Temp Seasonal - Aquatics Assistant Swim Coach

Salary: $17.50 Hourly
Location : City of Spokane, WA
Job Type: Temp- Seasonal
Job Number: 2025-00603
Department: Parks - Aquatics TEMP SEASONAL
Opening Date: 01/05/2026
Closing Date: 8/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

CLASS SUMMARY
FIND WORK THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE!
The City of Spokane's Aquatics Program
seeks friendly and motivated team members looking for a fun way to serve the community!
Assistant to the Head swim coach for the City of Spokane Aqua ducks swim team. Position runs from mid-June to mid-August including evening swim meets. Work schedules will vary between early mornings to midafternoon between Comstock, Shadle, and Witter Aquatics center. Duties include but are not limited to the supervision of all swim team participants, developing seasonal goals, workouts, hosting swim meets. This position will also assist with any maintenance and custodial duties along with keeping records and reports.
Part-time 10 - 20 hours per week

EXAMPLES OF JOB FUNCTIONS
The following Responsibilities and Requirements are functions the individual who holds or desires the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide supervision of all swim team participants.
• Develop seasonal goals.
• Conducts workouts.
• Host swim meets.
• Assist with any maintenance and custodial duties.
• Maintain records and reports.
• Additional duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 15 years of age at time of appointment.
• Must have competitive swimming experience.
• Possess a valid government issued ID and Social Security Card.
• Required to submit to background check.
• Current Lifeguard certification.
• Required to submit background check.

Desired skills include:

• Ability to work individually and as a team member.
• Interest and ability to work with children and have the ability to work with swimmers of all levels.
• Have excellent communication skills (ability to answer phones and speak with public) and decision-making skills.
• Thorough knowledge and application of facility rules and policies.

MUST possess current (through summer) certification in American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor; or the City of Spokane's Aquanautic Safety Instructor certifications.

NEED OR DESIRE WATER SAFETY TRAINING AND/OR CERTIFICATION COURSES?
Check out these courses!
Catalog - Spokane Parks & Recreation
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status.
Local 270 is the sole bargaining agent for temp seasonal employees.
Temp seasonal employees receive paid sick leave in accordance with state sick leave legislation.