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

Complete the online application form to register your interest in the program. If your application is accepted you will move to the interview phase.

STEP 2: INTERVIEW

February – May 2025

Once you have applied, you will be invited to join an online interview with one of our friendly program leaders.

Please be mindful that your interviewee will be in Australia, so interview times may be outside of normal business hours.

Step 3: PRACTICAL TRAINING DAY (UK)

Last 2 weeks June 2025

If you are successful after the interview process, you will be invited to join a Practical training day in the UK. This training session will run in the last 2 weeks of June 2025 and be available across multiple locations in the UK. Your performance within this training day will guide whether you are accepted to join the program.

Step 4: PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE + ENROLMENT

First week of July

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, 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 (325GBP) and have a nominated support person guarantee your time in the program.

Please note: The program Deposit due by 25th July 2025.

STEP 5: Flights booked

End of July – Beginning August

Once you have enrolled and all relevant paperwork and information is received, we will book your flight to Australia.

Flights are expected to fall within the first week of September 2025.

You will receive your confirmed travel dates and tickets/itineraries roughly 4 weeks prior to your arrival.

Step 6: PRE-ARRIVAL TRAINING + SUPPORT

Within 14 days of arrival ( End of August)

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 7: FLIGHTS

First week of September

HEATHROW > SYDNEY/MELBOURNE

Step 8: WELCOME TO THE LAND DOWN UNDER!

Your Program leaders will greet you at the airport, show you around and get you settled into your arrival accommodation (short-term stay).

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.

Check your eligibility

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 and leisure 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

Free gym and pool access at BlueFit sites for the duration of the program!

30% staff discount at site cafes and merchandise

Family and Friend discounts

FREE Uniform

FINANCIAL INFO

APPLICATION COST

Free

VISA COSTS

In order to enrol into the BlueFit Working Holiday Program, you will need to apply for an Australia Working Holiday Visa – 417

Please also note that your Visa may require you to have/prove that you have a minimum savings amount when you arrive in Australia.

Please click here to further understand visa requirements

417 VISA – $325GBP*/$650.00 AUD

ENROLMENT/PROGRAM DEPOSIT

This fee secures your spot in the program!

£325 GBP*

Due by 25th July 2025

YOU WILL BE PAID

Based on a minimum of 25h work per week (50 hour fortnights). Please note: The majority of these hours will be swim teaching.
As a Working Holiday Maker and be taxed at 15% for every dollar you earn.
According to the Australian Fitness Industry Award 2020 (MA000094)

Please see the minimum weekday hourly rates below (20 years old**) :

- LEARN TO SWIM – $35.35 (Please note this is a specialised increased rate of pay for our program participants ONLY)
- Cafe/ Reception/ Sport – $30.13
- Lifeguard – $32.25
Superannuation – 11.5%

An average of £550 GBP*/ $1100 AUD per fortnight**

Note: This is based on the conditions noted, as well as pay rates for an adult (20 years +).

PROGRAM FEE

The ‘Program Fee’ is the amount you will be required to repay to BlueFit.

BlueFit will significantly subsidise the Employee as part of the program, however the fee is designed to cover a contribution towards the following expenses:

Accommodation costs (including cars where applicable)
Flight to Australia
Other Program Expenses.

It is important to remember that all additional accommodation costs are also covered within this fee, including all furniture, linen, appliances, utilities and internet.

How does the Program fee work?

The BlueFit Working Holiday is a 12 month program, however your Program Fee will be split into 2 parts.

Program Fee 1: September – March

Program Fee 2: April – September

Each Program Fee is paid through repayment deductions from a minimum of 13 fortnightly wage payments. Please note, the amount of repayments may differ slightly due to program commencement and completion dates in each part of the program.

ONLY 225GBP*/ $450 AUD per fortnight

Deducted from Fortnightly wages for the duration of the program.

Please know that the Program fee may increase due to rising program costs

*Please note the fees provided above, in Great British Pounds, were most current at the time of publishing. Please ensure you account for varying conversion fees.
**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!

TRAIN

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.

1.Practical Training Day – Program Selections

Step 1 – If you have been successful in your first online interview, you will be invited to join the Practical training day in the UK, locations to be advised.

Step 2 – If you are successful in the Swimming and Water Safety Teacher practical day, you will be selected to join the BlueFit Working Holiday Program. It is important you understand that attending this day does not guarantee you a position in 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 – Online theory work

Learning content and short assessments provided through the online portal.

Step 4 – Practical training Finalisation

If you are successful, you will continue your practical training components in Australia once you arrive.

2.First Aid/ CPR/Pool Lifeguard

Online theory work
Learning content and short assessments provided through the online portal.

Practical Training
To be continued when you arrive in Australia ( 4x half day practical sessions).

3.Working with Children’s Check

To be applied for when you arrive in Australia.

How it works