Aquatic Center Swim Lesson Instructor

City of Idaho Falls; United States; On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Idaho Falls is seeking Swim Lesson Instructors to lead and motivate participants in a fun, safe environment. Instructors will deliver structured lessons, monitor safety, and help students progress through levels while maintaining positive classroom management.

The role is typically part-time or temporary, often under 20 hours per week, with evening and Saturday shifts. Staff must be able to communicate well with families and uphold professional standards.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older and able to work evenings and Saturdays.
• CPR and First Aid certification required; WSI certification preferred or obtained within 30 days.
• Ability to communicate with swimmers of all ages and provide safe, engaging instruction.

Responsibilities

• Instruct swim lesson participants and ensure safety in all classes.
• Start and end classes on time and keep accurate attendance records.
• Interact with parents and swimmers to communicate progress and expectations.
• Maintain clean, organized equipment and prepare lesson materials.
• Attend mandatory meetings and training sessions as scheduled.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Public interaction

Energy and enthusiasm

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kickboards

Diving rings

Life jackets

Job description

Be a part of a dynamic team whose common goal is to make a difference in our community. It is amazing to know that by being a part of the City of Idaho Falls team, you would be doing important work for our community that affects people’s lives. Every day brings new challenges and rewards!

Job Description:

The City of Idaho Falls Aquatic Center is accepting applications for Swim Lesson Instructors. Provide direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for swim lesson participants. Responsible for creating and maintaining a clean and safe environment for swim team participants. Position is typically part-time and/or temporary in nature meaning less than 20 hours per week and may include evening hours and shifts on Saturdays. Works under the direct guidance and direction of the Aquatics Specialist, Supervisor, Head Lifeguard and Manager.

Essential Functions:

Instructing swim lesson participants while being responsible for the safety of the participants in assigned classes. This includes starting and ending classes on time, evaluating students, talking to parents and swimmers, cleaning up equipment and completing required paperwork (lesson cards and submitting records) for each class. Instructors must also present professional appearance and attitude at all times and maintain a high standard of customer service. Will also need to attend mandatory meeting and training sessions as scheduled.

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Must be 16 years or older. High maturity level and proven record of responsibility. Qualified instructors should have the knowledge of and the ability to demonstrate skills in swim lesson instruction and the ability to demonstrate skills as required for class content and use teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, lifejackets, etc. Must be able to work independently and possess energy and enthusiasm and able to positively interact with the general public.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Instructors must be able to communicate with swimmers of all ages. Instructors should be certified in CPR, First Aid, and maintain an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification. If no certifications are currently available, they must be obtained in 30 days or less. Classes are offered and available at the Wes Deist Aquatic Center.

Work Environment:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to swim, walk, sit, and talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, operate objects, tools, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics describes are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to hot and/or humid conditions (non-weather). The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate during preparation and clean up periods while very loud during work sessions.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to and do not imply or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. Management reserves the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice. This job description supersedes earlier versions.

Pay Range:

$13.50

Join a team that’s shaping one of the best places to live and work in the country. As the largest city in eastern Idaho—and consistently recognized for job growth and livability—the City of Idaho Falls offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment. Our employees enjoy meaningful public service careers across 11 departments, including parks and recreation, utilities, public safety, and more. We offer competitive pay, generous benefits, and retirement through the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI). With a strong community spirit, beautiful natural surroundings, and year-round recreational and cultural activities, Idaho Falls is more than a workplace—it’s a place to grow, thrive, and make a difference.