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. This is a Full-Time role, 40 hours a week.
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
Desired Skills and Experience
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.
About our organisation:
Here at Central Otago District Council, we are a team with a common goal – to make a meaningful impact on our community and shaping the future of this remarkable region. Joining CODC means more than just finding a new workplace; it’s about becoming a part of a network of forward-thinking individuals who are passionate about creating a positive and enjoyable work environment every day.
As a values-based organisation, we centre our work on our whakataukī: ‘Me manaaki tētahi ki tētahi, me pakihiwitahi te tū – kia haere tahi ai tātou’ - Respect each other, stand shoulder to shoulder – So that we may travel on this journey together.
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. We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so don’t wait — take the next step today.
To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.
