Recreation Activities Instructor - Aquatics

Recreation Activities Instructor - Aquatics

Salary

$16.25 - $43.56 Hourly

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Intermittent Temporary

Job Number

13673

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

Aquatics

Opening Date

04/08/2026

Closing Date

4/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

The City of Norfolk Department of Parks and Recreation is hiring for an Aquatics Recreation Activities Instructor to assist with the management of daily operations of aquatics facilities by performing a variety of administrative tasks related to aquatics and safety certifications, training, audits, and inspections. This position assists with the development of policies and procedures while participating and conducting mandatory trainings.

Norfolks department of Parks and Recreation is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolks residents.

Department Hourly Range: $16.00 - $20.00

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Instructs classes and assists with the management of aquatic programs by performing a variety of administrative tasks related to aquatic programs, registration and facility reception duties.
• Administers various programs and tools utilized for certifications, training, and instruction.
• Collects, verifies, and maintains records and information.
• Assists with the development and implementation of aquatic programs.
• Reads and prepares written reports, correspondence, memos, technical manuals, periodicals and related information.
• Completes all required paperwork
• Participate in aquatic staff mandatory physical trainings and maintains all required skills to successfully complete required job-related certifications.
• Maintains all required job-related certifications.

Education/Experience

Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.

Six months experience.

Preferred candidates will possess:

• A valid driver's license
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certificate (within first six months of employment if not currently certified)

Possess one or more of the following certifications:

• Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certificate
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certificate
• Current Water Fitness Instructor Certification

Additional Information & Requirements

Work Location: Various Aquatic Centers and beaches within the City of Norfolk

Work Hours: Sunday through Saturday. Hours vary, flexible schedule required. This is a part-time position not to exceed 30 hours working 4-to-6-hour shifts.

• Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

• Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

• Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

• Retirement

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

• The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant's school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

NOTE:

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

01

The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

• I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

02

Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College (6 months or more)
• Vocational/Technical Degree
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

03

Do you possess a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training or YMCA Lifeguard Training Certificate?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a current CPR/First Aid Certificate?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you ever worked as a swimming instructor?

• Yes
• No

06

What aquatics certifications do you possess? (Select all that apply)

• Lifeguard Certification
• Lifeguard Instructor
• Certified Pool Operator
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Management Certification
• Water Safety Instructor
• Aquatic Exercise Association Certification
• Aquatic Personal Training
• Swim Instructor Certification
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Water Fitness Instructor
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Trainer
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer

07

Have you ever worked as an Aquatics Instructor?

• Yes
• No

08

How many years of experience do you possess as an Aquatics Instructor?

• Less than one year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• More than 4 years

09

Have you ever worked as a swimming instructor?

• Yes
• No

10

Have you ever worked as a lifeguard instructor?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

12

Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

• Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
• Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
• No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

13

Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

• I am not a Veteran
• I am a Veteran
• I am a Disabled Veteran

Required Question

Employer City of Norfolk