Swim Instructor, Bellevue Aquatics Center

The City of Bellevue is currently seeking Swim Instructors to work at the Bellevue Aquatic Center. This position offers flexible hours in a fun and friendly work environment with a chance to provide a lasting impact on the communityby helping students of all ages and backgrounds gain confidence in the water and develop life-saving skills.The City of Bellevue focuses on a team-oriented approachthat ensures everyone feels valued and supported, whileproviding a safe and enjoyable Aquatic experience.Responsibilities

include providing swim instruction in both a group and private lesson format to various age groups.

Hours:Morning, afternoon, and evenings and weekends
Pay Rate:$19– $24.22 per hour depending on experienceWhy You’ll Love Working with Us:

• Ongoing training and opportunities for growth to help advance your skills and career in aquatics.
• Competitive pay
• Fun and rewarding environment
• Paid sick leave, access to MEBT (mutual employee benefit trust)
• Working alongside experienced instructors and staff who are passionate about teaching and creating a safe, fun environment.
• Flexible work hours to accommodate schedules.

• Must be at least 15 years old
• 15 years old: must have an active lifeguard certification.
• Preferred to have and maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
• For information regarding American Red Cross Lifeguard certification please contact Patrick Simmons at psimmons
• Must have excellent communication skills and be comfortable working with patrons in the water.
• Candidate must pass criminal background check prior to being hired.

Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing. Vision abilities required by this job include the ability to focus for long periods of time.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually high.
• The ability to swim 300 yards without stopping.
• The ability to submerge to a depth of 13 feet.

Not Certified?Take our Lifeguard Training Classes:

The Bellevue Aquatic Center is offering an American Red Cross Lifeguard certification course. Program offers certification in lifeguard training, first aid, and CPR for the professional rescuer. Gain skills required to be a lifeguard. Classes will all be blended learning style with the online content sent out one week in advance to be completed before the test portion of the class.

The pre-requisite swims will be held the first hour of the first day of each class.(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Definition of a Variable Employee: This is a Variable, non-exempt, non-union position.

• Average weekly hours cannot be determined at date of hire.
• Hours may vary from week to week and are anticipated to be 28 hours per week or less.

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