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Water Safety Instructor-1

City of Galveston, TX
Galveston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2025

Water Safety Instructor-1

City of Galveston, TX
Galveston, Texas United States
Posted: Mar 01, 2025
    Salary: $16.00 Hourly USD

    Part Time

    Education and Training

    Public Safety

    Water and Wastewater Treatment


An island community rich in history and opportunity, Galveston is the ideal place to live, work and raise a family!

Job Description

Summary: The Water Safety Instructor is responsible for organizing and conducting swim lessons for individuals of varying skill levels. The instructor will follow a structured curriculum, monitor student progress, and ensure a safe and engaging learning environment. This role requires strong swimming skills, patience, and the ability to communicate effectively with both children and adults.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be at least 16 years of age.
  • Must successfully pass a background check and urine drug screening.
  • At least one year of swim lesson teaching experience or competitive swimming experience at a high school or higher level (Preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of all four competitive strokes: Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Butterfly.
  • Strong organizational and leadership skills.
  • Ability to demonstrate swimming techniques effectively.
  • Must be comfortable working with children and adults of all ages and ability levels.
  • Ability to work outdoors in poolside conditions up to 95% of the time, exposed to sunlight, humidity, and temperatures ranging from 60 to over 100 degrees.
  • Must be able to spend extended periods of time in the water.
  • Strong verbal communication skills to effectively instruct participants and engage with parents.
  • Ability to follow instructions and adhere to safety protocols.

Required Certifications, Licenses, and Training:

(Certifications may be obtained after hiring if not already held.)
  • American Red Cross Professional CPR/AED Certification (Training provided).
  • American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification (Training provided).

Work Schedule:
  • Swim instructors must be available for scheduled swim lesson sessions lasting two continuous weeks.
  • Required to prepare lesson plans at least 30 minutes before class.
  • Availability required for mornings, evenings, and some weekends based on lesson schedules.

Essential Job Responsibilities:
  • Follow and implement the designed swim lesson curriculum.
  • Set and track individualized progression goals for participants.
  • Lead and motivate participants in a positive and encouraging manner.
  • Clearly communicate with students, parents, and staff regarding progress and expectations.
  • Evaluate participant performance and progress throughout lessons.
  • Maintain accurate attendance and progress records for lessons.
  • Educate swimmers on water safety and life-saving principles.
  • Teach proper swimming strokes and techniques using industry-leading standards.
  • Ensure that pool areas remain safe, clean, and free of hazards.
  • Respond swiftly to poolside and in-water emergencies in coordination with the facility’s safety team.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about water safety and swim instruction.

Compensation Range

$16.00 an hour

The City of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and will consider only the qualifications of the applicants. The City does not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or physical/mental disability in employment or provision services.

    City of Galveston


    409.797.3650

Imagine yourself as an Islander living in an elegant Victorian home or on a shady, oak-lined street on the Island’s east end, or in a home overlooking the sparkling Gulf of Mexico on the west end. There is a variety of rental property to choose from throughout the Island, from Galveston has the amenities of a larger city, but with tight-knit small town friendliness.

Its ethnically diverse citizens have worked together to make their city better since the early days of its founding in 1836. When faced with adversity, Galvestonians unite to solve whatever obstacles may arise. Non-profit organizations and community groups offer a variety of volunteer opportunities regardless of your interests or desired area of service.

The Island has a multifaceted economic base with expanding job markets in tourism, the medical field, marine-related fields, as well as other areas. Education, banking, insurance and marine industries also are job fields that contribute to the strong, diverse economy. Island life is enhanced by the absence of drive-time traffic reports on the radio and heavy traffic delays. The major thoroughfares are rarely heavily congested, even during peak times. And it takes no more than 15-20 minutes to get anywhere you want to go on the Island.

All this time saved driving to work and running errands can be spent enjoying Island life.

Salary : $16

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