Swim Instructor

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Swim Instructor -Parks and Recreation Community Center

Part-Time-No Benefits

$15.55-18.05 per hour

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Deadline for FIRST LOOK: October 20, 2026

Lincoln City has an employment opportunity with the Parks and Recreation Community Center as a part-time Swim Instructor. This position ensures the safety of patrons of an aquatic facility by preventing and responding to emergencies. Provides for health, safety and welfare of all pool patrons at all times. Teaches swimming lessons and or Aquatic Fitness classes and supports patrons at the rock-climbing wall as scheduled. May have other duties that do not require lifeguard certification as assigned.

TO APPLY:

• Complete the City's online application at www.lincolncity.org

All required items must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on October 20,2026 to be included in the first application review process.

Questions about recruitment should be directed to:

Niña Graham, Human Resources Supervisor

[email protected]

541-557-1139

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 15 years of age Must be a strong swimmer. Must be willing to work flexible hours and hours outside the normal workday and be available to work as scheduled based upon the needs of the department. Must have the ability to learn about the Community Center equipment. Must have the ability to learn internal rock-climbing techniques and equipment and be able to supervise patrons who participate in the activity. Demonstrated professionalism, communication and customer service skills required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES: CPR for the Professional Rescuer card and the ability to maintain one throughout employment. Complete internal Swim Lesson Instructor training. Blood Borne Pathogen training required within six months of employment.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS: Previous experience in an Aquatic or Recreation environment. Experience providing customer service. Experience with indoor rock climbing, fitness equipment, pool equipment and other program equipment. Experience with services and programs offered by the Community Center. Bilingual (English/Spanish).

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Ensures the safety of patrons of an aquatic facility by preventing and responding to emergencies. Provides for health, safety and welfare of all pool patrons at all times. Teaches swimming lessons and supervise the rock-climbing wall as scheduled.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Teaches swimming classes and other classes that do not require lifeguard certification as assigned.

Monitors patrons in the pool area and enforce all rules and policies of Community Center to ensure pool rules are being followed, and patrons are engaging in safe pool activity.

Act immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of patrons in the event of an emergency. Assists with emergency care and treatment within the scope of training as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.

Always presents a professional appearance and attitude, represents the Community Center in a positive manner and maintains a high standard of customer service with community members and visitors of all ages. Examples of this include greeting the public in a warm manner and promptly and properly handling or referring to all questions/requests.

Regularly check the dressing and shower areas, and the lobby and gym areas to ensure safety and cleanliness.

Supervises participants engaging in rock climbing activities on the indoor rock-climbing wall. This includes assisting customers with harnesses, belts and the belay system as well as monitoring and directing climbers to ensure safety and answering any questions.

Performs janitorial duties for pool area and locker rooms and Community Center weight rooms, cardio room, gymnasium and storage areas as directed by the Aquatic Supervisor or Aquatic Lead.

Assists lifeguards with Open/closing the pools and setting up for daily events.

Notifies appropriate individuals of needed repairs or safety concerns.

Completes records and reports as required.

Develops and maintains positive and productive relationships with colleagues.

Follows all safety rules and procedures for work areas.

Other related duties as assigned.

AUXILIARY JOB FUNCTIONS: Provides assistance to other staff as workload and staffing levels dictate. Maintains proficiency by attending training and meetings, reading materials and meeting with others in areas of responsibility. Maintains pool, lifeguard room, and other work areas in a clean and orderly manner.

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 15 years of age Must be a strong swimmer. Must be willing to work flexible hours and hours outside the normal workday and be available to work as scheduled based upon the needs of the department. Must have the ability to learn about the Community Center equipment. Must have the ability to learn internal rock-climbing techniques and equipment and be able to supervise patrons who participate in the activity. Demonstrated professionalism, communication and customer service skills required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES: CPR for the Professional Rescuer card and the ability to maintain one throughout employment. Complete internal Swim Lesson Instructor training. Blood Borne Pathogen training required within six months of employment.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS: Previous experience in an Aquatic or Recreation environment. Experience providing customer service. Experience with indoor rock climbing, fitness equipment, pool equipment and other program equipment. Experience with services and programs offered by the Community Center. Bilingual (English/Spanish).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, move, swim, communicate, reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls. The position requires mobility. Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 15 pounds on a regular basis, may infrequently require moving materials weighing up to 40 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while performing job duties. Must wear uniform and proper footwear while on duty.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Working conditions will vary, depending on assigned programs and will involve considerable exposure to humidity, water, and an environment where chemicals may be present.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervision is not a typical function assigned to this position.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of Aquatic Lead.