Make a Difference

Rainbow Club is seeking qualified and dedicated Swim Teachers and Lead Teachers to deliver our unique Swim the Rainbow program during school terms. Rainbow Club is a network of social swimming clubs for children with a disability located throughout NSW, ACT, QLD and VIC. At Rainbow Club, we believe that learning to swim is a right for all children. Our lessons are personalised for children with a disability aged 3+.

Lead Teacher

As a Rainbow Club Lead Teacher you have a unique opportunity to really make a difference in the lives of children with a disability.

In addition to helping children with a disability learn to swim, a Lead Teacher plays a pivotal role at each Club by ensuring the Club operates smoothly. The Lead Teacher supervises other swim teachers employed at the Club, welcomes new members and assesses children’s ability when they join and as they progress through our unique Swim the Rainbow program. The Lead Teacher is also responsible for all safety matters around the pool and is paid an above award rate of $46.73 per hour.

Rainbow Club offers our Lead Teachers a package of benefits to reward them for their commitment and dedication. These benefits include: above award rates, free professional development opportunities, free CPR courses and the opportunity to be recognised and rewarded. We also support our teachers with online resources and inpool equipment.

Position requirements:

• Only applicants who have the basic teaching swimming qualification from AUSTSWIM, Swim Australia, Royal Life Saving NSW or Royal Life Saving Victoria will be considered.
• In NSW A Working With Children (WWC) number and National Disability Insurance Scheme Workers Check (NDISWC) is essential.
• In QLD Working With Children (Blue Card) and National Disability Insurance Scheme Workers Check (Yellow Card) is essential.
• NDISWC
• A willingness to help children with a disability reach their potential.

Teacher

This is a great opportunity to do a job with real purpose and leave every week feeling like you’ve made a difference. Rainbow Club pays above award rates to attract  qualified, dedicated, and passionate Swim Teachers. The current rate is $36.23 – $40.43 per hour (plus super).

Rainbow Club offers our Swim Teachers a package of benefits to reward them for their commitment and dedication. These benefits include: above award rates, free professional development opportunities, free CPR courses and the opportunity to be nominated for Rainbow Club’s Aqua Teacher Award. We also support our teachers with online resources and inpool equipment.

Position requirements:

• Only applicants who have the basic teaching swimming qualification from AUSTSWIM, Swim Australia or Royal Life Saving will be considered.
• In NSW A Working With Children (WWC) number and National Disability Insurance Scheme Workers Check (NDISWC) is essential.
• In QLD Working With Children (Blue Card) and National Disability Insurance Scheme Workers Check (Yellow Card) is essential.
• NDISWC
• A willingness to help children with a disability reach their potential.