Swim Education Instructor

Due to the high number of applications we're receiving, we will review all applications after the job advert closes.

Calling all good sorts and great sports: if you're keen to move into a role that'll get your career into great shape while doing something awesome for your community, we've got just the thing. Our Recreation, Sports and Events teams are hiring now for Swim Education Instructors.

Joining the Swim Education team at Christchurch City Council means you will empower people from all walks of life, by learning the life-changing skill of swimming. Your passion for water safety and customer care will create waves of confidence and success!

Our instructors work hard to deliver professional lessons, but when you see the smiles on the tamariki's faces after they succeed in your class, we promise that feeling is priceless!

Our Learn to Swim programme teaches valuable life skills and our instructors are responsible for maximising customers aquatic learning experience. You will also:

• Deliver high-quality swim education programmes to customers.
• Follow lesson plans with individualised instruction and progressions to meet the needs of your students.
• Continuously assessing your students to see they are progressing in their current level and ready to progress to next level.
• This programme offers you the potential for growth and other opportunities within our Recreation, Sports & Events unit.
• Ideally, you'll have previous experience teaching, coaching, or coming from a swimming background however, full training is provided.
• You're a logical thinker and are always one step ahead.
• You are keen to learn and passionate about teaching people of all ages. Most importantly, you feel at home in the water and enjoy working with tamariki.
• Successful applicants must hold a current Comprehensive First Aid Certificate covering unit standards 6400, 6401 and 6402. This can be obtained before the commencement of employment, at your own cost.

• Parakiore Recreation & Sports Centre
• Graham Condon Recreation & Sports Centre
• Pioneer Recreation and Sports Centre
• Matatiki Hornby Centre

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an assessment centre scheduled for Monday 9th March 2026, at 5pm at Taiora QEII.
• Successful applicants will be required to have an NZ Certificate in Aquatics (Swim and Water Safety Teacher) Level
  3. Should you not have this qualification then you will be required to attend training and complete your Certificate within the agreed time.
• Training dates will be arranged with successful applicants. This two-day course is fully funded by Christchurch City Council, but attendance is unpaid.
• If any opportunities become available sooner, we will contact suitable candidates; otherwise, we'll be in touch after the job ad closes.

• Gain a nationally recognised qualification to support your career.
• Enjoy continuous on-the-job training to build your skills.
• Receive ongoing support from your leaders as you grow and develop your teaching craft.
• Feel confident before leading your own classes – shadow experienced teachers and learn the skills you need to change the lives of your students.
• Salary: $30.98 per hour
• Position:
  Permanent part-time or casual. Please specify your preference and availability on your application.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us .

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

We reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date. Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date, depending on staffing needs and the progression of our recruitment process.