Water Safety Instructor; Summer

Overview

City of Lewisville's Parks & Recreation Department is currently seeking Water Safety Swim Instructors to serve over 100,000 community members. This is a seasonal position from May to September 2026.

Entry: $16.67/hour
Year 2: $17.17
Year 3: $17.68
Year 4: $18.18
Year 5: $18.69
Year 6: $19.19

Under the direction of the Aquatic Supervisor and Assistant Aquatic Supervisor, implements lesson plans for group swim lessons, assists individuals scheduled for private and semi-private swim lessons, and assists in educating guests of water safety. Organizes and gives direction to Swim Lesson Aides who assist the class.

• Ensures the safety of class participants.
• Implements lesson plans for group swim lessons.
• Assists individuals scheduled for private and semi-private swim lessons.
• Assists in educating guests of all age groups water safety.
• Organizes and gives direction to Swim Lesson Aides who assist the class.

• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly with a flexible schedule, working days, nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with team members and facility guests.

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate or equivalent certification preferred.
• Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certificate preferred.

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must have at least one season experience teaching learn-to-swim classes.
• Must submit to and pass a criminal background and pre-employment drug test.
• Must hold or be able to obtain CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certificate within 30 days of hire.
• Must hold or be able to obtain First Aid Certificate within 30 days of hire.
• All persons hired are required to provide their own swimsuit as specified by the Aquatic Supervisor.

Monday-Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday 9am-9pm, Sunday 1pm-9pm.