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Our Swim School Job Opportunities
Dive into Our Team: Where Passion Meets Purpose
Join us in our mission to empower every child with the life-changing skill of swimming. We’re driven by our commitment to ensuring every young person feels safe and confident in the water, unlocking a world of opportunities for them. Our dedication fuels our daily lessons, connections with local families, and organizational growth.
This induction will provide insight into the heart of our program, guiding you to fulfill your role effectively by embracing our philosophies and goals.
Join us in creating safer, more confident swimmers and shaping brighter futures.
There are a variety of job opportunities at Kingswim:
Swimming Teachers
Our swimming instructors are energetic and engaging teachers with a passion for water safety and educating little ones on how to swim.
Supervisors and Receptionists
Our supervisors and receptionists are around the pool but out of the water – making sure everything is considered for both our swimmers and families.
Centre Managers
Our Centre Managers, alongside our Assistant Managers are responsible for growing our business and customer base, as well as building high-performance teams with a focus on people.
Customer care and centre support
Our centralised customer care team play a vital role at Kingswim. The team look after all of our customer needs across multiple platforms and provide support for our in-centre teams.
We’re looking for energetic, engaging and warm people with a passion for the safety, well-being and education of children.
Our roles are a great opportunity for:
- High school students (16 and above) looking for their first job
- University and TAFE students who want flexible, practical, real-world experience
- Parents looking for a flexible, family-friendly role
- People wanting a career change
- People looking to progress into coaching
- Retirees looking for an engaging part-time job
- Freelancers wanting extra work, stability and fulfilment
Kingswim facilitates all the training required to become a qualified swimming instructor, with our training program accredited by the national body Swim Australia. For those applying to be a swimming teacher, you’ll need to have a current CPR certificate and a relevant state based working with children clearance before you start.
At Kingswim, we offer a family and study friendly work environment with passionate and engaging teams across each of our centres.
This includes:
Flexible Hours Available
Shifts are available on weekday mornings, afternoons and evenings, as well as weekend mornings.
Swimming Teacher Courses and Qualification
Kingswim’s training program provides you with everything required to become a qualified swim teacher and is an industry approved certification, accredited by the national body Swim Australia.
Further specialised training
Teachers can undertake further training to become specialists in teaching infants and advanced strokes, plus pool deck supervisors.
Uniform provided
For our in-water swimming teachers, this includes a personalised rash vest to wear with your own shorts or appropriate bathers.
Career progression
Staff development is fully supported and there are pathways to supervising, coaching, centre management and beyond.
At Kingswim, people matter to us. Whether it’s the people we work with, the people who entrust us with their kids, or the little people we teach, we not only provide a service, we create a community. In every interaction, every smile, every helping hand, we’re building something bigger than ourselves. If people matter to you too – we’d love to hear from you!
How to apply
View our current opportunities and apply online:
About Kingswim
Kingswim makes learning to swim simpler for the whole family developing a swimming program where everything is considered both in and out of the pool, having taught more than 20 million swim lessons to Aussie kids over the last 30 years. Kingswim offers programs for babies from 12 weeks of age, right through to graduate level swimmers, who graduate being able to freestyle one kilometre nonstop. Kingswim is a dedicated swim school made for families, and the team have put the effort into making learning to swim easy with 21 centres across the country. Join Kingswim to become a swim teacher, or explore more job opportunities.
Swimming Teacher Job FAQ’s
I don’t currently hold a swim teaching qualification – can I apply? 
Yes! We take the hassle out of training to make your transition into Swim Teaching as smooth as possible. Unlike other training providers, Kingswim provides in-house training at a lower cost than other registered training providers that includes:
- A two-day learn to swim training program, facilitated by Kingswim staff and accredited by Swim Australia.
- You’ll get hands-on experience during your 20 shadow hours with one of our friendly qualified Swimming Teachers.
- And we’ll teach you the proven Kingswim method, so you can begin your Swim Teaching career with confidence!
