Seasonal - Swim Instructor

Salary: $17.00 - $18.25 Hourly
Location : Round Rock, TX
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 201802051
Department: PARD - Athletics and Aquatics
Opening Date: 01/14/2026
Closing Date: 6/12/2026 11:59 PM Central

Description

Responsible for teaching swim lessons to participants in a class environment. Work is performed under immediate supervision with the exercise of judgment in accordance with established policies, procedures, and techniques.
This position is a seasonal summer position

*Preference is given to applicants available for the entire summer season. Work hours to include nights, weekends, and holidays as needed for program operation.

Key Dates:

• First Review of Applications: end of January
• Interviews begin starting early Feb
• Orientations begin mid April
• Training Dates: evenings and weekends May 6-21
• Aquatics Operations Dates: May 22- Sept 7

Examples of Duties

• Prepares lesson plans to conduct daily instruction.
• Assesses ability level of program participants; make recommendations on participant class placement.
• Instructs class participants on swim skills.
• Supervises class participants and swim lesson assistants.
• Exercises diligence and prudence in maintaining maximum safety for all participants as well as staff.
• Evaluates and record daily class attendance.
• Discusses participant progress with parent/guardian.
• Collects and distribute copies of swim lesson information form, certificates of completion, evaluation forms, attendance records and any other paper work needed.
• Completes necessary paperwork immediately after each session.
• Uses sound judgment in determining use of pool in case of bad weather or unsafe pool conditions.
• Performs other job-related tasks as required.

Experience and Training

• Must be 16 years or older.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, and butterfly.

Certificates and Licenses Required

• Must have a current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding or equivalent. Will consider other agencies' certifications on a case-by-case basis.
• Preferred - Current certification in American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or equivalent. Will consider other agency certifications on a case-by-case basis.

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01

Will you be at least 16 years old as of May 1st, 2025?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of work experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one (1) year.
• At least one (1) year, but less than two (2) years.
• At least two (2) years, but less than three (3) years.
• Three (3) years or more.

03

Do you hold a current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification?

• Yes
• I am certified but not through the American Red Cross.
• I am currently registered to take a certification course.
• No

04

If you do have certification(s), when do they expire? If you are registered for a certification course, when is the class?
05

This position is seasonal. Training starts in early May (evenings and weekends) and runs through Labor Day (Sept 7). The schedule will be part-time/full-time hours to include work during the week, weekends, and some Holidays. Will you be able to commit to this for the season?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you a returning team member to the Round Rock PARD Aquatics Team?

• Yes
• No

07

If you are a returning team member, what positions have you held previously? If none, answer "N/A"
08

How many seasons have you worked with us before?

• This will be my first season.
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• Five (5) or more seasons.

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