Aquatic Education Instructor
Wangaratta, VIC | Casual Opportunities Available | $25.09 – $35.84 per hour (includes 25% casual Loading, rate dependent on age) + super
Make a splash in a role that inspires confidence, builds life skills, and brings real satisfaction to your workday.
The Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre is seeking enthusiastic, positive and committed individuals to join our team of swimming instructors. We welcome both experienced instructors and those new to the field, and we provide guidance to gain the required swim teaching qualifications. If you enjoy working with children, creating supportive learning environments, and helping young people develop essential water safety skills, this role offers a rewarding opportunity.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Teaching water safety and swimming skills to school groups and individuals
- Creating engaging, safe and inclusive lessons
- Building confidence in children and encouraging lifelong safety habits
- Supporting program delivery and communicating with parents and team members
What You’ll Need (or Be Willing to Obtain)
- Working with Children Check
- HLTAID001 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- National Police Check
Desirable (but not essential)
- Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (or equivalent)
- Autism Swim Certification
- Teacher of Infants and Pre-schoolers
- Teacher of Adults
- Teacher of Access and Inclusion
- HLTAID003 – Provide First Aid
- Lifeguard qualification
Why You’ll Enjoy Working With Us
- Flexible shifts across weekends, school hours and after school, making it easier to balance work with family, study or other commitments
- A supportive and friendly team that values enthusiasm as much as experience
- Free membership to the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre, including access to our 800sqm gym and all five pools
- Guidance and support to gain swim teaching qualifications if you are new to the field
Who This Role Is Perfect For
- Parents seeking meaningful work that fits within school hours
- Students or career changers exploring opportunities in health, education or sport
- Anyone passionate about water safety and making a positive difference in the community
If this sounds like the right fit for you, take the plunge and apply today
For more information and to view the position description, please visit our website at www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au. For enquiries about this position, please contact Aaron Alexander, Community Programs Team Leader on a.alexander@wangaratta.vic.gov.au.
Applications close at 3pm on Monday, 23 March 2026.
Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children. These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check.
When submitting your application, you will need to include:
- Your current contact details;
- A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;
- A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;
- A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explain how your skills and experience meet that criterion; and
- Copies of any relevant qualifications or licence.