Swim Teacher in Charge (Casuarina & Nightcliff)

About the Y Northern Territory (Y NT):

At the Y NT, we are dedicated to helping children, young people, and communities thrive. Whether through our Early Learning Centres, Outside Hours School Care, Recreation Centres, Aquatic facilities, Youth Programs & Remote Pools program. We are committed to supporting Territorians in becoming connected, educated, resilient, and healthy.

The Opportunity:

Are you an experienced Learn to Swim Instructor ready to take the next step into leadership? Do you enjoy mentoring others, delivering high-quality lessons, and building strong relationships with families? We are seeking a Swim Teacher in Charge to lead our swim school program at Casuarina & Nightcliff and support front-of-house customer service operations, ensuring a safe, engaging, and welcoming experience for all participants.

As the Swim Teacher in Charge, you will provide leadership during swim school shifts, support and mentor instructors, and ensure lessons are delivered to a high standard and in line with program guidelines. You’ll also work closely with families, support swim school enrolments and accounts and assist with general customer service and front desk supervision.

This is a hands-on role that combines teaching, leadership, administration, and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities:

·Lead and supervise Learn to Swim programs during allocated shifts

·Deliver engaging, safe, and developmentally appropriate swimming lessons

·Support lesson planning, lane allocations, equipment setup and pack-down

·Ensure lessons follow approved program formats and compliance requirements

·Complete student assessments and manage class changes and progression

·Mentor and support Learn to Swim Instructors to ensure consistent delivery

·Maintain accurate attendance, assessment notes, and enrolment records

·Provide exceptional customer service to swim school families

·Respond to enquiries, feedback, and concerns with professionalism and care

·Support swim school enrolments, transfers, and customer account enquiries

·Assist with front desk supervision and promote centre programs and services

·Work collaboratively within a team to ensure safe and efficient operations

Qualifications and Experience

·AUSTSWIM / Swim Australia (or equivalent) Teacher of Swimming & Water Safety

·Experience delivering Learn to Swim programs

·Current CPR and First Aid certification

·Current Working With Children Check (or equivalent)

·Strong customer service and communication skills

Mandatory Requirements

YMCA, including its Boards of Directors, are committed to the safety and well-being of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People framework. YMCA requires that all applicants undergo satisfactory screening prior to commencement, including but not limited to:

• Valid Working with Children Clearance.
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Any successfully appointed applicant will be required to adhere to the Safeguarding Children and Young People framework, which includes a thorough safeguarding children and young people induction and a commitment to upholding the safety and wellbeing of children and young people throughout their engagement with YMCA.

Benefits:

• 5 Weeks Annual Leave.
• Free access to the recreation facilities we manage.
• Discounted rates at Y Childcare Centres.
• Rebatable salary packaging

Further Information

For a detailed position description please contact Adam.smith@ynt.org.au

All applications should be accompanied by a cover letter detailing suitability for the position and a copy of your CV.

Applications close Tuesday 14th July – however we are looking to recruit as soon as possible and will fill the role if the right candidate is found sooner.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the Y!