Swim Instructor (Part-time)

City of Eden Prairie • Eden Prairie, MN

23h • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Swim Instructor- (Part-time) Deadline to Apply: March 26, 2026 Expected Start Date: March 2026 (flexible) Details Part Time ongoing (Part-time/Temporary/Seasonal Status), non-exempt Starts at $16.00/hour, depending on qualifications Reports to Recreation Supervisor- Aquatics Located at Eden Prairie Community Center (16700 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie, MN). Hours will vary- will primarily be weekday evenings and weekend hours. Responsibilities The Swim Instructor supervises and promotes safety in Eden Prairie pools. The primary position responsibilities and areas of impact are: Instructs swimming lessons for participants ages 6 months through adults, in accordance with American Red Cross guidelines. Teaches private swim lessons and other water safety courses as needed/desired. Ensures safety of participants at all times during lessons. Enforces all beach/pool policies in a consistent, professional manner. Completes all necessary paperwork for documenting swim lessons. While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.

Requirements

• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification required or willing to obtain; must instruct swimming lessons in accordance with American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program.
• Certifications are required for this position, but you do not have to be certified to apply. Training available upon hire.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends.
• Requires the ability to swim all strokes successfully in accordance with American Red Cross guidelines, swim a minimum of 200 yards consecutively, and lift and move objects.
• Candidates invited to an interview will be asked to complete and successfully pass the City’s evaluation of a skills assessment prior to a conditional job offer.
• Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment.
• Pre-employment processes for this position includes professional reference checks, background check, work verification.

Responsibilities

• Instructs swimming lessons for participants ages 6 months through adults, in accordance with American Red Cross guidelines.
• Teaches private swim lessons and other water safety courses as needed/desired.
• Ensures safety of participants at all times during lessons.
• Enforces all beach/pool policies in a consistent, professional manner.
• Completes all necessary paperwork for documenting swim lessons.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed