Job Description

About the City

Lafayette has an inescapable small-town feeling that provides a sense of belonging and connection. Whether it’s eclectic Old Town, distinctive neighborhoods, or unique arts and outdoors spaces, the City has a warmth and character all its own, offering a unique vibe and spirit. Lafayette has appeared on numerous national lists of top places to live and safely raise a family.

We are a full-service City, which means services are provided directly to our community such as Police, Fire, Public Works, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Library and Community Arts Center. These types of services offer employment opportunities for a wide array of interests. The City’s mission is to recruit, develop and retain a diverse, well-qualified and professional workforce that reflects the unique personality of the community we serve.

City Provided Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program (free counseling, travel assistance, legal aid, etc)
• Bilingual Pay
• Deferred Compensation and Roth Options
• Identity Theft Program
• Recreation Center Pass
• Wellness Punch Card (50 punches per year to use at golf course, waterpark, etc)

The schedule for this position is:

Tuesday and Thursday evenings 4:15pm-7:00pm

Saturday mornings 9:15am-12:00pm

Responsible for teaching swim lessons to participants of all ages and skill levels in accordance with the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) standards. Provides a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment while promoting water safety and skill development. Maintains professionalism and clear communication with participants and parents, ensuring lessons are structured, fun, and effective.

Swim Instructors must be at least 16 years old to apply. Applicants who are 15 years old may apply for the Swim Aide position.

WSI Certification is required for Swim Instructors and must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE: Thorough knowledge of departmental rules and regulations; considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, teaching methods and techniques that provide positive motivation; working knowledge of rules, strategies, and skills; general knowledge of the Cardiovascular system and human anatomy; organizational procedures.

SKILL: Public relations skills; demonstrated skill in the operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job; must be versatile in all developmental stages.

ABILITY: Plan, organize, instruct, and supervise the assigned program; control large groups of people; follow written and verbal instructions; remain current on the trends of the industry; communicate effectively to the participants when teaching skills; analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper courses of action to be taken; work with little or no supervision; analyze and correct facility safety hazards; write incident and accident reports; learn and adhere to the facility emergency procedures; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

TRAINING: Swim instruction or swim team experience preferred but not required, Certified American Red Cross Water Safety Training.

EXPERIENCE: Previous instructional experience preferred or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

• Develops and teaches class content appropriate to the course description and level; helps develop appropriate tools necessary to offer quality swim lessons; provides feedback to class participants and proper instruction in the use of support materials.
• Monitors participants and their ability to participate.
• Provides a safe environment for all participants; enforces all general building policies if applicable; completes any necessary reports and forms, i.e., Incident
• Reports, Session Reports, Attendance Records, Supply Requests, etc.
• Attends and participates in mandatory trainings and staff meetings.
• Responsible for preparation for program activities; prepares lesson plans, organizes relevant equipment, and sets up and breaks down materials used for instruction.
• Responsible for finding a dependable, appropriate substitute upon their absence

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must possess a current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification or ability to obtain with 90 days of employment (in-house certification available).
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Must hold a current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification to teach private swim lessons. Eligibility to teach private lessons is determined by the Aquatics Coordinator based on experience, professionalism, and program needs.

Please ensure your application is complete and submitted prior to 11:59 pm on November 30, 2026, to be considered. Incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process.