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Learn to Swim Instructor
Posted on: 09 Jul 2026|
Work type: Part-time|
Category Aquatics | Learn to Swim
Deliver fun, safe swim lessons that build water confidence, skills, and safety for learners of all ages.
Te tūranga | The Opportunity
Make a real difference by helping tamariki and whānau develop confidence, water safety skills, and a lifelong love of the water.
Are you enthusiastic, energetic, and passionate about helping others learn? Do you enjoy working with children and being part of a supportive team environment?
Come and join our Learn to Swim team!
We are looking for motivated and engaging Learn to Swim Instructors to deliver high-quality swimming and water safety lessons across our aquatic facilities. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in improving water confidence and safety within our community.
As a Learn to Swim Instructor, you will create a fun, safe, and inclusive learning environment where swimmers of all ages and abilities can develop their skills and achieve their goals. You will be part of a passionate team committed to delivering exceptional aquatic experiences and helping our community stay safe around water.
You will work alongside our Learn to Swim team and report to the Learn to Swim leadership team, who are dedicated to supporting staff development and delivering outstanding programme outcomes.
Together, you will help inspire the next generation of confident swimmers.
Nā tōu rourou | What you will bring
To succeed in this role, you will have a positive attitude, a passion for teaching, and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
You will also bring:
Current Learn to Swim qualifications are advantageous, including:
Located on the picturesque Kāpiti Coast, KCDC plays a pivotal role in shaping the community and environment of our region. With around 480 employees, we deliver services spanning urban planning, infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and community wellbeing—working together to create a sustainable future for our diverse communities.
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Enquiries about this position should be directed to Shelley Ashton, Ōtaki Outreach & Learn to Swim Manager on 04 296 4700 or free phone 0800 486 486
Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre‑employment checks, including drug and alcohol screening.
If you're passionate about helping people learn, grow, and succeed, we'd love to hear from you.
As part of your application can you please complete the attached Police Vetting Consent form and return to the below email address [email protected]
https://www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/media/vzjoy2hv/nz-police-vetting-form.pdf
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Make a real difference by helping tamariki and whānau develop confidence, water safety skills, and a lifelong love of the water.
Are you enthusiastic, energetic, and passionate about helping others learn? Do you enjoy working with children and being part of a supportive team environment?
Come and join our Learn to Swim team!
We are looking for motivated and engaging Learn to Swim Instructors to deliver high-quality swimming and water safety lessons across our aquatic facilities. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in improving water confidence and safety within our community.
As a Learn to Swim Instructor, you will create a fun, safe, and inclusive learning environment where swimmers of all ages and abilities can develop their skills and achieve their goals. You will be part of a passionate team committed to delivering exceptional aquatic experiences and helping our community stay safe around water.
You will work alongside our Learn to Swim team and report to the Learn to Swim leadership team, who are dedicated to supporting staff development and delivering outstanding programme outcomes.
Together, you will help inspire the next generation of confident swimmers.
Nā tōu rourou | What you will bring
To succeed in this role, you will have a positive attitude, a passion for teaching, and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service.You will also bring:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Confidence working with children and adults in a group environment
- A friendly, energetic, and professional approach
- Strong reliability and time management skills
- The ability to build positive relationships with swimmers and their families
- A commitment to water safety and continuous learning
Current Learn to Swim qualifications are advantageous, including:
- Swimming New Zealand Swim Teacher Qualification
- First Aid Certificate
- Water Safety qualifications
Located on the picturesque Kāpiti Coast, KCDC plays a pivotal role in shaping the community and environment of our region. With around 480 employees, we deliver services spanning urban planning, infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and community wellbeing—working together to create a sustainable future for our diverse communities.
Ngā huanga | What we offer
- Dependant leave – because family matters.
- Thriving team culture – we work hard and support each other.
- On-site parking – say goodbye to parking hassles.
- Free access to pools – dive into fun.
- Council staff discounts – because who doesn’t love a good deal?
To view the job description, please copy and paste this link into your browser description
View full job description.
Enquiries about this position should be directed to Shelley Ashton, Ōtaki Outreach & Learn to Swim Manager on 04 296 4700 or free phone 0800 486 486
Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre‑employment checks, including drug and alcohol screening.
If you're passionate about helping people learn, grow, and succeed, we'd love to hear from you.
As part of your application can you please complete the attached Police Vetting Consent form and return to the below email address [email protected]
https://www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/media/vzjoy2hv/nz-police-vetting-form.pdf
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