Australian citizens
• Permanent Residents (PR)
• New Zealand citizens
• Subclass 485 / 491 / 191 visa holders
• Any onshore temporary residents with legal, active Australian work rights.

About The Employer

The Shire of Broome governs one of Australia's most visually stunning, culturally rich, and globally recognized coastal tourist regions. Balancing breathtaking natural beachscapes with a highly active local sporting, arts, and social environment, the Shire organization focuses on building an empowered, inclusive workforce that delivers exceptional, proactive public infrastructure and lifestyle assets to its regional community.

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• You must possess valid work rights to be employed in Australia.
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• Do not share banking or credit card details to anyone.
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Original Source: Shire of Broome Careers Portal - Vacancy: Casual Swimming Instructor