Aquatics Swim Lesson Staff (Seasonal)

Salary: $16.50 - $22.00 Hourly
Location : Lincoln, NE
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 202600055S
Department: Parks and Recreation Department
Division: Recreation
Opening Date: 01/26/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Job Posting Information

Looking for a rewarding summer job where you can make a real impact? Parks and Recreation is hiring seasonal Aquatics Swim Lesson Staff to help swimmers of all ages build confidence, skills, and safety in the water at Lincoln Public Pools! If you love the water and you're ready to inspire confidence, encourage learning, and help our community stay safe in 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 You'll Be Doing

• Supervising and running swim lesson classes
• Leading organized, engaging, and effective swim lessons
• Working collaboratively with other swim lesson instructors and pool staff
• Creating a safe, encouraging, and welcoming environment for participants

What We're Looking For

• Comfortable working in and around the water
• Ability to lead groups and communicate clearly
• Strong teamwork and customer service skills
• Reliable and able to follow a varying schedule

Compensation and Pay: Starting at $16.50 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: Lessons will be scheduled either in the morning (generally 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon) or in the evening (6:00-9:00 p.m.). Schedule will vary by pool location. Approximately 15-20 hours per week. Monday through Saturday.

Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 16 years of age or older prior to May 23, 2026.

Click 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.
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APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTTo 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.

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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

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Do you have experience teaching swimming lessons?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience supervising and/or organizing a swim lesson program?

• Yes
• No

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Will you be available for training in May?

• Yes
• No

Required Question