Temp Seasonal - Aquatics Swim Instructor Salary
$17.50 Hourly Location: City of Spokane, WA Job Type: Temp- Seasonal Job Number: 2025-00607 Department: Parks - Aquatics
TEMP SEASONAL Opening Date: 01/05/2026 Closing Date: 8/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description Benefits Questions
CLASS SUMMARY FIND WORK THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE! The City of Spokanes Aquatics Program seeks friendly and motivated team members looking for a fun way to serve the community!
Responsibilities • Provide quality swimming instruction at various skill levels following and adhering to the City of Spokane ASI program; • Provide proper supervision. • ASI are responsible for assisting with routine pool maintenance and custodial duties and other tasks as assigned by supervisors. • Work schedules will vary. • Reports to Facility Managers; Aquatic Supervisory Staff.
Part-time up to 40 hours per week. Season typically runs June through August.
EXAMPLES OF JOB FUNCTIONS The following Responsibilities and Requirements are functions the individual who holds or desires the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide swimming instruction at various skill levels following and adhering to the City of Spokane ASI program. • Provide proper supervision. • Communicate with parents or guardians of class participants. • Assist with routine pool maintenance and custodial duties. • Additional tasks as assigned by supervisors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must be at least 15 years of age at time of appointment. Possess a valid government issued ID and Social Security Card. Required to submit to background check. Desired skills include: • Have excellent communication skills [ability to answer phones and speak with public] and decision-making skills. • Thorough knowledge and application of teaching styles in coordination with ARC Standards. • An understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies and procedures. • MUST receive a certification in Swim Instructing before the start of the season, you do not need to be certified to apply.
NEED OR DESIRE WATER SAFETY TRAINING AND/OR CERTIFICATION COURSES? Check out these courses! Catalog - Spokane Parks & Recreation (rec1.com)
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status.
Local 270 is the sole bargaining agent for temp seasonal employees. Temp seasonal employees receive paid sick leave in accordance with state sick leave legislation.
Are you currently certified in WSI or ASI or have you signed up for a class? If not, we can discuss class options during the interview. Yes No
02 What Aquatic Centers do you prefer to work at? A.M. Cannon Comstock Hillyard Liberty Shadle Witter
03 What is the date range you can work from over the summer? Please include start and end date.
04 How many hours are you capable of working every week? Up to 10 10-20 20-30 30-40
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Employer City of Spokane Address 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. City Hall, 4th Floor Spokane, Washington, 99201 Phone 509.625.6160 Website http://my.spokanecity.org