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Part-Time Swim Instructor Year Round

City of Minnetonka
City of Minnetonka Salary
Minnetonka, MN Part Time
POSTED ON 12/22/2024
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/20/2025

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.

Position Summary:

Dive into a rewarding role as a part-time Swim Instructor! We're seeking a skilled and enthusiastic individual to teach swim lessons, promote water safety, and inspire swimmers of all ages to reach their full potential. If you love the water and enjoy helping others, join our team today!

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

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.

Minimum Requirements:

  • 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.
  • 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).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

  • Safe and effective teaching practices and use of all equipment.
  • Basic knowledge of anatomy, exercise physiology, kinesiology and injury prevention.

Skilled in:

  • Effectively dealing with large numbers of participants.

Ability to:

  • Instruct others in the use of a variety of health fitness and athletic equipment.
  • Handle customer concerns and assist with customer needs.
  • Learn Center polices, programs and practices.


Position Perks:

  • 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

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.

Hiring Process:

  • Open Job Posting: Requisition 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.

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