Swim Instructor/WSI Instructor

Salary: $20.73 - $24.36 Hourly
Location : Golden, CO
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2026-00011
Department: Parks and Recreation
Division: Golden Community Center & Splash Aquatic Park
Opening Date: 01/16/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt

We are currently recruiting qualified applicants for the Swim Instructor/WSI Instructor position. Come and see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be!

Why work at the City of Golden? Being a Golden employee is more than just a job, it's a lifestyle. Golden is a vibrant outdoor community making it a great place to live, work and play. The City of Golden has over 500 employees serving the community in parks and recreation, public works, public safety, and administration. The City offers a wide array of benefits and perksdesigned to enhance the work and wellness experience our employees enjoy today and into the future.
To provide and ensure that the highest quality swimming lessons are provided for all levels of instruction to infants, youth, and adults.
JOB SUMMARY
Instruct both group and private infant through adult swimming lessons
Responsible for preparation for program activities; prepares lesson plans, organizes relative equipment, may be required to set-up and break-down materials used for instruction.
Provide a safe environment and ensure the safety of all class participants.
Provide leadership, maintain order and safety in teaching area for all participants.
Provide feedback to class participants and proper instruction in methods of swimming and safety skills.
Complete and distribute progress report cards to all students at the conclusion of each session.

Establish and maintain a good public relations image for all aquatic programs and activities.
Enforce all pool rules and regulations.
Address concerns and emergencies according to policy.
Report any problems, concerns, or emergencies that arise during class to authority on duty.
Attend staff meetings and in service training as required.
Responsible for finding a dependable and appropriate substitute, and provide lesson plans, when it is necessary to miss scheduled classes.
Keep all certifications current. Update to new material as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 16 years of age.
Previous teaching or lesson instruction experience preferred.
Knowledgeable of all American Red Cross learn-to-swim levels, basic water safety, and spinal injury management.
Ability to interact and instruct diverse populations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current Lifeguard Training Certification (Red Cross, Starguard or Ellis)or Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification required.

Current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid certification.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND 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.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Excellent customer service skills.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of U.S. currency and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense and to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must be self-motivated. Ability to work well with people of all ages and abilities. Ability to provide a positive, fun, and safe lesson experience to class participants.
MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED
Kick boards, dumbbells, flotation devices, whistle, and swimsuit.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance in and out of pool; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to hear distress calls above pool noise.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Indoor and outdoor pool environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
City of Golden is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Part-Time and Seasonal employees may be eligible for some benefits as they relate to the position and department in which they work.

Part-Time and Seasonal employees are also eligible to accrue 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked.

For more detailed information please refer to the section of our website.
01

Will you be a minimum of 16 years of age by date of hire?

• Yes
• No

02

The hiring rate for this position is $20.73 per hour. Are you comfortable with this rate of pay?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have previous teaching or lesson instruction experience?

• Yes
• No

04

If so, please describe your previous experience.
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Do you have current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification?

• Yes
• No

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