Become a swimming instructor or water safety officer
Become a swimming instructor or water safety officer
Swimming instructors and water safety officers must have certain qualifications and clearances to get a job with us.
Swimming instructor requirements
To get a swimming instructor job with us, you must:
- be at least 17 years old
- have a current CPR certificate
- have a swimming instructor qualification
- have a Working with Children Check, or have applied for one
- have a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and screening clearance number if you're over 18.
We recognise these swimming instructor qualifications:
- AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (TWS) Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (TSW) accreditation
- Royal Life Saving WA Swim Teacher accreditation
- SWIM Coaches and Teachers Australia Swim Australia™ Teacher (SAT) qualification.
As part of the swim teacher qualification, you need to complete workplace training. We have training centres that provide a safe and nurturing environment for all trainees.
- Complete your workplace training with us
- Workplace training requirements
- Apply for workplace training
Complete your workplace training at one of our designated training centres.
You will learn and experience the role of a swimming instructor in a positive, safe and supportive environment.
Work placements are generally 2 weeks, from Monday to Friday, between 9 am and 2 pm.
To complete your workplace training with us, you need to:
- have attended the face-to-face workshop with your course provider
- be at least 17 years old
- have a current CPR qualification.
If you're over 18, you also need to have a current:
- Working with Children Check, or have applied for one
- Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and screening clearance number.
If you're under 18, you need to get a Working with Children Check after you complete workplace training. This makes you eligible for paid employment.
- Complete the Workplace training application form.
- Email the application form and copies of all relevant documents to interm-metro@education.wa.edu.au.
Applications for Term 1 open on Wednesday 8 January 2025.
Water safety officer requirements
Water safety officer requirements
To get a water safety officer job with us, you must:
- be at least 17 years old
- have a Surf Bronze Medallion or Surf Rescue Certificate
- have a Working with Children Check, or have applied for one
- have a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and screening clearance number if you're over 18.
If you meet these requirements, the next step is to register your qualifications and clearances.
Contact us
For more information about qualifications and clearances, call 9402 6195 or email swimming.administration@education.wa.edu.au.
