Swim Instructor
Job in
Delano, Wright County, Minnesota, 55328, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Delano Public Schools, Independent School District #879
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
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Sports/Fitness/Wellness
Swim Instructor, Health / Fitness / Gym / Pilates, Recreation & Leisure
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Type:
Community Ed
Date Posted:
5/27/2026
Location:
Delano High School
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Swim Instructor:
Delano Community Education
Under the direction of the Director of Community Education, Swim Instructors deliver high-quality, safe, and engaging swimming lessons to community members of various ages and skill levels. Instructors are responsible for implementing the Tiger Swim Program curriculum, fostering a positive learning environment, and encouraging water safety and skill progression.
Areas of Responsibility
1. Instructional Delivery & Lesson Planning
- Teach swim lessons according to the standards and levels of the Delano Tiger Swim Program curriculum.
- Adapt teaching approaches to meet the diverse learning styles, ages, and abilities of participants.
- Ensure all classes begin and end on time, Maximizing instructional time in the water.
- Maintain constant visual supervision of all students in the class at all times.
- Enforce pool safety rules strictly and work collaboratively with lifeguards on duty to ensure a safe environment.
- Assist students safely in and out of the water.
- Assess students' skills accurately throughout the session and complete progress reports for each student.
- Provide constructive, positive feedback to students and clearly communicate progress to parents/guardians after lessons.
- Maintain accurate daily attendance records for assigned classes.
- Assist with the setup and teardown of instructional equipment (kickboards, noodles, platforms, toys) before and after shifts.
- Attend mandatory staff meetings and in-service training sessions.
- Present a professional appearance by wearing the designated instructor uniform.
- Delano Tiger Swim Program Certification (Must be completed prior to official start date; training provided via the Work Agreement pathway if requested).
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Strong knowledge of swimming strokes, water safety principles, and teaching techniques.
- Exceptional patience, enthusiasm, and communication skills especially when working with young children.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently while following a structured curriculum.
- Physical Demands: Ability to remain in the water for extended periods (2 4 hours); ability to demonstrate swimming strokes; lifting or supporting children in the water; clear vocal projection in a loud acoustic environment.
- Environmental Conditions: Indoor pool environment with high humidity, warm water temperatures, and standard exposure to pool chemicals.
Final date to receive applications: Open and ongoing
Salary Information: $16.22/hour with the ability to advance and/or work in other community education programs.
Application Process: Apply online to job posting at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./employment
Questions:
Abbey Lang
Director of Community Education
Delano Public Schools #879
abbey.lang
, ext. 1101
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