Applications closing 31 October 2025 Permanent | Part time The opportunity | He angitūtanga Love the water? Love working with kids? Here’s your chance to make a real splash in our community! Join our awesome Learn to Swim team and help tamariki build confidence and life-saving aquatic skills — all while having fun! We’ve got two exciting roles available: Baby & Toddler Swim Instructor (Saturday Mornings) If you adore little ones and have a knack for making learning fun, this role is for you! You'll be working with our youngest swimmers — from 6 months to 4 years old — helping them (and their whānau!) feel safe and happy in the water. It’s all about having fun, smiles, and splashes! When: Saturday mornings Where: KCDC Pools School Group Swim Instructor (Weekdays) Passionate about teaching school-aged kids? Help local tamariki gain essential water safety skills through our school group Learn to Swim programmes. You’ll be working during school hours across our KCDC pools — Coastlands Aquatic Centre, Ōtaki Pool, and Waikanae Pool. When: Weekdays during school hours Where: Across KCDC Pools Whether you're keen on giggles with toddlers or guiding school kids to swim success, we’d love to hear from you. Come have a kōrero with us and find your perfect fit! What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou When you join Kāpiti Coast District Council you’ll enjoy a range of fantastic benefits, including: • Dependant leave – because family matters. • Thriving team culture – we work hard and support each other. • Free access to pools – dive into fun. • Council staff discounts – because who doesn’t love a good deal? About you | He kōrero mōu To excel in this role, you will have: • Effective interpersonal skills with a demonstrated commitment to customer service and willingness to and capability for dealing with a wide range of people within and outside the organisation. • Enthusiastic and positive attitude towards swimming and learning. • Perseverance, patience, sensitivity and the ability to put people at ease. • Ability to inspire confidence and motivate swimmers. Experience in facilitating aquatic activities an advantage but not a requirement • An understanding of swimming skills and lifesaving methods. Training and qualifications will be provided, however holding any one of the following is a definite advantage: • First Aid Certificate • SNZ Swim Teacher Award • Austswim Teacher of Swimming & Water Safety • NZ Certificate in Aquatics (Swim & Water Safety Teacher) Level 3 For more information regarding the role, please view the job description on the Council vacancies page. Enquiries about this position should be directed to Kay Nicholls, Learn to Swim Coordinator on 04 296 4700 or free phone 0800 486 486. If you’re excited to work in a community focused, energised and enthusiastic team environment, we’d love to hear from you! How to apply | Me pēhea te tono Applications close 31 October 2025 so get yours in now! You must be eligible to work in New Zealand and hold a valid drivers licence. Please note preferred candidates are required to undergo pre-employment checks including drug and alcohol screening and Police checks.