Swim Instructor - Year Round

Why Minnetonka?
Supportive culture • Work-life fit• Well-being • Employee-focused • Make a difference
Our greatest asset are our people. City of Minnetonka employees work together to drive change and make a meaningful impact on the community. We support one another in our personal and professional lives. You can expect to make a difference because in Minnetonka you and your work matter.

Job Description

Do you love the water? Do you enjoy teaching and instruction?! We are seeking ambitious, energetic, water-orientated individuals with a strong service attitude. Swim instructors not only get paid to have fun but will have the opportunity to make a difference by creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment while providing safe swimming instruction. By being a part of our program, you will be able to develop highly sought after professional skills:

• Written and oral communication
• Being a coach mentor
• Responsibility
• Leadership

• Work with individuals of all ages and teach a life-long skill
• Resume builder for those looking to work with the youth population
• Employee discount for Williston Fitness Center and swim program discount for dependents
• Work up to 40 hours per week
• Paid training hours
• Uniform provided (rash guard)
• Year-round employment opportunity
• No scheduled holidays

Duties/Responsibilities

• Educate participants on proper swim techniques, promote swimmer safety, and teach new skills.
• Adapt teaching approaches to age, experience, and ability of participants to meet level objectives.
• Instruct swimming lessons in accordance with department guidelines, prepare lesson plans accordingly, maintain reports, and support members and program participants in achieving their goals.
• Demonstrate professionalism in all forms of communications, such as in-person and emails.
• Ability to be punctual, organized, approachable, and energetic.
• Preferred: previous coaching our swim instruction experience.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years old (Don't meet the age requirement?! Email us to inquire about our junior swim instructor program).
• A minimum of 15 hours of weekly availability. Must be available to work mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Attend required staff meetings and training.
  • Mandatory training will be scheduled in early June before the start of the program session.
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies, communicating quickly and effectively provide emergency response.
• Ability to swim and knows all four competitive swim strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly).

Not Sure You Meet All the Qualifications?
If this role interests you, but you’re unsure about meeting all the listed requirements, we encourage you to apply! Your unique experiences may be more relevant than you think, and we value both technical skills and diverse perspectives.

How to Apply:

Hiring Process:

• Open Job Posting: Requsition is open and accepting applications.
• Selection Process: Qualified applicants join a candidate pool. Hiring managers select candidates for interviews and/or assessments. You’ll be notified if selected.
• Pre-Employment Screening: This may include a driver's license, a criminal history background check, a drug test, a physical exam, a work assessment or simulation, and, if education-based, proof of qualifications.

Contact Us:
For position-related questions, email Katie Xiong at Kxiong@minnetonkamn.gov.

Veteran’s Preference:
Veterans can request preference under MN Statute 197.455 by submitting a DD214 with their application.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The City of Minnetonka values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, public assistance status, or other protected classes.