Swim School Manager – Carlile Swim
📍 Wavell Heights, QLD
🕒 Full Time
💧 Join Australia’s most respected swim school group
Lead a Team. Shape a Culture. Deliver Life Changing Swim Education.
Carlile Swim is seeking an experienced and people focused Swim School Manager to lead our Wavell Heights swim school.
In this pivotal leadership role, you will guide and inspire your team while delivering an exceptional learn to swim experience for families in your community.
About Us
Carlile Swim is committed to leading the industry and enriching the communities we serve across more than 30 swim schools nationwide. We have been a world leader in aquatic education for almost 80 years.
Forbes Carlile was Australia’s first Olympic swimming coach, and his wife Ursula was the only woman to be Head Coach of the Australian Swimming Team. Both are recognised in the International Swimming Hall of Fame. Carlile founded Australia’s first commercial swim school, built the first indoor teaching pool for toddlers, and pioneered teaching babies to swim.
Today, Carlile Swim continues this legacy of innovation and excellence. Following the rebrand of Brisbane based Aquatic Achievers and the inclusion of Perth’s leading swim school Kirby Swim, our group now delivers more than two and a half million lessons across Australia each year.
Our continued growth is driven by great people, strong leadership, and a commitment to creating positive experiences for the families we serve.
The Opportunity
The Swim School Manager, supported by the Carlile Support Office, leads and inspires a great team that delivers exceptional experiences every day through a world renowned program that helps children learn to swim well and love the water.
You will be the leader of your swim school, responsible for customer and team satisfaction, growth in bookings, and the efficient delivery of an outstanding learn to swim program.
You will lead a team of full time, permanent part time and casual staff, building a culture where team members enjoy coming to work and where success naturally follows.
Key Responsibilities
In this hands on leadership role you will:
- Teach and supervise lessons
- Work with the team to recruit new swim teachers and support their development through coaching and training
- Manage staff and provide leadership through regular training and team meetings
- Help build and promote Carlile Swim by developing partnerships with local community groups
- Oversee and lead a busy swim school through clear and effective communication
What You Bring
You are a people first leader who understands that strong culture drives strong results.
You will bring:
- The ability to lead, coach and motivate a team
- Strong managerial skills with excellent attention to detail
- The ability to quickly understand and deliver the Carlile Program
- Proven interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to liaise with students and parents
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ideally, But Not Essential
- Knowledge of swimming industry practices and teaching principles
- Understanding of swim schools and their role in helping children develop water safety and confidence
Our Culture
At Carlile Swim we lead with PACE.. Our people are Passionate, All In, Connected and always Evolving.
These values guide how we support each other, our teams, and the families who trust us with their children’s learning and safety.
Essential Requirements
- National Police / Criminal History Check
- Working with Children Check or Blue Card
Desirable
- Qualified Swim Teacher
- First Aid Certificate
- Current Provide or Perform CPR
Ready to Make a Splash?
If you are passionate about leading others and delivering a high quality swim program, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to become part of the Carlile Swim team.
Carlile Swim is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All appointments are subject to appropriate screening and safeguarding requirements.
