Aquatics Instructor

Perform routine public contact, safety work, and teaching swimming lessons, special event support in an indoor and outdoor pool and classroom environment. These tasks are illustrative only and may include other related duties.

Must meet all qualifications and requirements as listed in the Position Description: Aquatics Instructor

Teaches swimming lessons in the water to all ages according to a prescribed routine and curriculum.  Creates and implements lesson plans.

Monitors the use of the swimming pool, classrooms, locker rooms and other areas in the facility; enforces safety rules. Prevents accidents.

Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties such as but not limited to, setting up equipment, putting away equipment, minor maintenance and cleaning, and helping set up and support classes and events.

Responds to public inquiries about aquatics programs and special events, participating in guardian / teacher conferences, safety day, and final day celebration.  

Supports Head Instructor with program participant testing, participant swimming skills placement, and maintenance records and statistics for aquatics programs.

Assists with maintenance of the swimming pools and equipment.

Acts ethically and honestly; applies ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities and interactions. Builds confidence in the City through own actions. 

Conforms with all safety rules and performs work is a safe manner.

Adheres to City and Department policies.

Delivers excellent customer service to diverse audiences.

Maintains effective work relationships.

Arrives to work, meetings, and other work-related functions on time and maintains regular job attendance.

Education and Experience

Minimum one year experience working and/or volunteering with children or equivalent education preferred.

Previous water safety teaching experience is preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to teach swimming lessons and enforce safety and health regulations relating to an aquatics program.

Ability to communicate effectively orally to a variety of audiences, to give and understand oral instructions. 

Good customer service skills, and the ability to interact with groups of all ages. 

Ability to get along well with coworkers, the public, staff and volunteers and to maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to perform in emergency situations and in a challenging environment.

Special Requirements

Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and/or criminal history check.

Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid certification required within six months of hire.

Successful completion of in-house water safety instructor course and shadowing hours after appointment. 

Thorough knowledge of safe aquatic practices and ability to recognize potentially hazardous situations and/or practices.

Working knowledge of the equipment, facilities, operations and techniques used in an aquatics program.

Work schedules may be irregular and change frequently based on operating needs.  Frequent schedule changes that include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holiday shifts may be required.

Demonstrable commitment to sustainability.

Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing equity, diversity and inclusion.

The individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others in the workplace.

Qualified applicants must submit an online application located on the City of Corvallis website (click on "Apply" above). 

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed online application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted/considered.

Position is open until filled.  

*Please do not include personal or protected information in attached resumes or cover letters, this includes your birth date, age, dates of education, and graduation dates.*

Salary : $16 - $18