Swim Lesson Instructor - Outdoor Summer

Swim Lesson Instructor

Join the City of Grapevine as a Swim Lesson Instructor and make a splash in the lives of our community members. If you're passionate about teaching, love the water, and want to create a safe and enjoyable swimming environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Essential Functions

Our Learn to Swim Program is the heart of our aquatic adventures, and we're looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join us on this exciting journey! As a Swim Lesson Instructor, you'll be at the forefront of our swim program, instructing lessons in accordance with Grapevine Swim Program lesson plans. Dive into a world of fun as you maintain class rosters, demonstrate skills, and ensure a safe, supportive environment for swimmers. If you're ready to turn water wings into confident strokes, this role is for you!

1. Instructs swimming lessons according to the Grapevine Swim Program lesson plans.
2. Maintains class rosters and checklists and take attendance on a daily basis.
3. Presents, demonstrates, and teaches material in one on one and small group situations.
4. Performs general housekeeping practices in the aquatic facility.
5. Performs administrative and aquatic services required at the facility, including scheduling and teaching swim lessons, supervising group activities, and helping with other aquatic programs.
6. Ensures the safety of class participants, supervises participant activities and Swim Lesson Aides.
7. Effectively interprets and implements the Grapevine Swim Curriculum and guidelines to match those of the department and exercise good judgment to ensure a safe environment for participants.
8. Attends all in-service training and continuing education as directed by the Department.
9. Works various shifts and provide support for other areas of the Parks and Recreation Department as needed.
10. Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.
11. Regular and timely attendance are required for this position.
12. Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers, and others in the course of daily work.

Required Skills

• Minimum age 15.
• Must be able to successfully demonstrate all skills for the level being taught.
• Must be able communicate effectively with parents and youth.
• Swimming instruction experience preferred.
• Related pool operations or program experience preferred.
• Current Water Safety Instructor from American Red Cross or equivalent certification as recognized and approved by the Aquatic Supervisor, such as, but not limited to BSA, YMCA, JES (Jeff Ellis Swimming), Emler Swim Schools, or Starfish Aquatic Institute required prior to teaching any lessons
• All certification trainings are offered through the City of Grapevine
• Recertification can be obtained after being hired but prior to teaching any classes
• Certifications must be maintained during employment
• Must pass a Federal/National criminal background check.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Why Come Work With The City of Grapevine?

• Work where others vacation poolside paradise awaits!
• Make friends on the job
• Dive into a cool summer job with a chance to shine
• Membership to The REC
• Library card - even if you're not a Grapevine resident