Tim Wilson, Noosa Aquatic Centre Coordinator
Phone: 07 5329 6377
Location: Australia
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Learn to Swim Instructor (Multiple Positions)

Job No: ZZ1747 Location: Noosa Aquatic Centre

Noosa Council is committed to our valued employees, and we celebrate diversity, health and well-being, work life balance and career progression. Come and join our supportive and progressive team as we deliver on our vision:
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”

The Opportunity
Make a splash in a rewarding role where you’ll help children and adults build confidence, develop essential swimming skills and enjoy the water safely. As a Learn to Swim Instructor, you’ll deliver engaging lessons across all levels using the Centre’s program, support the smooth running of our aquatic programs, and create positive, memorable experiences for every swimmer. If you’re energetic, patient and passionate about teaching, this is your chance to dive into a fun and meaningful role!

Vacancy Details
• Position Status: Casual
• Department: Community Services
• Branch: Sport and Active Lifestyle
• Team: Noosa Aquatic Centre
• Advertised: Internal and External
• Position Remuneration: Aquatics Grade 1 – Adult ($38.37 inclusive of 25% casual loading). The salary will be based on the age of the successful applicant.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm (AEST) Sunday, 30 November 2025

About You
You’re a confident communicator who loves working with people of all ages and creating positive, engaging experiences in and around the water. With strong teamwork skills, a friendly attitude and the ability to work independently, you bring energy, initiative and a genuine passion for teaching.
You know how to plan great lessons, deliver hands-on instruction and help swimmers achieve real results. Flexibility is essential, weekends and varied hours are all part of the fun and experience across different learner groups (from mums and bubs to adults) will help you shine. With your CPR, Blue Card and SWIM Australia qualifications or equivalent, you’re ready to dive in and make a meaningful impact as part of our Learn to Swim team.
The position's focus will be:
• Provide hands on teaching and ensure a correct and accurate technique is instructed, including preparation of daily lesson plan.
• Ensure the safety and supervision of children at all times during lesson delivery and maintain flow and continuity of all programs.
• Ensure the lessons achieve positive results for students and parents/caregivers with a strong emphasis on correction at all times.
• Ensure teaching strategies are modified to meet the individual needs of each student within a class.
• Continual assessment and recording of students’ skill acquisition.
• Ensure swim program areas are safely and adequately prepared before each lesson.
• Show initiatives to improve lessons including keeping abreast of industry trends and standards.
• Attend regular workshops in accordance with industry requirements and attend staff meetings as required.
• Undertake daily roll call of all participants and maintain class control at all times in a professional manner towards children and parents/caregivers.
• Display a positive attitude to constructive feedback to help improve performance and student progress.
• Work under limited supervision and perform work of higher-level complexity, including undertaking a regular supervisory role as directed by the Learn to Swim Supervisor.
• Take on supervisor role, overseeing the delivery of lessons, when directed by the Learn to Swim Supervisor.
• Such other relevant duties as required from time to time which would generally fall within the scope of this position.

About Us
Noosa Council is located at the northern end of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. Covering an area of 871km2. Noosa has a proud history of preserving its natural environment and is recognised by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve. The region offers a unique mix of stunning beaches, national parks, lakes and lush hinterland, which makes it one of the greatest places in Australia to live and work.

Our Corporate Plan 2023-2028 outlines our vision for the shire, our strategic direction for Council and our priorities. The focus areas are:
• Environment
• Liveability
• Prosperity
• Future
• Excellence

At Noosa Council we recognise our people are our greatest asset, and with our vision to be ‘different by nature’ we pride ourselves on being welcoming, inclusive and safe, and we celebrate difference.

Under the acronym SPARC, our internal values are reflected in everything we do – our decision-making, our actions, how we serve our community and how we work with each other.

Our values guide us and bind us as one team, and contribute to all employees having supportive, positive, and meaningful experiences at Noosa Council.

Our internal values are:

Our Commitment to Our Valued Employees
Noosa Council is committed to workplace diversity, health and well-being, work life balance, progression, and maintaining our supportive team orientated culture. To achieve this, we offer a range of benefits and opportunities:
• Wellness initiatives
• Free parking
• Annual flu vaccination program
• Fitness Passport (an external company allowing its members to access local health and fitness centres)
• Employee assistance program
• Secondments
• Job sharing
• Paid parental leave
• Mid-career break
• Career progression
• Training and development
• Study assistance
• Graduated retirement

How To Apply
To view the position description please click the Job Attachments tab, located next to the Advertisement tab at the top of the page.

If you wish to be considered for the position, click the Apply button and complete your application as required.

A cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining your motivation and ability to demonstrate the Position Requirements required to perform the Key Responsibilities of the role (as outlined in the position description), including examples of your experience should be attached.

Further Questions
Please contact Tim Wilson, Noosa Aquatic Centre Coordinator on (07) 5329 6377 for any further information regarding the position.