As Swim School Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day operation, quality, and growth of our swim school programmes, working closely with instructors, aquatic teams, and administration staff to ensure safe, consistent, and high-quality lessons across all sites.
This is an ideal opportunity for a senior swim teacher or co-ordinator ready to step into management.
This is a management role that still keeps you connected to the pool deck.
Key responsibilities:
- Leading, mentoring, training and supporting swim school instructors
- Ensuring high-quality lesson delivery and consistent teaching standards
- Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and training of instructors
- Swim school administration support including timetables, enrolments, and communication
- Working closely with customer service and aquatic operations teams
- Quality assurance, programme improvement, and problem solving
- Being available to cover lessons in the water when required
- Working across all Central Otago District Council pools, adapting to different sites and teams
About you:
- You are someone who brings energy, structure, and calm leadership to busy environments.
- Proven experience as a swim school teacher
- AUSTSWIM qualification (or equivalent)
- Experience in swim school administration or programme coordination
- Demonstrated leadership experience, or readiness to step into a management role
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Confidence working both on deck and in the water
- Flexibility to work across multiple pool locations
- A positive, solutions-focused approach
Benefits:
- IT Savvy Organisation
- Flexible working arrangements
- Dog friendly workplace
- An active social club
- Learning and development opportunities
- Supportive team culture
- Additional leave
Employment will be subject to satisfactory Police Vetting.
How to apply:
Ready to jump in? We’d love to meet you.
Send us your resume and a short cover letter telling us why this role feels right for you. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. Click here
Applications close: 02/02/2026
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