Aquatics Instructor (Part Time)

Aquatics Instructor (Part Time)

Salary

$19.25 - $23.05 Hourly

Location

Carlsbad, CA

Job Type

Part-Time Hourly

Job Number

011026

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

01/13/2026

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Position

Carlsbad - The Community:

The City of Carlsbad is ideally situated in north San Diego County where a great climate, beautiful beaches and lagoons, and abundant natural open space combine with world-class resorts, family attractions, well planned neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a charming village atmosphere to create the ideal California experience. Covering nearly 40 square miles, the City of Carlsbad is currently home to about 115,000 residents. The city sets the standard for high-quality local government services and is home to corporate headquarters in technology, life sciences and action sports, supported by a thriving tourism market and nearly 40 percent preserved open space. Thanks to an award-winning growth management plan, the citys infrastructure and services keep pace with development and promote an excellent quality of life.

You belong in Carlsbad:

The City of Carlsbad embraces and recognizes the vital relationship of an inclusive, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. An equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal.

The Department:

You will join a nationally accredited agency (one of only five agencies in the State of California) by the Commission for the Accreditation of Parks & Recreation Agencies (CAPRA); a team dedicated to upholding the departments mission to promote community health and wellness while building a diverse culture that embraces change and continuous improvement.

Position:

The Aquatics Instructor is a part-time year-round position. Under the supervision of the Aquatic Supervisor and/or Recreation Supervisor, the person in this position will organize, lead and teach specialized aquatic activities and do related work as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct American Red Cross swimming lessons ranging from Parent/Child Aquatics to Learn to Swim Level Six
• Promote participation, provide information on available programs and enforce required safety rules and regulations
• Rescue persons in distress and render first aid
• Assist in conducting special events and maintenance and operation of aquatic facilities

Qualifications

Possess current certificates in the following:

• Must possess a current certificate in American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
• Three months of experience as a swim instructor is preferred

Knowledge of:

• Principles and techniques of teaching swim lessons to all ages
• Knowledge of lifeguarding techniques, first aid, and other aquatic instruction
• Must possess a current certificate in American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

Ability to:

• Interact and be patient and professional with the public
• Ability to follow class guidelines and exercises, enforce required safety rules and regulations
• Serve as an ambassador to the Parks & Recreation Department, as well as the City of Carlsbad

Experience & Education

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop and reach
• Lift 25 lbs
• Exposure to outdoors; ability to travel to different sites and locations

If you do not have the required qualifications and experience, please consider attending the City of Carlsbads Water Safety Instructor Course! Upcoming classes, cost, and details at: www.carlsbadconnect.org.

For questions regarding certification, training, or qualifying experience, please contact the following Parks and Recreation Aquatics Staff:

• Nathan Baker: Nathan.Baker@carlsbadca.gov
• Timothy Kane: Timothy.Kane@carlsbadca.gov
• Nick Davidson: Nick.Davidson@carlsbadca.gov
• Part-time employee cannot exceed 980 total hours worked within one fiscal year.

Qualified applicants will be notified only if they are selected for the interview process.

We encourage you to fill out a Job Interest Card to be notified of new positions in your area of interest as soon as they post.

• APPLE Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program: EAP
• 40 hours of sick leave per fiscal year (July 1- June 30)
• Eligible to use after the first 90 days of work

Part time positions do not have benefits, and cannot exceed 980 hours in a fiscal year (July 1- June 30).

01

Initial in the box below that you acknowledge "see application" and "see resume" are not valid responses to the questions below.

02

Which of the following certificates do you possess?

• Title 22 First Aid
• CPR/AED
• Lifeguard Training
• EMT
• EMR
• United States Masters Swimming Coach Certificate
• Aquatics Exercise Instructor Certificate
• None of the Above

03

Do you have a Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certificate?

• Yes
• No

04

Any certificate(s) you claim to have from the previous question MUST be attached to your application. Failure to attach the required documentation will result in an incomplete application. Type your initials in the space below indicating your acknowledgment: (If none type N/A)

05

Do you have at least three months of experience as a Swim Instructor?

• Yes
• No

06

I have attached (at a minimum) the following current certificate to my application: - American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Carlsbad, City of (CA)