Swim Instructor | Kaiako Kauhoe


Dash Swim School, based at Cannon’s Creek pool, are looking for enthusiastic and committed people to join our team of Swim Instructors. We will provide you with all the training required, you’ll just need to bring a can-do-attitude and be prepared to be in the water to teach our Tamariki swimming skills.

This casual on call role offers flexibility to work around your life. Let us know your availability in your cover letter.

All about the job

Our Swim School Philosophy is simple; first we teach you to survive in the water, then we teach you to swim.

As a Dash Swim Instructor you will

  • Hold learn to swim lessons in the pool
  • Ensure children are safe during the lessons
  • Provide excellent customer service

All about you

You will need to be positive and energetic, and have lots of enthusiasm for working with children is required and we offer full training.

You’ll need to show us that you:

  • are confident working with children
  • are confident and capable in the water
  • have a calm and engaging manner with children
  • have a ‘can-do’ attitude towards customer service

Note that this role also requires you to go through a police vetting process.

What you need to do now

Come and join our fun and engaging team at Cannons Creek Pool. Please contact Melissa Brosnahan on 04 237 3824 for more information.

Porirua City Council is committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.  We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements during our recruitment process, please let us know when you apply, and we’ll do our best to get you sorted.

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You will need to apply via our careers centre: www.poriruacity.govt.nz/careers.

Applications need to be received via our Careers Portal by Sunday 7 June 2026.

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Casual

Job no: 2026-5798

Location: Porirua

Closing Date: Sunday, 7 June 2026