Natatorium | Water Safety Instructor

Helen P. Brown Natatorium; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools Helen P. Brown Natatorium in Fort Wayne, Indiana is seeking a part-time Water Safety Instructor to plan, instruct and supervise swim lessons following American Red Cross guidelines and the natatorium's policies. The role emphasizes safety, lesson planning and productive learning environments.

Immediate start and flexible hours apply. The position requires strong communication, classroom management and adherence to emergency procedures while delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• Must be certified Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.
• Strong leadership, organizational, oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of methods, terminology, principles, practices, procedures, materials and equipment used in swim instruction.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent swimming and water safety instruction to participants.
• Create lesson plans, methods and goals for each class.
• Complete required paperwork for each class.
• Maintain positive interactions with students, parents, co-workers and supervisors.
• Enforce and follow the Natatorium's rules and policies.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Be available to sub for instructors.
• Assist with moving deck and water equipment as needed.
• Retrieve equipment for class and put away after use.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and complete cleaning tasks as assigned.
• Attend meetings or in-services as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Administrator.

Skills

Water Safety Instructor

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification

Job description

Fort Wayne Community Schools Helen P. Brown Natatorium - Fort Wayne, Indiana Open in Google Maps

Natatorium | Water Safety Instructor

Fort Wayne Community Schools Helen P. Brown Natatorium - Fort Wayne, Indiana Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Fort Wayne Community Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 4777294
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: May 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Plan, instruct and supervise swim lessons in accordance with the American Red Cross water safety instructor guidelines as well as the HPB Natatoriums policies and procedures. Provide a safe and productive learning environment through lesson planning. Follow progressive discipline process outlined by FWCS and the Helen P. Brown Natatorium. Recognize and respond effectively to emergencies and/or hazards in and around the pool in accordance the Emergency Action Plan.

Qualifications

Must be a certified Red Cross Water Safety Instructor and have strong leadership, organizational, oral and written communication skills. Possess knowledge of the methods, terminology, principles, practices, procedures, materials and equipment used in assigned field

Essential Functions

• Provide excellent swimming and water safety instruction to participants.
• Create lesson plans, methods and goals supporting the required skills for each class taught.
• Complete required paperwork for each class.
• Have positive interactions with students, parents, co-workers and supervisors.
• Enforce and follow the Natatorium’s rules and policies.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Be available to sub for instructors.
• Assist with moving deck and water equipment as needed to prepare for activities in the pool.
• Retrieve equipment to prepare for class and put it away when not in use.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and complete cleaning tasks as assigned.
• Attend and participate in meetings or in-services as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Administrator to meet the particular needs ofthe building/unit.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and hear. Theemployee is required to have dexterity of hands and fingers. The employee is required tosit and stand for extended periods of time. The employee must perform assigned dutieswhich require bending, kneeling, twisting, and reaching overhead, above shoulders andhorizontally. The employee will be required to push/pull, lift and carry up to 50 pounds on aregular basis. Must be able to swim 25 yards of freestyle, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke and butterfly, tread water continuously for least 2 minutes and dive into the pool from the side.

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $15.80 to $17.84 Per Hour

Job Categories:
Athletics & Activities > Trainer

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required