Parent-Child Aquatics Instructor

City of De Pere; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

City of De Pere is seeking enthusiastic Parent Child Aquatics Instructors to teach young children with a parent or guardian. You will implement standard lesson plans, adjust to class needs, manage the classroom, and communicate with guardians while keeping participants safe with lifeguard support.

Responsibilities include organizing games, leading parents in songs, and delivering sessions with energy and enthusiasm to help children reach milestones.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach a variety of skill levels.
• Ability to communicate and work well with the public.
• Ability to instruct parents and young children.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and resourcefulness.
• Understanding of basic swimming techniques.
• At least 16 years of age, preferably 18+.
• Lifeguard CPR certification or CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
• Experience in swim lesson instruction or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Teach participants age 0–3 years with a parent or guardian using standard lesson plans.
• Adjust activities to individual class needs and manage the classroom.
• Communicate with participants and guardians to ensure safety.
• Organize games and lead parents in related songs for engagement.
• Maintain safety with lifeguard support and enthusiastic delivery.

Skills

Teaching variety of levels

Public interaction

Instructing parents & kids

Energy & enthusiasm

Swimming technique basics

Education

Lifeguard CPR cert

Swim lesson instruction exp

Job description

If you have a passion for the water and love teaching others this might be the job for you! Parent Child Aquatics Instructors will teach participants age 0 – 3 years old with a parent or guardian. Instructors are responsible for implementing the standard lesson plans, adjusting to individual class needs, classroom management, communicating with participants and guardians, and keeping participants safe (with the assistance of a lifeguard). This role includes organizing games, leading parents in related songs, and abundant enthusiasm for students reaching milestones.

Teaching equipment, lesson plans, report cards, and additional training resources provided.

School Year Schedule:

Regular and Substitute Instructors Needed for:

• Tuesday Parent Child Classes 5:00-5:30 PM, 5:35 – 6:05 PM, & 6:10 – 6:40 PM

No classes held on major holidays or during Syble Hopp school breaks!

Location:

Most classes are taught at Syble Hopp pool during the school year with a small selection of being taught in the summer season at our outdoor pools.

Pay Range:

$18 - $20 Estimated 2-2.25 hours per evening. Classes scheduled in sessions of 6-7 weeks. Instructors typically teach three classes on a weeknight for the duration of a session.

Applicants do not need to be a City of De Pere resident.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach a variety of skill levels
• Ability to communicate and work well with the public
• Ability to instruct parents and young children
• Energy, enthusiasm, and resourcefulness
• Understanding of basic swimming techniques

• At least 16 years of age, preferable 18+
• American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification
• Experience in swim lesson instruction or something equitable.
• Ability to perform & instruct aquatic classes.