The completion of the course and subsequent accumulative training hours will result in a nationally- and internationally-recognised Swim Australia qualification.
I already have a swim teaching qualification – can I start straight away?
Suitable candidates who already hold a valid swim teaching qualification will still be required to attend the Kingswim training program, but at no cost to the candidate. You’ll do some shadow hours and be signed off as a Kingswim teacher.
What’s the process when I apply for a job?
If you’re shortlisted for a swim teaching role, you will be invited to a face-to-face interview conducted by the Centre Management team with the assistance of other centre staff. If you progress further, you will be required to submit information and documentation as part of an external background check. If your police, working rights and reference checks come back clear, you will receive an invitation to our Kingswim training.
The two-day intensive Kingswim training program (affectionately referred to as “Boot Camp”) is an important step for all Kingswim teachers, regardless of whether you already hold a swim teaching qualification or not. At this training, you will learn the Kingswim method of learn-to-swim teaching.
Before, during and after this training, you will also be required to complete 20 hours of cumulative training (under the supervision of an experienced swim teacher) to be signed off as ‘ready to teach’ and to receive your qualification. Our Centre Managers are experts in the accreditation process and can guide you through every step of the journey to receive your qualification.
Can I apply for roles or teach at multiple Kingswim centres?
Yes, you can apply for a role and teach at more than one Kingswim centre but for the purposes of recruitment only one centre will manage the process of interviewing, training and on boarding.
What type of shifts are available?
Kingswim programs primarily run at the following times:
- Weekday morning shifts (which can run anywhere from 8:30am until 12pm)
- Weekday afternoon shifts (which can run anywhere from 3:30pm until 7:30pm)
- Weekend morning shifts (which can run anywhere from 7:30am until 1:00pm)
While many of our centres run through the week, some Kingswim centres have restricted programs during the week. Seasonal opportunities also exist to assist with school swimming during the day.
In-water shifts are no longer than 4.5 hours as we understand that working for long periods in the water can take its toll.
How old do I have to be to become a Swim Teacher?
Swim teachers need to be 16 years of age to safely undertake training and work at Kingswim.
Do I need to be a strong swimmer to teach?
You don’t need to be an elite or strong swimmer to teach at Kingswim. What matters is that you have a passion for working with and developing children and that you’re comfortable being in the water.
At Kingswim, you’ll get all the training you need. You’ll learn how to confidently and safely deliver a variety of kids swimming lessons, from baby swimming classes to advanced lessons for our future superstars.
What Others are Saying
We had an amazing time at our first bub swim session, Lucas luved the water and I was really amazed at all the new things I learnt about how to hold your bub, so that they are able to become more familiar in the water and kick their legs. Loved it!!!
Gail
I have taken my son to their Baby Play lessons. These are fantastic at giving the babies a chance to experience and familiarise them with the pool environment. I would recommend them to everyone with young babies.
Kristy
I have attended other pools and have left frustrated at how hard they seem to make it for people with bubs. Not at Kingswim though! I always leave happy.
Mel
We have been taking our 9 month old to swimming lessons at Kingswim and have found the small class sizes and professional teachers to be great. The whole centre, including the change rooms is kept toasty warm so that the littlies don’t get cold when they are out of the water.
Melissa
Swimming Teacher Job FAQ’s
Yes! We take the hassle out of training to make your transition into Swim Teaching as smooth as possible. Unlike other training providers, Kingswim provides in-house training at a lower cost than other registered training providers that includes:
- A two-day learn to swim training program, facilitated by Kingswim staff and accredited by Swim Australia.
- You’ll get hands-on experience during your 20 shadow hours with one of our friendly qualified Swimming Teachers.
- And we’ll teach you the proven Kingswim method, so you can begin your Swim Teaching career with confidence!
The completion of the course and subsequent accumulative training hours will result in a nationally- and internationally-recognised Swim Australia qualification.
Suitable candidates who already hold a valid swim teaching qualification will still be required to attend the Kingswim training program, but at no cost to the candidate. You’ll do some shadow hours and be signed off as a Kingswim teacher.
