Water Safety Assistant or Instructor

Applitrack; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

District 196 is seeking a Community Education Water Safety Instructor / Water Safety Assistant to join our Aquatics program. The role is an hourly position reporting to the Aquatics Coordinator and Lifeguard Supervisor / Swim Lesson Manager, with a start date ASAP and responsibilities that support safety and engagement in water-based education.

Compensation is $16.50 - $17.25 per hour, depending on qualifications, with the posting indicating that applications are being accepted.

Job description

• Position Type: Community Education/ Water Safety Instructor / Water Safety Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/25/2026
• Location: Community Education
• Closing Date: accepting applications

Description: Hourly

Effective Date of Employment: ASAP

For job summary and qualifications, please see attached document.

Responsible To: Aquatics Coordinator, Lifeguard Supervisor / Swim Lesson Manager

Compensation: $16.50 - $17.25/hr. Depending on qualifications

Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages. Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students, families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics, arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy), and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status,* disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission,* age or genetic information.* District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.

Director of Human Resources, Joel Milteer (651-423-7859 – [e-mail] ) is thedesignated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education, Jeremy Sorenson (651-423-7782 – [e-mail]) and the Director of Secondary Education, Eric Hansen (651-423-7712 – [e-mail]) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education, Janet Fimmen (651-423-7629 – [e-mail]) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors is 3455 153rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

*Asterisked categories are limited to employment-related discrimination and harassment.