Swim Instructor

Salary: $18.13 - $20.81 Hourly

Location: Recreation Center, OR

Job Type: Part-Time Less than 20 Hours a Week

Department: Parks and Recreation

Opening Date: 09/23/2025

Are you passionate about water safety and helping others build confidence in the pool? Join our team as a Swim Instructor and make a splash in your community by leading dynamic aquatic programs for youth and adults.

As a Swim Instructor, you'll be the heart of our Learn to Swim program, guiding participants through fun, safe, and effective lessons. Your role will include:

• Planning and organizing swimming, water safety, and aquatic exercise classes
• Teaching skills using a facility-approved curriculum
• Evaluating swimming abilities and tracking progress
• Communicating with patrons and parents about goals, achievements, and areas for improvement
• Coordinating equipment and collaborating with staff to ensure smooth program delivery
• Maintaining accurate records and providing constructive feedback

We’re seeking someone who is enthusiastic, organized, and committed to creating a positive learning environment. You should be able to:

• Prepare engaging lesson plans aligned with city-approved programs
• Foster strong relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and clients
• Adapt to various skill levels and learning styles
• Maintain professionalism and a customer-focused attitude
• Have experience in water safety instruction or aquatic fitness
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to assess and motivate swimmers of all ages

This position may include other duties as assigned. Flexibility, teamwork, and a passion for aquatic education are key.

Apply today and help us build a safer, healthier, and more confident community, one swimmer at a time.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties as described. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and experience would be a high school diploma or equivalency, AND 1 year related experience, that may include taking courses through the facility swim lesson management program (Starfish Academy), attending workshops and certification programs, and in-house trainings.

Knowledge of supplies, materials, equipment, basic rules, and skills involved in a variety of aquatics programs. Knowledge of swimming techniques, water exercise techniques, and overseeing various aquatic and other recreational activities. Knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of the recreation profession, and the purpose, use, and benefit of various elements of specific programs. Basic water safety and swim instruction.

Skill in the use of swim instructional aids, personal computers, various related software programs, standard office equipment, and swimming pool equipment. Strong time management, analytical, organization, and prioritization skills. Customer service orientation and skills. Exceptional interpersonal skills, and strong oral and written communications skills with a variety of audiences. Strong reasoning, analysis, and problem-solving skills, combined with excellent judgment and professionalism.

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisors, city management, employees, Council members, other entities, and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals and groups. Ability to communicate material in a simple, understandable manner. Ability to assess the needs and communication style of different individuals, including children, adults, and those with special needs, and effectively communicate information to these varied individuals.

Ability to honor the confidentiality required of this position. Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.

• Valid Oregon Driver’s License at time of hire
• Knowledge of water safety at time of hire
• CPR/First Aid within 30…