Swim Instructor

Salary: $15.00 HourlyLocation : Lansing MI, MIJob Type: Temporary Employment Agreement (TEA)Job Number: 00485Department: PARKSDivision: Leisure ServicesOpening Date: 01/20/2026Closing Date: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job AdvertisementCity of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department is looking for a Swim Instructor. This position is responsible for providing a safe, enjoyable experience for the public by providing Starfish Swimming swim lessons and maintaining a clean presentation of both the Hunter Park Pool and Alfreda Schmidt Southside Community Center and Pool.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Attend all pre-season training sessions, both in person and online.Consistently and politely enforce city policies, rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the conduct of person using the swimming facility.Attend all staff trainings and meetings through the season, including two (2) hours of required in-service training per month.Begin and end all swim lessons on time.Report observed or potential physical hazards and unsafe conditions at the pool to the Pool Manger on duty.Contact Pool Manger or Aquatics Coordinator if assistance in maintaining discipline of participants is needed.Size any person in need of a life jacket correctly, record the check out, ensure there is collateral for the checkout of the life jacket, and educate patrons on lifejacket rules.Provide first aid to patrons and staff members as needed. Report everything, either on an accident/incident form, first aid log, or employee accident/incident form; be sure you know which form to use for every incident.Report first aid supply shortages to the pool manager or Aquatics Coordinator. Know all EAPs for the pool and building.Collect all supplies needed for classes and return all supplies to their proper storage place.Complete skill sheets/attendance for each student, each class.Regularly communicate with students and/or parents/guardians with progress in class. Complete end of the session certificates before the end of the sessionReport all school/level statuses at the beginning and end of the session.Report observed or potential physical hazards and unsafe conditions at the pool to the Pool Manager on duty.Other duties, as assigned.Minimum Requirements include:Must be at least 15 years old.Must be able to swim 25 yards of each: front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, butterfly (preferred), and breaststroke (preferred).Tread water for 1 minuteSit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time.Lift 150 pounds, with assistanceWork in extreme heat and extreme cold temperatures.Recognize and emergency and act upon it.Work a minimum of 20 hours per week (summer season only) including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.Required Certifications:Starfish Aquatics Institute Starfish Swim Instructor CertificationAmerican Red Cross Basic Life Support Certification (CPR/AED/First Aid)American Red Cross Bloodborne Pathogens CertificationMichigan Mandated Reporter TrainingThe City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer.The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources at (517) 483-4004. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.Application Special InstructionsSee links below for our Anti-Retaliation and Anti-Religious Discrimination and Religious Accommodation Policies:No benefits are available for TEA or Seasonal type employment01 Per Parks and Recreation guidelines, you must be 15 years of age for this position. Are you at least 15 years of age? Yes No 02 Do you possess the American Red Cross Basic Life Support Certification? Yes No 03 Do you possess The American Red Cross Bloodborne Pathogens Certification? Yes No 04 Do you possess the Starfish Aquatics Institute Starfish Swim Instructor Certification? Yes No 05 Have you received the Michigan Mandated Reporter Training? Yes No 06 How many years of experience do you possess? 0 - 1 year 2 - 3 years 4 years or more Required Question

Created: 2026-04-02