SWIM SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR

Best suited for: Australian citizens, Permanent Residents, New Zealand citizens, Subclass 485/491/191 visa holders, and temporary residents with legal, unrestricted domestic working rights seeking active, flexible, and community-minded casual aquatic education work in a vibrant inland regional city.

About This Opportunity

Entering an aquatics training, public leisure operations, and water safety pathway within local government offers an exceptional environment for skilled instructors to secure stable, high-yield tenure in Australia. Based at the contemporary Goldfields Oasis facility in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Western Australia, this casual role provides a fantastic platform to deliver high-quality swim instruction, adapt teaching styles for varied age groups, and safeguard community members. It represents an ideal placement for a certified swim teacher, lifesaver, or sports coach looking to align with a supportive, values-driven municipal team while enjoying a thriving regional lifestyle filled with nature and adventure.

Job Summary

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is seeking passionate and skilled Casual Swim School Instructors to join the Corporate & Commercial directorate at the Goldfields Oasis. Reporting directly to the Senior Officer Swim School, the successful candidates will be responsible for teaching and assessing swimming and critical aquatic survival skills to students of various age cohorts and skill brackets. This frontline position focuses heavily on modifying teaching techniques for maximum student engagement, tracking pupil progression, maintaining rigorous safety standards on the pool deck, and fostering a warm, welcoming public atmosphere.

• Employer Name: City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder
• Employment Type: Casual
• Desirable Education Level: Recognized Swim Teaching Accreditation (AUSTSWIM, Swim Australia, ASCTA, Active Training, or equivalent)
• Work Arrangement: Onsite
• Employment Location: 99 Johnston St, Somerville WA 6430. (Australia Goldfields Oasis)
• Estimated Salary: -
• Application Deadline: Friday 31 July 2026

Who This Role May Suit

• Accredited swim instructors or aquatic educators seeking flexible casual hours to balance alongside travel, family commitments, or secondary business operations.
• Onshore temporary visa holders (Subclasses 485, 491, or 191) looking to build a verified, consistent sport and community recreation background with a major regional employer.
• Engaging, high-energy communicators who excel at encouraging young learners, building parental trust, and managing group dynamics on the pool deck.
• Onshore applicants possessing immediate, unrestricted, and fully valid legal authorization to operate within the domestic Australian labor sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and deliver high-quality swimming and water safety lessons, actively modifying teaching techniques to suit individual student profiles.
• Assess student capabilities continuously and provide clear, regular progress updates to the Senior Officer Swim School or Pool Deck Supervisor.
• Uphold the highest standard of safety for all students in the water, and immediately correct or report any unsafe structural conditions around the deck.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and public relations, maintaining a friendly, helpful, and professional disposition toward all leisure center patrons.
• Maintain highly accurate records of class participants, attendance data, and other administrative paperwork as required by management.
• Ensure all designated Swim School resources, flotation assets, and training tools are used, maintained, and stored correctly at the end of shifts.
• Adhere to strict operational KPIs, including maintaining at least a 90% attendance rate for rostered shifts, reviewing lesson plans quarterly, and attending a minimum of two team meetings annually.

Skills & Requirements

• Must hold a current, valid Swimming Instructor Accreditation from an approved domestic body (e.g., AUSTSWIM, Swim Australia, ASCTA, Active Training).
• Must hold a current HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate.
• Possess a valid, current Western Australian Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Must present a current, satisfactory National Police Clearance certificate.
• Possess a valid Western Australian “C” Class driver’s licence.
• Sound problem-solving skills, good situational judgment, and the capacity to self-manage workload while adhering to the City's Customer Service Charter.

Benefits

• Attractive casual hourly wage tiers based on the City's Level 3 classification array and backed by transparent public sector frameworks.
• Generous superannuation contributions with the City matching up to an additional 3% voluntary employee contributions.
• Access to corporate salary sacrificing avenues and flexible casual shift management structures.
• Comprehensive health and well-being initiatives, including direct access to the municipal Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Subsidised gym and leisure centre membership privileges directly at the premier Goldfields Oasis facility.
• A $300 annual financial reimbursement program for personal use or attendance at City-owned community assets.
• Access to rebated childcare options, free staff parking, and continuous professional training and development opportunities.

Important Applicant Information

• Applicants must hold unrestricted, legal working rights within Australia at the absolute time of application submission.
• Frontline Screening Note: Working within municipal recreation zones requires passing background verifications and adhering rigidly to organizational risk management requirements.
• Early Closure Mechanism: Applications are processed on a rolling pool basis. The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder actively reserves the right to close the advertisement early without notice should a sufficient pool of qualified candidates be gathered ahead of the final July closing target. Early application is strongly advised.
• Please note: The employer indicated that onshore or offshore sponsorship not available for this vacancy.

Required Application Documents:

• A detailed, comprehensive resume highlighting your aquatic instruction background, current licensing data, qualification levels, and active references.
• A tailored cover letter establishing your personal commitment to water safety, alignment with the City's core values, and overall suitability for the Goldfields Oasis team.

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 City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder governs a thriving regional territory spanning 95,000 square kilometers and serving over 30,000 residents in the heart of the Goldfields. Employing over 400 staff members across eight contemporary public facilities, the City delivers first-class events, handles major infrastructure investments, and focuses on being a sustainable regional city of the future. The organizational culture is deeply driven by its core values of Accountability, Collaboration, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Transparency, and Excellence.

Applicant Safety Reminder

• You must possess valid work rights to be employed in Australia.
• Never send funds to secure an interview or a job offer.
• Do not share banking or credit card details to anyone.
• Always cross-check employer credentials before accepting any job proposal.

Original Source: City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Careers Portal - Vacancy: Swim School Instructor Casual (Position Number 2444)