Swim Instructor Jobs in Pretoria

Virgin Active South Africa is recruiting swim instructors for its Menlyn club in Pretoria. This is a contract role for instructors who can deliver structured, safe and fun Learn to Swim classes to children and adults, managing their own schedules and clients in collaboration with the club’s Swim Manager.

About the company and the work

Virgin Active is a health club group with clubs across South Africa, including swim facilities where Learn to Swim programmes run for members of all ages. At Menlyn in Pretoria, swim instructors deliver group or private Learn to Swim lessons, track each swimmer’s progress, and keep safety at the centre of every session, working alongside the Swim Manager while managing their own schedules and clients.

Role details and duties

The responsibilities stated in the original listing are:

• Deliver Learn to Swim lessons, group or private.
• Track progress and communicate with parents.
• Ensure safety at all times.
• Provide feedback and foster confidence.
• Comply with pool and health regulations.

Requirements

Only the requirements stated in the original listing are summarised here:

• Valid Learn to Swim instructor certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience teaching all ages.
• Clear, positive communication skills.

Bonus experience, if you have it: lifeguard certification, and Swim Squad or stroke correction experience. The original advert does not state an experience level, so none is shown for this post.

Where to find and apply safely

Apply only through the original Careers24 listing, using the Apply button on this page. This listing closes on 4 November 2026, so apply promptly. Never pay anyone to apply for a job, and do not share bank details or identity documents with anyone other than through the official application route.

Practical tips

• Show your Learn to Swim instructor certification and current CPR certification upfront.
• Give examples of teaching different ages, from children to adults, in group and private lessons.
• Show how you track progress and communicate with parents, and how you build swimmer confidence.
• Mention any lifeguard certification or Swim Squad and stroke correction experience.

How the process works

Read the full original listing, then apply through the original link before 4 November 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted through the official process; always confirm the details in the original advert before applying.

Important information

This page is informational only and does not guarantee a job, an interview or any salary. Confirm the requirements and closing date in the original advert before applying. Reference: 209829. This is a contract role at the Menlyn club in Pretoria.

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