Dash Swim School is looking for enthusiastic and committed people to join our team of Swim Instructors.
We will provide you with all the training required; you'll just need to bring a can-do attitude and be prepared to be in the water to teach our Tamariki swimming skills.
This part-time position (14.25 hours per week) offers flexibility to work around your life.
The hours of work will vary from term time to school holidays.
The hours of work for this position are:
Tuesday 3:15pm – 6:15pmFriday 9:45am – 2:15pmSaturday 8:00am – 12:00pmYou will need to be able to commit to working all of the shifts above.
All about the job Our Swim School Philosophy is simple: first we teach you to survive in the water, then we teach you to swim.
As a Dash Swim Instructor, you will help teach our future generation about Water Safety and Swimming.
You will be responsible for:
Instructing learn-to-swim lessons in the pool, with up to 6 children per classInstructing school lessons with up to 10 children per classEnsuring children are safe during the lessonsTeaching specific water safety lessonsProviding excellent customer service and effective communication to caregivers regarding the child's progressionWe will provide all the training you need for this role.
You will become first aid qualified, which provides 4 NCEA credits.
You'll also have the opportunity to complete a NZ Certificate in Aquatics Level 3 (40 credits) and Level 4 (120 credits).
All about you You will need to be positive and energetic and be confident in the water.
Enthusiasm for working with children is required, and we offer full training and qualifications to all Dash Instructors.
You'll need to show us that you:
Are confident working with childrenHave a calm and engaging manner with childrenHave a 'can-do' attitude towards customer serviceCan deliver structured lessons and motivate each child to create an effective learning environmentAll about Porirua City Our city is changing, and we need skilled people to help make that happen.
Working for Porirua City is an opportunity for you to make a real difference in the community.
You'll be welcomed into a team that's collaborative, values input, and empowers you to make things happen.
To top it off, the harbour and bush are at your doorstep; it's the perfect place to work.
Porirua City is a living wage accredited employer, and the starting hourly rate for a Swim Instructor is $28.13.
Come and join our fun and engaging team at Cannons Creek Pool.
Please contact Melissa Brosnahan on 04237 3824 for more information.
Porirua City Council is committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds.
If you have any support or access requirements during our recruitment process, please let us know when you apply, and we'll do our best to accommodate you.
Applications need to be received via our Careers Portal by Monday 20 January 2025.
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