Water Safety Instructor Assistant

City of Santa Fe Springs; Minnesota; On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 22,042,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Leave / Earned Sick & Safe -

Vision discount

PERA Retirement

Flexible / remote work schedules

Job summary

City of New Brighton is seeking a Water Safety Instructor Aide to assist Water Safety Instructors with swim lessons and water safety skills, ensuring a safe environment for participants. You will support instruction and program delivery under WSIs, helping students progress through levels with feedback and planning.

The position emphasizes teamwork, strong communication with participants and parents, and maintaining accurate records. A flexible, customer-focused presence is valued in this role.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 14 years old and have completed Instructor Aid Program (or be at least 15)
• Ability to communicate effectively with participants and parents in varied settings

Responsibilities

• Assist with instruction and implementation of aquatics programs.
• Provide a safe environment for participants.
• Motivate, guide, and inspire students to help them reach their goals while keeping sessions fun and educational.
• Be familiar with skills taught and passing criteria at each level; assist in evaluating and providing feedback.
• Maintain professional communication with coworkers, patrons, and parents.
• Complete required paperwork and reports (attendance, progress, incident reports) with WSIs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Water safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Description

Water Safety Instructor Aides (IA) assists Water Safety Instructors (WSI) with instructing swim lessons and water safety skills while providing a safe environment for participants.

Essential Functions

• Assist with instruction and implementation of aquatics programs.
• Provide a safe environment for participants.
• Motivate, guide, and inspire students to help them reach their goals while providing a fun and educational atmosphere.
• Be familiar with skills taught and passing criteria at each level of the aquatics program, demonstrate and evaluate skills to provide feedback, evaluate skills, and write and execute lesson plans with the assistance of WSIs.
• Maintain a positive relationship with and effectively communicate with co-workers.
• Maintain a professional appearance and communicate with patrons and parents in a professional manner.
• Complete all required paperwork and reports; including attendance records; report cards; and incident reports with assistance of Lead WSIs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Be at least 14 years of age and successfully complete Instructor Aid Program or be at least 15 years of age.

Desired Qualifications

• Communicate effectively with people in normal, loud, and stressful situations.
• Support child and/or adult body weight in the water.

Competencies Common to All Positions

• Developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of all department and applicable City policies and procedures in order to help facilitate compliance with such policies and procedures by all personnel.
• Demonstrating by personal example the service excellence and integrity expected from all staff.
• Developing respectful and cooperative relationships with co-workers, including willing assistance to newer staff so job responsibilities can be performed with confidence as quickly as possible.
• Conferring regularly with and keeping the immediate supervisor informed of all important matters pertaining to those functions and job responsibilities for which accountable.
• Representing the City in a professional manner to the general public and other outside contacts / constituencies in a manner that helps maintain and enhance New Brighton's reputation as a well-managed City.
• Demonstrating a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Core Values Common to All Positions

• Innovation: We embrace innovation by staying curious, adaptable, and growth-minded while balancing new ideas with practical solutions.
• Excellence: We strive for excellence by delivering high-quality work with flexibility, support for one another, and meaningful service to our community.
• Optimism: We choose optimism in how we show up each day, bringing positive energy, encouragement, a sense of fun, and a focus on solutions.
• Connection: We build strong connections by communicating openly, working collaboratively, and creating a space of trust, support, and inclusion.

Disclaimer

The information listed above reflects minimum standards and illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific job functions, requirements, or tasks does not exclude them from the job if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of the work assigned. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee.

The City of New Brighton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

https://www.newbrightonmn.gov/182/Employment-Opportunities

All Staff

• Paid Sick Leave / Earned Sick & Safe Time
• Dress for your day
• New Brighton Community Center Membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vision discount at participating providers
• PERA Retirement for non-union staff, some employees may be exempt from PERA depending on position
• Optional 457 / 457 Roth retirement plans
• MERSC - discounts for various retail, services, and events

Full-time Staff

• Employer contribution to health insurance premium & health saving account, with cash option if waived
• Employer-paid life insurance, with supplemental policies available
• Employee Wellness Program
• Flexible benefit plans for health care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and limited scope health care reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible / remote work schedules
• Optional long-term disability, short-term disability, and AFLAC insurance

The City of New Brighton offers a robust benefits package, see details below. Labor union benefits are determined through collective bargaining and may have different retirement plans.