Water Safety Instructor

Town of Erie • Erie, CO

9d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Water Safety Instructor teaches essential swimming skills, promotes water safety practices, and educates participants on responding to aquatic emergencies. The role provides a safe, effective, and supportive learning environment for people of different ages, abilities, and skill levels, using American Red Cross curriculum and adapting instruction to participants’ needs. The instructor also supports aquatic program operations, guest service, recordkeeping, and facility safety at the Erie Community Center.

This is a part-time, hourly position. Preferred availability is Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 4:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. The schedule may vary based on program needs and scheduled events. The 2026 hiring range is $20.23–$22.76 per hour, and the 2026 full range is $20.23–$25.29 per hour.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must have current Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification or equivalent; American Red Cross certification will be required within the first three months.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of related work experience or training is preferred.
• Availability during the listed Tuesday and Thursday morning or evening shifts, or Saturday morning shift, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and lead group or individualized aquatic instruction based on the American Red Cross curriculum.
• Adapt lesson plans and class activities to participants’ diverse needs and skill levels.
• Provide a safe, effective, and supportive learning environment.
• Keep current with trends and techniques in the instructor’s area of expertise.
• Evaluate class effectiveness and recommend new classes or techniques.
• Set up and take down required program equipment.
• Maintain program records and reports, including accurate class attendance records.
• Provide guest service and respond to participants’ information requests, comments, and complaints.
• Communicate with Community Center and Division staff and report concerns involving inventory, facility conditions, policies, or incidents to supervisory staff as needed.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings.
• Enforce rules and policies to help ensure the safety of guests and program participants.
• May participate in or develop marketing materials for events and programs.
• May serve as a subject-matter expert and train other staff in specific knowledge.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free membership to the Erie Community Center.
• Access to the Town's Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Colorado Sick Leave: one hour of accrued paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year.
• Childcare benefits, including a 10% discount at any KinderCare location in Colorado.
• Eligible part-time employees may participate in medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Eligible part-time employees may participate in supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital plans.
• Eligible part-time employees may participate in the Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub.
• Employer-sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed