Swimming and water safety careers

If you’re a friendly, outgoing person who loves the water, help us run our popular swimming programs across the state.

Work with us to teach young people the skills they need to stay safe in the water.

Our swimming instructor and water safety jobs offer you flexible hours and a competitive salary.

There are more than 180 locations in metropolitan and regional WA where you can work.

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 Check¹, or have applied for one
have a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check² 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) accreditation³
Royal Life Saving WA Swim Teacher accreditation⁴
SWIM Coaches and Teachers Australia Swim Australia™ Teacher (SAT) qualification⁵.

As part of the swim teacher qualification, you need to complete workplace training. Our training centres 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 Check¹, or have applied for one
Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check² 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 Term 2 application form⁶.
Email the application form and copies of all qualifications and clearances to interm-metro@education.wa.edu.au⁷.

Applications for Term 2 close on 23 May 2025.

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 to work.

For more information about qualifications and clearances, call 9402 6195⁸ or email swimming.administration@education.wa.edu.au⁹.

Swimming and water safety careers