About the Role

Come join a Swimming New Zealand Platinum Accredited Swim School! Bring your teaching skills and the love of aquatics to provide effective swim tuitiion to the tamariki of our region. Instructors will be responsible for delivering lessons for primary to intermediate aged school children.

Applicants will hold at least one of the following:

• SNZ Assistant Swim Teacher Award
• Austswim Teacher of Swimming & Water Safety
• National Certificate in Recreation and Sport - Aquatics (Swim Education) Level 3
• A current First Aid certificate.

There are term time only, casual and part time roles available. Due to increasing numbers and participation this vacancy will run until positions are filled, please get your application in early to avoid disappointment.

Be part of a movement of ensuring our tamariki are equipped with an essential lifeskill in swimming!

These positions will be located at the Wai O Rua - Stratford Aquatic Centre, 53 Portia Street, Stratford. The starting salary for swim school instructors is $23.50 per hour but will set dependent on experience and qualifications.

About You

You will be an enthusiastic educator who thrives encouraging others to succeed. You will deliver a safe and supportive experience while ensuring users enjoy the experience.

You will have an understanding of life-saving methods including resuscitation and have experience in teaching school groups. A pool lifeguard practicing certificate and a swimming pool water treatment certificate would be an advantage.

Stratford District Council is proud of our diverse and inclusive work environment, and our commitment to fostering genuine partnerships with Mana Whenua. Our preferred candidate will respect and acknowledge the importance of the Treaty of Waitangi to our mahi, and be open to the use of Te Ao Māori values and te reo Māori.

Why work with us?

Our staff will tell you the main reason they like working with us is "the people". We have an energetic work environment with plenty of laughter and a great staff culture is important to us. Our customers and our communities are at the centre of what we do, and our people are what makes it work. We like to look after our own. If you join us, you will also benefit from ongoing professional development, te reo learning assistance, regular health check opportunities, subsidised pool visits, an active social club, and free car parking!

About us

The Stratford District sits in the heart of the Taranaki region, and is the gateway to Taranaki Maunga and the famous Forgotten World Highway. We're home to stunning parks and gardens, and there are countless opportunities to explore the landscape, arts and culture and local history. Working in Stratford gives you the best of both worlds - the combined benefits of living in the world-renowned Taranaki region and having a work environment that puts your lifestyle first. Not to mention our great local facilities! As a staff member of Stratford District Council there's a lot to be proud of and we welcome you to be part of the experience.