Swim Instructor/ Assistant/ Aide

Owen J. Roberts School District; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Owen J. Roberts School District in Montgomery County, PA, seeks a Swim Instructor/Assistant/Aide to provide safe, engaging swim lessons at the Middle School pool.

Responsibilities include supervising participants, teaching and evaluating students, and attending mandatory trainings while maintaining a professional appearance and high customer service standards. Starting pay ranges from $13.50 for Aide up to $17.00 per hour for Instructor, with $15.00 for Assistant.

Qualifications

• American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR & AED.
• Ability to positively interact with the general public.
• Submission of PA School Personnel Health form.
• Current Act 34, Act 151 and Act 114 clearances.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and evaluates students participating in swim lessons.
• Work hours as scheduled which includes arriving 5 minutes prior to the lesson start time.
• Submits completed time on time.
• Attends mandatory meetings and training sessions as scheduled.
• Act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.
• Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintains a high standard of customer service.
• All other duties as assigned and appropriate.

Skills

Lifeguarding

First Aid

CPR AED

Public interaction

Clearances

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Swim Instructor/ Assistant/ Aide

DATE: January 2026

REPORTS TO: Aquatic Director

LOCATION: Middle School

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

OJRSD is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming community that respects diversity and equitably informs academic excellence. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity, but who will contribute to the mission of inspiring critical thinking, compassionate action, and personal success within a culture that prioritizes access, dignity, and belonging for all.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position is also responsible for the safety of the participant in their own group
• Work hours as scheduled which includes arriving 5 minutes prior to the lesson start time
• Instructs and evaluates students participating in swim lessons
• Submits completed time on time
• Attends mandatory meetings and training sessions as scheduled
• Act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.
• Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintains a high standard of customer service.
• All other duties as assigned and appropriate.

Qualifications

• American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR & AED
• Ability to positively interact with the general public.
• Submission of PA School Personnel Health form.
• Current Act 34, Act 151 and Act 114 clearances.
• This position description does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position. The employee will be required to perform any other position-related duties as requested by the supervisor.

Terms Of Employment

• Days and times vary
• Starting Rate- $17.00 per hour, Instructor; $15.00 per hour Assistant; $13.50 per hour Aide
• Salary and benefits according to the negotiated agreement between the Board of School Directors
• According to the School District Policy Manual (available online at www.ojrsd.com).

The Owen J. Roberts School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.