Swimming Instructor - Water Safety Instructor

Salary: $19.57 Hourly
Location : Louisville Recreation & Senior Center - 900 W. Via Appia, Louisville, CO 80027, CO
Job Type: Variable-Non-benefitted
Job Number: 2600028
Department: Parks, Recreation & Open Space
Division: Aquatics
Opening Date: 03/04/2026


Overview
Do you want to teach children and adults to swim? If so, this is the job for you!

Water Safety Instructor is a fun and meaningful job that's in high demand. If you're at least 16 years old, a proficient swimmer, and are an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) you can become part of the City of Louisville's aquatic's team!
We are looking for instructors who can teach Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.

Examples of Duties

• Develop and teach class content appropriate to the course description and level.
• Develop appropriate tools necessary to offer quality swim lessons.
• Provide feedback to class participants and proper instruction in the use of support materials.
• Monitors participants and their ability to participate.
• Provides a safe environment for all participants.
• Enforces all pool rules and regulations
• Completes any necessary reports and forms, i.e., accident reports, report cards at the end of each session.
• Attends scheduled meetings as required.
• Responsible for preparation for program activities; prepares lesson plans, organizes relative equipment; may be required to set-up and break-down materials used for instruction.
• Responsible for finding a dependable, appropriate substitute upon their absence.

General Qualifications

• Must possess a WSI (Water Safety Instructor) certification.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain.
• Must be minimum 16 years of age.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Good leadership and teamwork skills.
• Excellent communication skills in dealing with youth as well as the parents of participants and co-workers.
• Patience and a positive attitude.
• Ability to provide leadership to participants with a self-confident attitude.
• Ability to respond well to emergency situations.
• Ability to deal tactfully with the public in resolving conflicts and the ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees.

OTHER NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates will be required to complete and pass any or all of the following: a pre-placement physical, substance screen, and/or a background investigation prior to employment.

Additional Information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance in and out of pool; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear. Must have 20/20 vision or vision must be correctable with eyeglasses and/or contact lenses.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in an indoor or outdoor working pool environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The City of Louisville offers Equal Opportunity for employment and advancement to all qualified applicants and employees. It is the City's policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry or disability unless related to a bona fide occupation qualification. This policy applies to all aspects of employment and the provision of the municipal services. The Human Resources Manager has been designated as the compliance coordinator for persons with disability seeking employment and will provide reasonable accommodations for testing and employment to qualified applicants.
The City of Louisville provides these benefits:

PAID SICK LEAVE (PSL) Employees accrue 1 hour of PSL for every 30 hours worked.

• Mental or physical illness or injury
• Caring for a family member who is ill
• Grieve the death of a family member
• To care for a family member when their school or workplace closes (due to inclement weather, loss of power, etc.), or if you need to vacate your home (due to inclement weather, loss of power, etc.)
• To obtain a medical diagnosis or preventative care
• Family member who is a victim of domestic abuse, sex assault, harassment and the use of leave is to seek services from a victim services organization, obtain mental health or counseling, or seek relations due to the circumstances.

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Do you currently possess a valid American Red Cross WSI (Water Safety Instruction) certification?

• Yes
• No

02


If yes, please provide an expiration date or answer N/A.
03


Do you currently have a valid American Red Cross CPR/ First Aid certification?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you currently have a valid AED certification?

• Yes
• No

05


The scheduled working hours for this position may vary from week to week. Please describe any day and times you are UNABLE to work.
Required Question