Learn to Swim Instructor - Ref: 578

Applications closing Friday 31 October 2025
Permanent | Part time

 

The opportunity | He angitūtanga

Love the water? Love working with kids? 
Here’s your chance to make a real splash in our community!

Join our awesome Learn to Swim team and help tamariki build confidence and life-saving aquatic skills — all while having fun!

We’ve got two exciting roles available

🐣 Baby & Toddler Swim Instructor (Saturday Mornings)

If you adore little ones and have a knack for making learning fun, this role is for you!
You'll be working with our youngest swimmers — from 6 months to 4 years old — helping them (and their whānau!) feel safe and happy in the water. It’s all about having fun, smiles, and splashes!

When: Saturday mornings
Where: KCDC Pools

🏫 School Group Swim Instructor (Weekdays)

Passionate about teaching school-aged kids? Help local tamariki gain essential water safety skills through our school group Learn to Swim programmes. You’ll be working during school hours across our KCDC pools — Coastlands Aquatic Centre, Ōtaki Pool, and Waikanae Pool.

When: Weekdays during school hours
Where: Across KCDC Pools

Whether you're keen on giggles with toddlers or guiding school kids to swim success, we’d love to hear from you. Come have a kōrero with us and find your perfect fit!

 

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

When you join Kāpiti Coast District Council you’ll enjoy a range of fantastic benefits, including:

  • Dependant leave – because family matters.
  • Thriving team culture – we work hard and support each other.
  • Free access to pools – dive into fun.
  • Council staff discounts – because who doesn’t love a good deal?

 

About you | He kōrero mōu

To excel in this role, you will have:

  • Effective interpersonal skills with a demonstrated commitment to customer service and willingness to and capability for dealing with a wide range of people within and outside the organisation.
  • Enthusiastic and positive attitude towards swimming and learning.
  • Perseverance, patience, sensitivity and the ability to put people at ease.
  • Ability to inspire confidence and motivate swimmers. Experience in facilitating aquatic activities an advantage but not a requirement
  • An understanding of swimming skills and lifesaving methods.

Training and qualifications will be provided, however holding any one of the following is a definite advantage:

  • First Aid Certificate
  • SNZ Swim Teacher Award
  • Austswim Teacher of Swimming & Water Safety
  • NZ Certificate in Aquatics (Swim & Water Safety Teacher) Level 3 

For more information regarding the role, please view the job description [PDF 283 KB].

Enquiries about this position should be directed to Kay Nicholls, Learn to Swim Coordinator on 04 296 4700 or free phone 0800 486 486.

If you’re excited to work in a community focused, energised and enthusiastic team environment, we’d love to hear from you!

 

How to apply | Me pēhea te tono

Applications close Friday 31 October 2025 so get yours in now! Please complete your application through link below:

Online Application form

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand and hold a valid drivers licence. Please note preferred candidates are required to undergo pre-employment checks including drug and alcohol screening and Police checks.