Careers at In The Deep

Where Teachers Thrive and Kids Flourish.

Love working with kids? Passionate about the water? Want to be part of a team that values creativity over conformity, ease over stress, and genuine connection over hitting targets? At In The Deep, we don’t just teach swimming—we build confidence, create community, and help kids discover the water will hold them. And we’re looking for teachers who want to be part of that magic. If you’re playful, patient, and believe swimming should be joyful—you belong here.

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Why Work With Us?

Learn Our World-Class Method
Master a proven 25-year teaching approach that actually works—starting with floating (not fighting), building trust, and creating confident swimmers for life.

Grow With Us

Ongoing training, clear progression pathways (Swim Teacher 1-5), and opportunities to present at industry conferences. We invest in your development because great teachers create great swimmers.

Join a Supportive Team
Work with people who’ve got your back. High-performing but never high-pressure. Collaborative, creative, and genuinely fun to be around.

Enjoy Great Pay & Conditions
Competitive rates, flexible scheduling, and the healthiest teaching environment—our clean, ozone + UV-filtered pool means no harsh chlorine, no red eyes, no chemical smell.

Make Real Impact
Watch nervous kids become confident swimmers. Build relationships with families. Be part of a community that values what you do. This isn’t just a job—it’s genuinely meaningful work.

“Being a swim teacher is more than a job—it’s about building confidence, building confidence, creating joy and giving kids a skill that opens up the world.”

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What Our Team Say

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Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need to be a perfect swimmer or experienced teacher—we’ll train you in our unique method. What we do need is someone who:

✓ Loves working with kids and genuinely lights up watching them succeed
✓ Thrives in a physical, hands-on role where every day is different
✓ Has a growth mindset—always learning, always improving, always curious
✓ Values community and connection over competition and targets
✓ Wants to create meaningful moments that kids and families remember forever

Whether you’re a qualified teacher or just starting out, we provide all the training you need to become an exceptional In The Deep instructor.

ready to Dive In

Join a team that's fun, purpose-driven, and passionate about building confidence—not just swimmers. Where ease matters more than stress, community matters more than competition, and every lesson is a chance to change a child's relationship with the water..

If that sounds like your kind of place—we'd love to meet you.

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Lil' Squirts

Building water trust together

What your baby will experience:

  • Safe, comfortable holds that encourage exploration
  • Gentle breath control using visual cues (never stressed or shocked)
  • Discovering how water supports and holds them
  • Learning to hold onto the wall and you—their first safety skill

Why this matters:
This precious stage builds the foundation for a lifetime relationship with water. Through playful bonding, your baby learns that water is safe, supportive, and wonderful.

What you’ll learn:

  • Confident holds that keep your baby safe and comfortable
  • How to teach breath holding without stress
  • Supporting your baby as they explore buoyancy and floating
  • Safe entry and exit techniques with your baby
  • How to encourage independent wall holding using the grasp reflex

Water Safety Focus:
Your baby will learn to fall into the water and turn around to hold onto the wall—a crucial survival skill.