26-007 Swim Instructor, Part-Time
Company: City of Dover
Location: Dover
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description The Recreation Department is
seeking an individual to perform professional work in the safety
and use of swimming pool(s), involving teaching all levels of
swimming skills to individuals ranging from infants to senior
citizens, assists in coordinating various aquatics programs and
facility maintenance as needed, greets general public, answers
questions and collects fees and registrations. Part-time, hours
vary. $17.02 per hour. Position is open until filled. DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES (Except as specifically noted, the following
functions are considered essential to this position. The listed
examples may not include all duties found in this class):
1.Patrolling of the pool. Maintain and enforce safety rules and
regulations. Organize and conduct safety and rescue drills. 2.Teach
all levels of swimming skills to individuals ranging from infants
to senior citizens. 3.Attend to many items simultaneously, and/or
in sequence. 4.Greet public using the aquatic facilities.
5.Participate in the patrolling of the pool. 6.Receive user’s fees
and handle cash drawer. 7.Collect fees for memberships, lockers,
and facility use. 8.Maintain and enforce safety rules and
regulations. 9.Respond to public inquiries about aquatics programs
made by telephone, correspondence, or in person. 10.Perform a
variety of miscellaneous duties such as answering phone, running
errands, picking up supplies needed for activities, selling
tickets, collecting fees, and help set up for special events.
11.Supervise classes and activities for persons engaged in aquatics
programs and co-sponsored programs. 12.Assist and attend various
aquatics competitions throughout the year as needed. 13.Assist in
regular and special aquatics programs, and register participants.
14.Assist in the maintenance of the swimming pool to include
monitoring and maintaining pool filtration system. 15.Monitor pool
water chemistry through testing of water samples. Adjust chemistry
as needed to maintain standards. 16.Establishes and maintains
effective working relationships with employees, other departments
and agencies, and the general public. 17.Maintains familiarity with
and executes safe work procedures associated with assigned work.
18.Perform related work as required KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of First Aid and water rescue operations.
Ability to work under physically and emotionally stressful
situations. Demonstrates oral and written communication skills.
Ability to follow oral and written orders, directions and
instructions, and abides by the rules and regulations of the
department. Ability to work safely in changing work environments
both inside and outside including exposure to chemicals. Ability to
lead and instruct others in techniques and methods used in various
work activities. Ability to write reports and maintain accurate
records. Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with employees, other agencies and the general
public. Thorough knowledge of swimming, water safety skills and
techniques and related activities. Good physical condition and
stamina. EDUCATION/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: High
school diploma and a minimum of two years experience in teaching
aquatic programs. Certificates in Lifeguard Training, Water Safety
Instructor (WSI) CPR and First Aid. Powered by JazzHR
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