Did you know that there are around 2,000 aquatic facilities requiring lifeguards, swim teachers, management staff and various specialist roles, all across Australia?
With the industry projected to grow into the future, it is a great industry to get involved in with lots of opportunities to grow your career and make a meaningful impact in your community. Entry level courses to become a swim teacher, pool lifeguard or one of the many support and office-based roles are relatively quick and won’t break the bank, and you may even be able access government support.
Aquatic industry roles help to make a positive impact on people’s lives. They allow you to work all over Australia calling on the many soft skills you may already have from previous jobs or teaching you skills if it is your first job. For example, communication, teamwork, customer service, problem solving have an important role to play in the aquatic industry.
At the time of writing, on seek.com.au there are:
- 332 jobs for lifeguards (https://www.seek.com.au/career-advice/role/lifeguard)
- 239 jobs for swimming and water safety teachers (https://www.seek.com.au/career-advice/role/swimming-instructor)
You too can make a big impact in a meaningful role in this industry.