Water Safety Instructors - Part-Time

This role sits in the Council’s Community Group, which comprises of community focused services such as Hamilton Pool, Parks and Recreation, Hamilton City Libraries and the city’s three main visitor attractions.

Our work ensures Hamilton is beautiful, fun, connected, and meets our community wants and needs, making our city one we’re all proud of.

He angituutanga: The opportunity 

Are you passionate about water safety and love working with children and schools? Join our team and help shape confident, capable swimmers who understand how to stay safe in and around water.

As a Water Safety Instructor, you’ll deliver our dynamic water safety programme, which blends open water and water safety skills competencies. You’ll inspire students and schoolteachers alike through engaging, discovery-based learning and problem-solving activities.

• Plan and conduct engaging and effective swimming lessons for various age groups and skill levels
• Demonstrate proper swimming techniques and water safety practices
• Monitor and provide constructive feedback to students to improve their skills
• Ensure a safe and positive learning environment in the pool area
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and progress
• Promote water safety awareness and educate students on drowning prevention 

The schedule for this role is 15 hours per week, and you will need to be available Monday to Friday between 9am - 2:30pm.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference in your community.
• Be part of a supportive, fun, and passionate team.
• Enjoy a role that keeps you active.

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• Strong swimming abilities and comprehensive knowledge of water safety practices
• Excellent communication and instructional skills, with the ability to explain concepts clearly
• Patience and ability to work with people of diverse ages, backgrounds, and skill levels
• Current certifications in CPR and first aid
• Preferred qualifications include:
• Experience teaching swimming lessons or water safety courses
• Lifeguard certification or experience
• Knowledge of various swimming strokes and techniques
• Ability to create and follow structured lesson plans

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary? 

Circa $28.95 per hour dependent on skills and experience.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer 

• Opportunities for professional development.
• Two Wellbeing days per year.
• Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted. membership rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now! 

• View the Position Description
• Click apply
• ​Complete your application.

If you wish to include a cover letter with your application, please combine this in the same file as your resume and upload as a PDF file. Alternatively, you can use the 'Write a message to the Hiring Team' text box.

Applications close on the: 11/09/2025 

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. If this role is Safety Sensitive a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test will be required. View more information about these checks and our commitment to the Privacy act here by clicking here.

This role is covered by the Children’s Act 2014, which means that shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo all safety checking requirements under the Act before commencing employment, as well as during employment.

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings. 

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.