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Swim Instructor – Surry Hills/ Chippendale

Mermaids International is seeking enthusiastic, proactive, and skilled swim instructors to join their growing team on a casual basis this summer. The successful candidates will play a key role in expanding the adult-only swim school, Different Strokes Swimming, which offers structured, technique-based lessons for adult learners.

What Mermaids International Offers:

  • Flexible Shifts: Perfect for instructors looking to pick up casual shifts during the busy summer season.
  • Comprehensive Training: Instructors will shadow experienced senior instructors and coaches, with detailed lesson plans provided to ensure consistency and support.
  • Competitive Pay: Pay rates reflect the expertise and value instructors bring to adult learners.
  • Career Development: Opportunities for growth within Sydney’s high-level aquatic community, with visibility across swim coaching networks.
  • Iconic Locations: Instructors will teach at two of Sydney’s most recognized pools, known for their excellent facilities and established swim communities.

Essential Qualifications:

  • Working with Children Check
  • Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety – AUSTSWIM or Swim Australia licence
  • First Aid Certificate & Current CPR
  • National Police Check
  • A current Australian work visa (if from overseas)

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Teacher of Adolescents and Adults Qualification
  • Teacher of Competitive Strokes

Desirable Skills:

  • Experience teaching both learn-to-swim and squad training
  • Passion for teaching adults, particularly in stroke correction, with a proactive and independent approach to teaching
  • Strong communication skills for effective interaction with clients and fellow coaches
  • A regular pool lap swimmer or open water swimmer
  • Comfortable using mobile technology
  • Ability to work autonomously
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