Art Associate (Part-time) Instructor Pool 2026 - 2027

Position Purpose

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation, physical education or business administration field plus four (4) years experience in the development, organization and operation of a water park, aquatics program or public swimming pool facility.
• One (1) year of the required experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.
• Requires excellent customer service skills, effective oral and written communication skills, basic computer skills, valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Depending on location, candidate may be required to obtain the following certifications within first six (6) months of employment: Lifeguard Instructor Certification, First Aid/CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Pool Operator Certification, Water Safety Instructor Certification or Food Manager’s Certification.
• Experience ensuring adherence to state and local health and safety regulations; maintaining financial records; cash handling; scheduling facility maintenance and repair; pool chemical monitoring; development of training materials and conducting aquatic training classes, performing risk management activities; planning and conducting aquatic-oriented special events; preparing/monitoring of budget and revenues; and marketing are essential for this position responsible for the operation of multiple community pool locations OR the Aquatic component of the Bahama Beach Family Water Park.
• An eight (8) year combination of specified education and/or experience will qualify.

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Required Questions

• Have you managed year-round maintenance on a water park or complex of pools?
• Do you have experience recruiting and hiring large numbers (50 or more) summer positions?
• Do you have experience with group sales?
• Are you knowledgeable of state and local operational requirements governing water parks and community swimming pools?
• Have you planned and taught water safety and aquatic educational programs in the community?
• Do you have experience supervising seasonal and full-time staff?
• Have you taught CPR, First Aid, Life Guard and Water Safety classes?
• Do you have experience planning and conducting aquatic programs and special events?
• Are you familiar with swimming pool filtration and sanitation equipment?
• Do you have experience developing marketing plans for aquatics facilities?

Employer

• City of Dallas
• Address: 1500 Marilla Street, Dallas, Texas, 75201
• Phone: Civil Service-214-670-5915 HR-214-670-3120
• Website: http://www.dallascityhall.com