Salary: $17.76 Hourly
Location : City of Melbourne, FL
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 01888
Division: Pools
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 8/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Under the close supervision of the Head Swim Instructor, Pool Manager or Recreation Superintendent performs varied routine duties in teaching swim lessons in accordance with City and Department policies. Work requires flexible hours (weekends, mornings, and evenings. May be required to perform lifeguard duties when necessary, only if swim instructor is also current in Red Cross lifeguard certification. Performs other work as required.
Examples of Duties
- Maintains class attendance reports and course records.
- Performs general housekeeping practices in the aquatic facility.
- Provides a safe and positive environment for class participants.
- Communicates regularly with participants and patrons as appropriate, regarding student progress.
- Prepares and delivers technical guidance, age appropriate, and skill focused lessons based upon participant's abilities.
- Completes incident/accident reports as necessary.
- May be required to perform duties as a lifeguard when necessary
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be at least 16 years of age at time of hire.
- Must be able to swim 100 yards (4 lengths of the pool) continuously.
- Must be able to swim 25 yards (1 length of the pool) front crawl (freestyle), back crawl (backstroke), breaststroke, elementary backstroke, side stroke and 15 yards butterfly.
- Must have working cell phone and email address for contact purposes.
Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:
- Must possess or be able to obtain Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification within 1 month of employment and maintain certification throughout employment.
- Must possess or be able to obtain Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR, AED certification within 1 month of employment and maintain certification throughout employment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of current swimming techniques, CPR, and First Aid.
- Ability to effectively interpret and implement Red Cross curriculum and guidelines for swim lessons.
- Ability to determine the appropriate skill level for participants.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the public.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Ability to understand and communicate with children.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to walk, stand, reach, kneel, and lift throughout the working day.
- Ability to see clearly.
- Ability to hear.
- Ability to work in hot, cold, humid, wet and loud environments.
This is a seasonal position with no benefits offered.
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
- Yes, I understand and agree
- No, I do not agree
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Are you at least 16 years of age?
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Please select all your current certifications:
- Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
- Red Cross Lifeguard
- First Aid
- CPR
- AED
Required Question