Swim Instructor (Water Safety Instructor)

Salary: $15,808.00 Annually
Location : Pflugerville, TX
Job Type: Seasonal
Department: Pools (Parks & Recreation)
Opening Date: 01/29/2026
Closing Date: 4/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
It's a great time to be in Pflugerville!

The person we seek will believe in and exhibit the City's P.F.I.R.S.T. core values: Positive, Forward-thinking, Integrity, Resilience, Service, and Teamwork.

All City of Pflugerville employees, both full-time and part-time, are able to take advantage of a generous 457 deferred compensation plan and a 100% paid employee assistance program that offers financial, legal, mental, and career coaching and much more!

Most City job postings remain open for 30 days, though some may be extended. Hiring managers typically begin contacting applicants within 1 - 30 days, but in some cases, contact may occur up to 60 days after posting.

If selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by the hiring manager. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will usually receive a notification within 30 - 60 days.

If you have not heard back after that timeframe or have questions about your application, please contact People & Culture.
Job Summary

As a Swim Instructor for the City, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the daily pool operations to ensure the safety of all patrons and staff.
Essential Job Functions and Other Important Duties

• Prepare swim lesson plans and adapt teaching approaches to the age, experience, and ability of the participants.
• Adequately cover all skills required for a given level.
• Ensure the safety of facility patrons.
• Regularly and respectfully interact with parents and/or participants to provide feedback.
• Other duties as assigned by supervision/management.

Job Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old by the time swim instruction begins and be able to attend Water Safety Instructor Training.
• Must possess a current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification or be able to complete certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed & Environmental Factors and Other Physical Requirements
Visual and auditory sensory perception.

Excellent swimming skills to include rescue techniques.

During rescue operations or training will be required to lift, carry, pull and/or push a person, with assistance if needed.

Daytime, evening and weekend shifts possible. Holiday shifts also possible.

Exposure to large crowds, noises and extreme temperature variations possible.

Frequent sitting or standing.

Constant alert and careful viewing of the pool.

Occasional strenuous physical activity, including carrying, pulling, pushing, dragging, and holding up to 30 lbs. of furniture/equipment.

During rescue operations or training will be required to lift, carry, pull and/or push a person, with assistance if needed.
If you are someone interested in making a difference in the community and wish to be a part of the Pflugerville team, go to pflugervilletx.gov under Employment Opportunities and apply today!

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