Swim Instructor

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number
2026489

Position Title
Swim Instructor

Position #
7771

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Classification Type
Temporary/Seasonal/Year-Round Part-time

Department
Parks & Recreation

Job Type
Part-Time/Temporary/Seasonal (Non-Benefitted)

Work Schedule

Approximately 15-40/week
Flexible days & times available
Monday-Friday between 8am-8pm
Sat & Sun hours vary
Approximately May to mid-July or mid-August

Hiring Pay Rate
$12.00/hour

Posting Opening Date
02/02/2026

Posting Closing Date

Job Summary

Provides quality swimming and water safety instruction to the public for the City of Bryan Parks & Recreation Department.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans and conducts swimming lessons and water safety presentations according to skill requirements as defined by the American Red Cross Learn to Swim and Water Safety Instructor Program.
• Establishes positive public relations with parents/guardians of program participants helping them recognize and understand swimming developments and achievements.
• Cautions program participants and other swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards.
• Acts immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of program participants and other swimmers in the event of an emergency.
• Performs first aid or CPR when needed.
• Observes, enforces, and educates on preventative water safety measures and the rules and regulations of the facility.
• Ensures the timely completion of records and other required documentation to the program coordinator.
• Assists with maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary facility.
• Maintains appropriate fitness level to perform all essential functions of the position.
• Continually practices safe work habits and alerts management about safety and other workplace concerns.
• Reports for duty at the times specified and ensures a high standard of personal presentation and appearance is maintained per policy.
• Attends mandatory training, orientations, and other staff meetings as scheduled.
• Adheres to the policies, rules, regulations, and procedures of the City of Bryan and the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.

Preferred:

• Previous experience teaching swimming lessons or participating in competitive swimming.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Practices and techniques of water safety.
• Practices and techniques of pool maintenance.

Ability to:

• Maintain fitness level (swimming, strength, and endurance) to successfully perform all position responsibilities, including the ability to pull significant weight through water.
• Remain watchful and alert at all times while on duty.
• React quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Observe and analyze situations quickly and objectively and, using good judgment, determine an effective and efficient course of action to be taken with due regard to the task, hazards, situation, and circumstance.
• Communicate effectively with patrons, supervisors, and other employees.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Comply with all City and departmental administrative directives, policies, and procedures.
• Work effectively as an individual and as a team member.
• Be constantly alert and aware of the hazards involved and apply safety practices and principles in reporting and preventing accidents.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work and communicate effectively with the public and other required entities.

Skills:

• Excellent swimming skills, plus skill in rescue techniques and procedures, first aid application, and resuscitation.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements

Preferred:

• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification or equivalent.

Physical Demands

Physical demands include but are not limited to: swimming, sitting, talking, hearing, seeing, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, crawling, climbing, balancing, using hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment, and lifting, carrying, and/or moving people and objects of varying weight. The type of work involves extreme care, concentration, fitness, and manual dexterity.

Must possess the ability to swim distances and dive to pool depths, as determined by testing/certification authorities, and to lift 150 pounds or heavier weights with assistance and/or the use of proper equipment.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an outdoor swimming pool environment. There is exposure to various depths of water, slippery surfaces, wet and humid conditions, extreme temperatures, heights (up to 35 feet), noise, pool and cleaning chemicals, body fluids while rendering first aid and CPR, dust, pollen, and other airborne particles.

Equipment

Work shall be performed with tools, appliances, and equipment approved by those agencies and bodies that have control, authority, or approval of the design working ranges or limitations of those items; the employee has the responsibility to conform to those ranges and limitations.

Equipment may include but is not limited to: whistle and swimming equipment.

Additional Notes/Instructions for Applicants

This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. City management has exclusive rights to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an 'at-will' relationship.

Quicklink for Posting
https://www.bryantxjobs.com/postings/4759