Water Safety Instructor Assistant — Flexible Schedules

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

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.