Aquatics Instructor and Head Aquatics Instructor

Perform routine public contact, safety work, and teaching swimming lessons, special event support in an indoor and outdoor pool and classroom environment. These tasks are illustrative only and may include other related duties.

Casual, non-represented, part-time position Approximately 8-20 hours per week Varied hours, may include evenings, weekends, holidays Must meet all qualifications and requirements as listed in the position description.

Aquatics Instructor $ 15.75 - $18.22
Head Instructor $16.71 - $19.33

At Parks and Recreation, our mission is to preserve and create a community heritage by providing places and programs designed to enhance the quality of life. Osborn Aquatic Center is equipped with four pools, including an Olympic size 50-meter pool, diving boards, waterslide, basketball hoop, and rope swing.

Teaches swimming lessons in the water to all ages according to a prescribed routine and curriculum. Creates and implements lesson plans.

Monitors the use of the swimming pool, classrooms, locker rooms and other areas in the facility; enforces safety rules. Prevents accidents.

Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties such as but not limited to, setting up equipment, putting away equipment, minor maintenance and cleaning, and helping set up and support classes and events.

Responds to public inquires about aquatics programs and special events. Participating in parent / teacher conferences, safety day, and final day celebration.

Supports Head Instructor with program participant testing, participant swimming skills placement, and maintenance records and statistics for aquatics programs.

Assists in implementing and supporting various aquatics competitions and facility rentals.

Assists with maintenance of the swimming pools and equipment.

Acts ethically and honestly; applies ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities and interactions. Builds confidence in the City through own actions.

Conforms with all safety rules and performs work is a safe manner.

Adheres to City and Department policies.

Delivers excellent customer service to diverse audiences.

Maintains effective work relationships.

Arrives to work, meetings, and other work-related functions on time and maintains regular job attendance.

Education and Experience
Minimum one year experience working and/or volunteering with children or equivalent education preferred.

Water Safety Instructor and/or Junior Water Safety Instructor education preferred.

Previous water safety teaching experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to teach swimming lessons and enforce safety and health regulations relating to an aquatics program.

Ability to communicate effectively orally to a variety of audiences, to give and understand oral instructions.

Good customer service skills, and the ability to interact with groups of all ages.

Ability to get along well with coworkers, the public, staff and volunteers and to maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to perform in emergency situations and in a challenging environment.

Special Requirements

Qualified applicants must submit an online application located on the City of Corvallis website (click on "Apply" above).

Position is open until filled

Applicants are encouraged to include a cover letter and resume with the online application; however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed online application. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted/considered.