Swim Instructor - Seasonal

Swim Instructor - Seasonal

Salary

$15.61 Hourly

Location

City Hall, 18 North Jackson Street, Janesville, WI

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

2026.51.917.03

Department

Neighborhood & Community Services

Division

Recreation

Opening Date

01/16/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Benefits Earning Potential

$0.00

• Description
• Benefits

Objective & Relationships

CITY OF JANESVILLE DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

The residents of Janesville choose this community, not just as a place to live, but as a place to realize life's opportunities. We strive to sustain a community culture where differences are recognized, understood, and appreciated. As such, the City of Janesville recognizes the importance of developing an environment where diversity is not merely accepted but embraced and celebrated. As public servants, we believe everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. To this end, we will diligently recruit and retain the most talented employees in an environment that fosters maximizing one's potential. Therefore, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to consider employment with the City of Janesville and serve the residents of "Wisconsin's Park Place".

OBJECTIVE:

Under the general supervision of the Head Guard/Aquatics Supervisor and guidance from the Recreation Programmer, the Swim Lesson Instructor leads the instruction of various levels within the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program 2-4 days per week (day and/or evening).

RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to: Head Lifeguard/Aquatics Supervisor and/or Aquatics Supervisor; Recreation Programmer

Works with seasonal employees on a regular basis and communicates with other division employees, professional staff, pool patrons, swimmers, parents, and the public.

Supervises: None

Swim lessons are in the mornings and/or evenings during the week outdoors at Rockport Pool. Morning lessons are Monday-Thursday and Evening Lessons are Tuesday and Thursday. Additional swim lesson hours at Palmer Pool are forthcoming.

Without WSI Certification $15.61

WSI Certification $17.69

Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by the incumbent. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Understands and teach proper swim instruction for levels Parent/Tot through Level 6 of the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim curriculum.
• Prepares Block and Lesson plans according to American Red Cross curriculum.
• Evaluates participant progress and determine whether participants have met the established requirements for each swim lesson level.
• Safely executes lesson plans using the appropriate pool equipment or materials for the level being taught.
• Scans and surveys the pool for potential safety concerns. In addition, continuously evaluate the safety of your class and act as appropriate.
• Communicates with parents/guardians about their child's progress and/or need to switch levels.
• Provides written documentation to participant's parent or guardian regarding skills met or not met and/or swim lesson achievement met if applicable.
• Follows all safety regulations, policies, and procedures; reports all unsafe conditions and acts to supervisor; reports all accidents to the supervisor immediately whenever possible; follows recognized safe work practices.
• Performs other special projects and other job duties as assigned or required during regular and non-business hours.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Takes and records daily class attendance.
• Provides polite customer service to all class participants.
• Enforces aquatics facility policies, rules, and regulations.
• Attends mandatory staff and facility trainings.

Minimum Position Requirements/Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND PRIOR EXPERIENCE

The requirements listed below are necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

• Must be 16 years of age or older. (15 if an Assistant Instructor)
• Prior experience teaching lessons and Lifeguard and WSI certification preferred.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required or be willing to obtain.

COMPETENCIES

For successful performance in this position, the incumbent must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors.

Knowledge:

• The fundamentals of swimming skills, including the front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, and butterfly.

Skills:

• Organizational and time management skills to prioritize duties and accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbally and in writing, paired with a strong customer service background, and effective interpersonal skills.
• Collaboration skills to effectively work with others to achieve common goals through communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
• Teach the fundamentals of swimming skills according to American Red Cross lesson plans.

Abilities:

• Follow city/department/division policies, work independently, and make sound decisions.
• Communicate effectively, both in verbal and written form and to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work mornings and evenings per lesson plan schedule.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to compose routine correspondence and routine reports in a clear, concise, logical, and effective manner, utilizing proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and tone.

Behaviors:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City appointed and elected officials, Department, Division, and Office heads, City employees, consultants, developers, architects, engineers, realtors, surveyors, community interest groups, other governmental agencies, and the general public.
• Exhibit exceptional professionalism, tact, and decorum in all areas of work duties.
• Strong ethics base built upon integrity, honesty, initiative, and respect; maintain strict confidentiality.
• Interact positively with a diverse group of individuals, and work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
• Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Conduct all business and working relationships in an accurate, fair, equitable and highly ethical manner.
• Work with the public in a fair and consistent manner, maintaining objectivity and excluding personal bias while performing job duties.
• Reliable, timely, and proactive in the completion of duties, meeting deadlines and responding to inquiries.
• Work with others in a positive and supportive manner to solve problems, generate ideas, and accomplish division and City goals.

Supplemental Information

EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS AND MACHINES:

Equipment used includes various teaching tools including, but not limited to pool noodles, kickboards, and other toys.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL FACTORS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have the physical ability to lead and instruct program lessons.

• Work will take place in an outdoor environment and varying types of weather, including possibility of high heat and humidity, and cold air and chilly water.

• Working conditions involve occasional exposure to dirt, dust, and moisture.

• Perform basic instruction to program activities, which may include, but not limited to: Semi-reaching to full-reach overhead, crouching, kneeling, bending, twisting, turning, and lying on stomach and/or back.

• Must be able to sit or stand and move for long periods of time.

• See and observe all sections of an assigned area of responsibility, with or without reasonable accommodation.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position, or is responsive to the needs of the City of Janesville.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Janesville, Wisconsin is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to

No benefits available for seasonal positions.

Employer City of Janesville Wisconsin

Address 18 North Jackson Street

P O Box 5005

Janesville, Wisconsin, 53547-5005

Phone 608.755.3080

Website http://www.janesvillewi.gov