What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Safety Instructor - Part-time position at Lindon City?
Water Safety Instructor
1st Review & Interviews beginning April 2026 - Start Date May 1st, 2026
Position Title: Water Safety Instructor
Position Status: Seasonal (Part-Time)
Starting Pay Rate: $14.90/hour (Seasonal Range 3, $14.90-$18.40)
Department: Parks & Recreation
Facility: Lindon Aquatics Center
Opening Date: February 6, 2026
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
General Duties:
Under the close supervision of the Management Staff, the Water Safety Instructor will perform professional duties ensuring the safety of the participants both in and around the pools, plan and organize swim lessons, and provide quality swimming and water safety instruction. Additionally, employees will be required to assist staff and perform other related work duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions:
Instructs swim lesson participants in compliance with the American Red Cross Swim Lesson Program
Assist and instruct additional programs and day camps as needed
Encourages safe swimming for all participants
Organizes and prepares lessons
Additionally, employees will be required to assist staff and perform other related work duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
Must be a minimum of 16 years old to apply, hold a current American Red Cross Water Safety Instruction Certification and First-Aid/CPR/AED Certification, or be able to obtain re-certification within a month of hiring. The facility will certify in First-Aid/CPR/AED if applicant does not currently hold certification.
Experience:
Must have communication skills to communicate effectively and efficiently with the guests, other staff, management, etc. Must maintain the ability to complete the swimming test of the WSI certification.
Preferred Experience:
At least one year of instruction. Optional certifications and experience include Lifeguarding Certification.
Screening:
Based on meeting the minimum requirements and job-related experience, skills, knowledge, and education. Criminal background checks and drug check conducted on all city positions. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal.
Pay Range: $14.90/hour (Seasonal Range 3, $14.90-$18.40) DOE
Lindon City Corporation in an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lindon City will not base its hiring
decisions on non-meritorious factors such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion. Lindon
City will not refuse to hire an individual who is disabled who is capable of performing the
essential requirements of the position with reasonable accommodations when they do not
create undue hardship.
Hiring is conditioned upon submission to and successfully passing a drug screen and
background check.
Salary : $15 - $18