HOW IT WORKS
The BlueFit Swim Teacher Working Holiday program is the perfect opportunity for you to immerse yourself into a rewarding role as a Swim teacher, while experiencing the beautiful landscape, vibrant culture and relaxed lifestyle of Australia.
We’ll fly you to Australia, provide training and give you the opportunity to work in some of Australia’s best cities!
You don’t have to be a swim teacher right now but you must be willing to teach a minimum of 5 water shifts per week.
Step 1: Application & Interview
The Interview Stage
- You will receive a link after your application to book into an online Interview session.
- Ensure you read through the website for all information, including the FAQs. Write yourself a list of your own questions
- Attend your online interview
Step 2: PRACTICAL TRAINING DAY
If you are successful in the online interview process, you will be invited to join a Practical training day. This training day will be available across multiple locations. Your performance during the training day will guide whether you are accepted to join the program.
To be successful in the practical day we are looking for:
- Positive Attitude
- Willingness to learn
- Confidence in the water
- A passion for water safety
- Strong and clear communication skills
Step 3: PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE + ENROLMENT
If you are successful in joining the program, you will receive a formal Offer of Employment, along with an enrolment form. Time to get excited! It is at this point, you will need to apply for your Visa (for UK citizens only), have your passport ready to go and confirm your details.
In order to secure your spot in the program, you will also be required to pay the Program Deposit (see financial info) and have a nominated support person guarantee your time in the program.
– Get very excited, finalise any items at home and keep up to date with your emails! Your Program leader will guide the way!
STEP 4: Flights booked
Once you have enrolled and all relevant paperwork and information is received, we will book your flight to Australia.
You will receive your confirmed travel dates and tickets/itineraries roughly 4 weeks prior to your arrival.
Step 5: PRE-ARRIVAL TRAINING + SUPPORT
Before you come to Australia you will need to finalise some online training modules to ensure you are able to work when you arrive.
We will also schedule some online compulsory group catch ups to ensure you meet the other program participants, squeeze in some pre-arrival admin and most importantly get you excited and ready for your big adventure!
STEP 6: FLIGHTS
A one-way flight to Australia will be arranged for you, with departures available from major cities only.
Step 7: WELCOME TO AUSTRALIA!
Your Program leaders will greet you at the airport, show you around and get you settled into your arrival accommodation.
We will help with setting you up with the ‘life-admin’ you need, finalise your practical training, move you into your new home and start you in your workplaces.
And then…It’s time to enjoy the best year of your life!
APPLY NOW
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications open 3- 4 Months prior to program commencement.
Prior to applying, please consider the program commencement and completion dates that can be found in the program options below.
You can apply if you meet the eligibility requirements for an Australian Working Holiday Visa.
Please note, we also have a program age eligibility requirement, making this program available for 20 – 30 year olds. However please contact us if you wish to enquire and you fall outside of this.
WORK
You will work in some of BlueFit’s busiest and largest aquatic, leisure and dedicated sites in New South Wales and Victoria.
WORK ROLES
Your Core Working Role will be a Swim Teacher.
You will be employed as a casual staff member and enjoy casual pay rates.
However, as part of the BlueFit working Holiday program, we guarantee a minimum 25 hours per week (50 hours per pay fortnight). You will be rostered 5 days per week (Monday – Sunday), as determined by the site.
Within your rostered hours, you are required to work a minimum of 5 in-water Swim school shifts.* This includes 1 compulsory weekend shift.
All other hours may be made up of secondary working roles such as lifeguard, customer service, cafe attendant etc. Please note this will be dependent on your site.
* In School swimming season (September – December), you may be required to work an additional 3 School swimming shifts.
FURTHER WORK BENEFITS
FINANCIAL INFO
**Pay rates and average wages are calculated as per the current Fitness Industry award. Please note that these rates may differ slightly, as all awards are updated yearly by the Australian Fair Work Ombudsman.
LIVE
Comfortable, clean and cosy shared houses.
BlueFit accommodation is located within walking distance or easy public transport access, to all working locations.
All houses provide twin bedroom living arrangements and are equipped with furniture, linen, kitchen items, appliances and all utilities paid for! And some may even have the use of a car!
And the best part is, BlueFit will organise it all for you, with hassle-free repayments as you work!
QUALIFICATIONS
We offer fully funded courses and training for everyone that joins the program. That’s up to $1000 worth of training for free!
As a participant of the BlueFit Working Holiday Program, you will engage in a blended training program designed to create the most meaningful training experience for you.
Swim Teacher Water Safety
- Practical Training Day
- Online theory work (to be completed prior to arriving in Australia)
Learning content and short assessments provided through the online portal.
First Aid/ CPR/Pool Lifeguard
- Online theory work (to be completed prior to arriving in Australia)
Learning content and short assessments provided through the online portal. - Practical Training
To be completed once you arrive in Australia
Working with Children’s Check
- To be applied for when you arrive in Australia.