Fixed Term Swim School Instructor - Wānaka (QLDC)

Lakes District Council is at the very heart of a dynamic community. Our services are essential to the people in our region and include infrastructure development, community recreational facilities and planning, building and other regulatory services.

We’re proud to be QLDC, and in response to the growth the district has experienced over recent years, QLDC has itself experienced substantial growth. We genuinely believe in developing our people and providing them with all the tools and opportunities needed to succeed.

About the role:
We’re looking for a Swim School Instructors to join our dynamic team based at the Wānaka Recreation Centre. These roles are specifically for our Water Skills for Life programme which runs from the 7th April to the 27th June 2025. These roles have the ability to offer varied hours and offers a rewarding opportunity to inspire and educate swimmers of all ages and abilities.

You will be responsible for ensuring the safe and enjoyable delivery of Aquatic Services by providing the instruction of learn to swim services to all customers. The major requirement of the Swim School Instructor is to deliver the Pool Swim School curriculum for learn to swim and water safety.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Supervising and instructing Pool Swim School programmes and safety skills to the community
• Maximising customers enjoyment of the aquatic facilities by providing friendly and helpful service,
• Taking all practicable steps to ensure personal safety, and the safety of others, while at work, according to QLDC health and safety policies, procedures and systems
• Participating in and contributing towards regular training and practice of essential Swim instructor skills

What we offer:

• On the job training, with access to the internationally recognised AUSTSWIM Qualification
• Competitive market remuneration
• Career progression and training opportunities

What you'll bring:
Ideally, you’ll have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as an instructor and hold the relevant qualifications but if not, we’d still love to hear from you! If this is a career path, you’re passionate about, please get in touch with us to find out more.
To best succeed in this role, you’ll have:

• High School NCEA or Bursary (minimum level of education required)
• Experience in delivering a high level of customer service
• Exceptional communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment
• Ability to use computer based work systems
• Passion for working within a community focused centre

To apply, please follow the link or to find out more please contact Clair Muirhead, Swim School Team Leader, on [email protected]

Applications close: Tuesday 25 March 2025

This role is considered a children’s worker role and will be subject to safety checking as part of the Vulnerable Children’s Act 2014