Swim Instructor, Bellevue Aquatics Center

Job Summary

The City of Bellevue is seeking Swim Instructors to work at the Bellevue Aquatic Center. This position offers flexible hours in a fun and friendly work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide swim instruction in both a group and private lesson format to various age groups.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• Must have an active lifeguard certification.
• Preferred to have and maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
• Excellent communication skills and comfortable working with patrons in the water.
• Candidate must pass criminal background check prior to being hired.

Physical Demands

• Walking, talking, hearing.
• Focusing for long periods of time.
• Pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Working in a noisy environment.
• The ability to swim 300 yards without stopping.
• The ability to submerge to a depth of 13 feet.

Supplemental Information

• Take American Red Cross Lifeguard certification classes offered by the Bellevue Aquatic Center.

Conditions of Employment

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire.
• The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• Completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
• Completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment.
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.

Definition of a Variable Employee

• This is a Variable, non-exempt, non-union position.
• Average weekly hours cannot be determined at date of hire.
• Hours may vary from week to week and are anticipated to be 28 hours per week or less.

Hiring Process

• The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only.
• To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.