Aquatics Youth Swim/Dive League Coach (Seasonal)

Aquatics Youth Swim/Dive League Coach (Seasonal) Salary $16.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Location: Lincoln, NE Job Type: Seasonal Job Number: 202600058S Department: Parks and Recreation Department Division: Recreation Opening Date: January 26, 2026 Closing Date: Continuous

Description: Benefits: Questions

Do you have a passion for swimming or diving and love working with kids? Ready to share your skills, enthusiasm, and leadership with young athletes? Parks and Recreation is looking for seasonal Aquatics Youth Swim/Dive League Coaches to help lead, inspire, and develop swimmers and divers ages 6-18 at Lincoln Public Pools. If you're ready to lead, build confidence, and help young athletes succeed in and out of the water, apply today!

Season starts May 25 and ends August 9. Applicants may indicate the swimming pool of their choice:

• Arnold Heights: 4000 N.W. 46th Street • Ballard: 3901 N. 66th Street • Belmont: 12th & Manatt Streets • Eden: 4400 Antelope Creek Road • Highlands: 5511 N.W. 12th Street • Irvingdale: 1900 Van Dorn Street • Star City Shores: 4375 S. 33rd Court • University Place: 2000 N. 48th Street • Woods: 33rd & J Streets

What Youll Be Doing:

• Coaching and instructing youth swimmers/divers ages 6 - 18 • Supervising participants during practices and competitors • Planning and leading practices focused on skill development and teamwork • Supporting athletes during swim and dive meets

What Were Looking For:

Ability to supervise, coach, and instruct youth ages 6 - 18 years old Ability to work Monday through Friday for individual pools scheduled practice time, weekly evening coaches meetings, and Saturday morning swim and Thursday evening dive meets Reliable and able to follow a varying schedule

Compensation and Pay: Starting at $16.00 per hour. Pay is issued by direct deposit only. Candidates must have a valid bank account registered in their name in order to receive wages.

*This is an unclassified (seasonal) position and not eligible for benefits.

Schedule: Approximately 10-20 hours per week; more if hired as a lifeguard.

Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 16 years of age or older prior to May 23, 2026. Must have high school or college swimming and/or diving experience.

Click HERE to learn more about Lincoln Public Pools!

The Parks and Recreation department is FUNdamental to Lincoln. Our team manages 168 parks, 185.9 miles of trails, 97 playgrounds, over 83,000 street trees, nine public pools, six recreation centers, five golf (and disc golf) courses, five dog runs, a nature center, and beautiful public gardens. Our programs include recreation summer day camps, before and after school programs, clubs and classes for individuals with special needs, adult and youth team sports, nature-based classes and events, swimming lessons, wellness and fitness classes for all ages, and a variety of free events and classes for all ages.

Temporary, on call, and seasonal positions with the City are not eligible for benefits.

01 Application Completion Acknowledgement

To successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission.

1. This application is hand scored.
2. ALL questions must be fully answered to receive full credit.
3. "See Resume", or answers such as "See ___" are not acceptable responses and will not receive full credit.
4. Copied/Pasted answers will not receive full credit.
5. ALL employers and education referred to in answers must be listed in the Work History and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive full credit.
6. I understand I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.
7. I Acknowledge that I have read and understand each of the above statements.

02 I understand that this is an unclassified position and not eligible for benefits. Yes No

03 Will you be 16 years old or older by May 23, 2026? Yes No

04 Indicate the swimming pool you want to be considered for? (Check all that apply)

• Arnold Heights: 4000 N.W. 46th Street • Ballard: 3901 N. 66th Street • Belmont: 12th & Manatt Streets • Eden: 4400 Antelope Creek Road • Highlands: 5511 N.W. 12th Street • Irvingdale: 1900 Van Dorn Street • Star City Shores: 4375 S. 33rd Court • University Place: 2000 N. 48th Street • Woods: 33rd & J Streets

05 Do you have high school or college swimming experience? Yes No

06 Do you have high school or college diving experience? Yes No

Required Question: Employer: City of Lincoln/Lancaster County Address: 555 South 10th Street, Room 302 Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508 Phone: (402) 441-7597 Website: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lincolnne/default.cfm