Aquatic Instructor - ARC WSI / LGI

FHLB Des Moines; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Training/Mentoring

Varied Paid Holidays

Personnel Leave

Deferred Compensation Plans

Job summary

Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation is hiring an Aquatic Instructor to ensure a safe swimming environment and provide training for Water Safety Programs. As part of a supportive work culture, you'll play a significant role in enhancing community well-being.

This part-time position offers competitive wages and requires a current American Red Cross certification. Flexible hours are available, accommodating various scheduling needs, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must possess required aquatic certifications.
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR/AED training within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe swimming environment for all participants.
• Enforce rules and provide customer service.
• Instruct Water Safety Programs according to standards.

Skills

Customer service

CPR administration

Water Safety Instruction

Education

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification

American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification

Job description

Job Posting End Date: September 14, 2026

Department: PARKS AND RECREATION

Compensation Grade: H3018

Compensation Range & Starting Salary: Starting Part Time Hourly Rate $19.83

Pay Range: $19.83 - $23.79

Hours will be based on scheduled classes, average under 27 hours

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime): No

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 27

About Us

At Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, our success is because of our dedicated employees. We are intentional about creating an employee experience where you are empowered to reach your full potential, are supported through strength-based initiatives, and are confident in your abilities. We champion a workplace culture built on our cultural foundations: Professionalism, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Citizenship. These guiding principles of behavior cultivate a positive and high performing work environment. Success is recognized and celebrated, and legendary experiences are the core of who we are.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications

Our Commitment Work with the best – work for Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation! Join our team and contribute to our 60+ year track record of providing legendary experiences! We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and protecting our environment. We ensure all residents – regardless of their physical, social, and economic circumstances – can access our programs. By providing enriching and memorable lifelong experiences, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our community by improving the physical and mental well-being of our residents.

Day to Day Job Duties

• Individual will provide a safe swimming environment
• Provide customer service and enforce rules
• Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Instruct all levels of American Red Cross Water Safety Programs in accordance with American RedCross and department standards.

Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs.

Schedule

This position can be a 7 day a week operation including early mornings, evening, weekend and holidays. Hours will be based on scheduled classes, average under 27 hours. The individual selected for this position will be housed at a primary site but may be scheduled between other park sites/facilities. Schedules will be adjusted seasonally and will vary weekly based on events, facility coverage, and weather. All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours, overtime, splits shifts or maybe be relocated to another location or job assignment in response to short- term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies including weekends, evenings and holidays.

Starter Training

As a condition of employment, all employees must attend P&R Connection (Department Orientation). If selected for the position, you will be provided an approximate training date at the time of hire. Training is held from 8:30am-5:00pm, every other Friday, at the Parks & Recreation Administration Building. When an exemption is permittable, a hybrid version of the training is available, but will require training attendance on a weekend.

Perks

• Competitive wages
• Training/Mentoring for career advancement
• Varied Paid Holidays
• Personnel Leave
• Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave

Additional requirements

• DMV Transcript: No
• CDL: No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
• CPS Check: No
• Physical: No
• Respirator: No
• Psychological Screening: No
• Polygraph: No
• At Will: No

This position is being advertised as a pool, and applications could be used to fill current vacancies and any other similar Aquatic Instructor positions that become available within six months from the closing date of this posting.

Application Deadline Notice

Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. on the day before the advertised end date. The system automatically closes the requisition at 12:01 a.m. on the listed end date, and no applications can be submitted after that time.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least sixteen (16) years old. Requires possession of a current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification to instruct preschool, adult, and American Red Cross aquatic programs; or must possess valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification to teach ARC Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED/O2; or must possess valid certification or experience appropriate to the specialized program area, i.e., competitive swimming, diving, or specialized aquatic instruction. Must obtain American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED within 30 days of employment. Must satisfactorily complete a departmental skills test prior to employment.

Special Requirements

Must be able to work rotating shifts (days/evenings/midnights) including weekends and holidays and be available to work overtime when required to meet operational needs. All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Skills

Working Conditions: Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.

Official Job Descriptions

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VRS Contribution

All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace

The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law. The City of Virginia Beach boasts a diverse workforce of around 7,500 employees dedicated to delivering outstanding government services. Our team is guided by core values of quality customer service, teamwork, leadership and learning, integrity, commitment, and inclusion and diversity.