Swim Instructor

Swim Instructor

Salary

$16.00 Hourly

Location

Spartanburg, SC

Job Type

Temporary Part-time

Job Number

032626

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

03/26/2026

Closing Date

6/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

The purpose of this position is to provide swimming instruction and communicate with the public for the City of Spartanburg and is responsible for enforcing safety policies and maintaining pool facilities.

Examples of Duties

• Teaches swimming lessons to all ages.
• Teaches swimming techniques, strokes, and water safety rules to students of different ages and abilities.
• Creates and adapts lesson plans according to students needs and goals.
• Assesses students progress and provides feedback.
• Monitors students safety and prevents accidents and injuries.
• Maintains a clean and organized pool environment.
• Maintains good public relations through aquatic services and facilities.
• Prevent accidents in the water and on the decks.
• Rescues and provides emergency care to accident victims.
• Provides enforcement of all rules and regulations as defined in Pool Operations.
• Scrutinizes interior of pool and exterior pool area for potential hazards and initiates removal of such hazards.
• Performs minor, job related, maintenance on pool equipment.
• Receives and handles complaints providing assistance, information, and solutions as needed.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate of competency.

Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently and up to 10 pounds of force constantly.

Required Certifications include:

• Red Cross Lifeguard Training, Water Safety Instructor Certification
• CPR Certification

Supplemental Information

Pay rate: $16 per hour

Employer City of Spartanburg

Address P.O. Drawer 1749

Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29304

Phone 864-596-2063

Website http://www.cityofspartanburg.org