Learn to Swim Instructors

About Us

Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special. 

We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.  

About this Position:

Join us in in delivering swimming lessons to groups, schools, and individuals as part of the Swimsations Learn to Swim program at Goonellabah Sports and Aquatic Centre (GSAC). We provide excellent service to our patrons and take pride in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.

As a Learn to Swim Instructor, you will ensure the safety and enjoyment of all participants while providing high-quality instruction. You will work closely with the Aquatics Coordinator and Deck Supervisor to maintain a high standard of customer satisfaction and teaching excellence. 

We’re excited to offer two permanent part-time opportunities: one for 15 hours per week and another for 10 hours per week. There is also potential for additional hours as new opportunities arise. Please note that it is a requirement of the role to be available for shifts Wednesday - Saturday. 

What we can offer you:

• Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programs.
• Training and development opportunities. 
• All the benefit of being able to utilise the wonderful facilities that GSAC has to offer.
• Salary starting from $28.29 an hour, plus superannuation and additional applicable weekend rates. 

What we trust you to deliver:

• Deliver swimming lessons in accordance with the Swimsations Learn to Swim program.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students 
• Maintain positive relationships with students and their families
• Assist with holiday intensive programs and student assessments
• Work collaboratively with the Aquatics Program Coordinator and Deck Supervisor

What you will need to be successful:

• Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety qualification
• Current CPR certificate
• Current Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain)
• A passion for teaching and helping others learn

Full position description: Click here 

Part Time: 15 hours per week and 10 hours per week

Salary: A salary range from $28.29 to $29.99 per hour + superannuation 

Closing date: Monday 12 January 2026 at 9:00am, however, applications will be assessed as they are received, and interviews may be offered to suitable candidates throughout the campaign - please do not delay submitting your application!  

Contact: If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Elizabeth Watts, Aquatics Program Coordinator on 02 66255383. Please note that Goonellabah Sports and Aquatic Centre (GSAC) will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day. 

Conditions of Employment: Conditions of employment are in the Lismore City Council Goonellabah Sports and Aquatic Centre and Lismore Memorial Baths Enterprise Agreement 2015 (Agreement), and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements.

Pre-employment Screening: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include, health assessments, validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.

Working with Children Check

In accordance with the requirement for ‘Working with Children' anyone starting a new, paid job in child-related work must apply for the Working with Children Check (WWCC). This is a requirement for this position and it is the responsibility of the successful applicant to have undertaken the WWCC and the ‘Clearance to Work with Children’ provided to Council prior to commencement. For further information on how to apply please refer to the Office of Children's Guardian website.

We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.