If you’re shortlisted for a swim teaching role, you will be invited to a face-to-face interview conducted by the Centre Management team with the assistance of other centre staff. If you progress further, you will be required to submit information and documentation as part of an external background check. If your police, working rights and reference checks come back clear, you will receive an invitation to our Kingswim training.
The two-day intensive Kingswim training program (affectionately referred to as “Boot Camp”) is an important step for all Kingswim teachers, regardless of whether you already hold a swim teaching qualification or not. At this training, you will learn the Kingswim method of learn-to-swim teaching.
Before, during and after this training, you will also be required to complete 20 hours of cumulative training (under the supervision of an experienced swim teacher) to be signed off as ‘ready to teach’ and to receive your qualification. Our Centre Managers are experts in the accreditation process and can guide you through every step of the journey to receive your qualification.
Yes, you can apply for a role and teach at more than one Kingswim centre but for the purposes of recruitment only one centre will manage the process of interviewing, training and on boarding.
Kingswim programs primarily run at the following times:
- Weekday morning shifts (which can run anywhere from 8:30am until 12pm)
- Weekday afternoon shifts (which can run anywhere from 3:30pm until 7:30pm)
- Weekend morning shifts (which can run anywhere from 7:30am until 1:00pm)
While many of our centres run through the week, some Kingswim centres have restricted programs during the week. Seasonal opportunities also exist to assist with school swimming during the day.
In-water shifts are no longer than 4.5 hours as we understand that working for long periods in the water can take its toll.
Swim teachers need to be 16 years of age to safely undertake training and work at Kingswim.
You don’t need to be an elite or strong swimmer to teach at Kingswim. What matters is that you have a passion for working with and developing children and that you’re comfortable being in the water.
At Kingswim, you’ll get all the training you need. You’ll learn how to confidently and safely deliver a variety of kids swimming lessons, from baby swimming classes to advanced lessons for our future superstars.
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Please note that your application (and other personal information that we collect during the recruitment
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By submitting your application and/or joining the Talent Community, you will be asked to provide personal details, including contact details and application information. If you don’t provide any of the
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We may also collect demographic information about you, with your consent, for the purposes of our internal diversity and inclusion analysis. This personal information is not used to assess your suitability for employment with us.
Please be aware that YMCA Victoria requires employees in certain roles to hold current Working with Children Checks. YMCA Victoria also requires National Police Checks. You may be asked to provide evidence of current Working with Children Check and National Police Checks as part of the application and recruitment process, and during the course of your employment (if you are successful). If you are successful in obtaining a position, your personal information will form part of your employment record and we may also:
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- collect logs of your usage of our equipment (e.g. phones, computers and vehicles) and access to our premises and systems; and
- collect biometric information about you (e.g. fingerprint) if and to the extent required to provide you with access to any of our premises and equipment that use biometric security measures.
By submitting your application and/or joining the Talent Community, you are consenting to YMCA Victoria collecting and using this information for the purposes as indicated. YMCA Victoria’s privacy
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- how you can request to access or correct any personal information YMCA Victoria holds about you;
- how you can lodge a privacy complaint about YMCA Victoria’s handling of your personal information; and
- how we will deal with any privacy complaints.
Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), personal information about a current or former employee may be held, used or disclosed in any way that is directly connected to the employment relationship. We handle employee information (and any information access or correction requests, and any privacy complaints) in accordance with legal requirements and our applicable policies in force from time to time. If your application is unsuccessful, YMCA Victoria may retain your information and may contact you if a suitable opportunity within the YMCA Victoria group arises within this timeframe. Your information will be accessible to other entities within the YMCA Victoria group so that they can consider you for suitable opportunities. Please advise us if you do not wish to have your information kept on file for this purpose. If you have any questions about this privacy statement or how we handle your personal information, we can be contacted by email at Vicoffice.Reception@ymca.org.au or by post to YMCA Victoria Privacy 502/990 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill, Victoria, 3128.
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