Swim Instructor

South Suburban Parks and Recreation; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a Swim Instructor at South Suburban Parks and Recreation, where you will teach swim lessons to students of various ages and abilities. With flexible hours and additional training opportunities, this part-time role provides a fun way to share your passion for aquatics while benefiting from perks like free access to fitness centers.

Benefits

Free access to District fitness centers and pools

Discounts on recreation classes and golf

Paid sick leave

Training and promotion opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Teach swim lessons that motivate and educate students of all ages.
• Maintain knowledge of all swimming strokes and American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim levels.
• Instruct 2 evening classes per week and/or Saturday mornings.

Skills

Effective communication

Swimming skills

Ability to instruct

Calmness in emergencies

Education

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Swim Instructor Part-Time Hiring for all pools

This is an ongoing recruitment process, with no specific closing date. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

Positions and Pay

• Non-Certified Swim Instructor - $17.05 - $21.70 per hour
• WSI Certified Swim Instructor - $17.55 - $21.70 per hour

*FREE* training for qualified candidates! No experience necessary, but a general knowledge of basic swim strokes is a plus.

*We offer reimbursement of course fees (excluding the $40 certification fee) for WSI Certification obtained through SSPRD after completing 3 full sessions of instruction. Non-Certified Swim Instructors will receive free initial training.

Must be able to instruct 2 evening classes per week and/or Saturday mornings. Additional hours are available once qualified and approved to teach private lessons at a starting rate of $17.00 per hour for Non-Certified Swim Instructors and $19.85 per hour for WSI Certified Swim Instructors.

Job Description

Looking for a fun part-time gig? Do you have a passion for aquatics? As a Swim Instructor, you will teach swim lessons that motivate, educate, and encourage students of all ages and abilities while developing swim skills. The ideal candidate must maintain knowledge of all swimming strokes and skills, and have knowledge of American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim levels. Shifts range from morning to evening hours and weekends.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience teaching swim lessons
• Possession of American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification
• Knowledge of all swimming strokes and skills, and of Red Cross Learn-to-Swim levels
• Ability to swim to safety with a full-grown adult and remain calm in emergencies
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to follow and enforce pool standards and rules
• Flexibility to work various shifts

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old
• Current certifications in CPR/AED and First Aid

This job description covers main duties. Additional responsibilities may be required to meet departmental needs.

Employee Benefits & Perks

• Free access to District fitness centers and pools
• Discounts on recreation classes and golf (for employees working 14+ hours/week)
• Paid sick leave
• Training and promotion opportunities

Our mission is to promote healthy living through stewardship of the environment, parks, trails, and open spaces by providing recreational services and programs. We serve residents across various communities and operate numerous facilities and land areas, including parks, trails, sports fields, and more.