Job Details

Summary
This requisition expires on May 9, 2026, but may close earlier if the position is filled prior to the expiration date.
Responsible for assisting the instructors with teaching swimming and diving lessons while promoting pool and water safety.
Essential Functions and Other Important Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
DUTIES
* Assist with teaching swimming and diving lessons.
* Ensure safety of class participants; explain, clarify, and enforce pool rules, as appropriate.
* Assist in preparation of class lesson plans.
* Ensure swim equipment is in good condition and safe to use; notify leadership immediately if equipment is not in safe operating condition.
* Maintain simple recordkeeping including, but not limited to, attendance and participant records.
* Administer rescue and/or first aid to guests, as needed.
SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES
* None.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Requirements
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
* Ability to pass a water skills test.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
* Skill in problem solving; identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
* Skill in providing exceptional service to internal and external customers.
* Ability to motivate and provide appropriate guidance and behavior management.
* Ability to take charge and identify solutions quickly in emergency situations.
* Ability to work in a team to complete multiple work tasks while balancing competing priorities with attention to detail and in a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
* Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and confidentiality.
* Ability to communicate effectively, both in oral and written forms, for the needs of the audience.
* Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing work environment to facilitate/accomplish needed activities.
* Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
* Must pass a drug test, criminal history background check, and social security number verification.
* Must pass a physical examination.
* Must be at least fifteen (15) years of age.
* Must have or obtain Red Cross or American Heart Association Adult CPR, AED & First Aid Certification designated timeframe outlined for program (online training is not valid).
Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements
SAFETY
* Ensure equipment is in safe operating condition.
* Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing; operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
* Promptly report unsafe conditions in the work area and/or any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Safety Sensitive (Subject to random drug testing): Yes.
* Tools/Equipment Used: Standard pool equipment including kickboards, noodles, and other aquatic teaching aids.
* Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; frequent reaching, stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
* Motion: Frequent repetitive hand and leg motions.
* Lifting: Lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds.
* Environment: Works prolonged time in chlorinated water, inside and/or outside in 90-105 degree heat; exposure to inclement weather, noise, debris, odor, and chemicals; may incur emersions of up to two (2) hours in pool water; typical water temperature of 78-90 degrees; occasionally requires irregular and/or prolonged hours.
* Travel: Travels to City of Denton buildings and professional meetings as required.
* Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
* Must be able to work overtime or outside of normal business hours, as required.
* Must be available for position trainings during the designated timeframe outlined for program.
* Must be able to obtain Adult and Pediatric CPR, AED and First Aid certification by the designated timeframe outlined for program.
* Must be able to work the designated summer seasonal program schedule, dates will adjust annually, Monday - Saturday with shift times varying between 7:00 am and 9:00 pm.
* Must work the Citywide special event, date will adjust annually.
* Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
CORE VALUES
* Inclusive
* Collaborative
* Service-Oriented
* Strategically Focused
* Fiscally Responsible
EEO STATEMENT
The City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer. It is the City of Denton's policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regarding recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic, or activity.
ADA/EOE/ADEA
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.