Water Safety Instructor-Part Time

As a Water Safety Instructor, you will provide safe, high-quality swimming instruction for community members of all ages through the Durango Parks and Recreation Department. You will teach American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor lessons, maintain a safe aquatic environment, enforce facility rules, and ensure all equipment and records are properly maintained. You will support a positive learning environment and help participants build confidence and skill in the water.

• Teach swimming lessons in accordance with American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor standards.
• Organize class and maintain a safe and orderly environment for all participants.
• Maintain a safe aquatic environment at all times, including inspecting the facility and equipment.
• Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations.
• Perform cleaning duties as assigned and ensure the pool area and equipment are properly maintained.
• Complete required records, reports, and evaluations accurately and on time.
• Participate in regular in-service training sessions and staff meetings.
• Exercise regularly to maintain personal fitness level required for instructing and demonstrating swimming skills.
• Demonstrate professionalism and provide excellent customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned and assist other departments as necessary.

• Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification
• Current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications.
• Completion of required American Red Cross courses for Water Safety Instructor and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.

• Can maintain a safe and structured environment for participants in the pool.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with participants, parents, and coworkers.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of swimming instruction techniques and can teach age- and skill-appropriate lessons.
• Maintain the physical and mental capacity required to perform and demonstrate swimming skills safely.
• Are dependable, adaptable, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

• Free pass to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area
• Free Transit pass
• Eligibility to participate in the City’s Annual Wellness Challenge and a chance to receive prizes and cash rewards