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Aquatics Program Instructor (Part Time)-March 2024
Carlsbad
Mar 28, 2026
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  Aquatics Program Instructor (Part Time)

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  Aquatics Program Instructor (Part Time)

  Salary

  $20.29 - $30.15 Hourly

  Location

  Carlsbad, CA

  Job Type

  Part-Time Hourly

  Job Number

  604601082024

  Department

  Parks & Recreation

  Opening Date

  01/08/2024

  Description

  Benefits

  Questions

  The Position

  Aquatics Program Instructor is a part-time, year-round position. Under the supervision of the Recreation Supervisor-Aquatics, the person in this position will organize, lead, and teach specialized aquatic activities; enforce regulations, and do related work as required.

  Meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public and work cooperatively with others. Provide effective motivation for program participants and encourage continued participation.

  DEI

  The City of Carlsbad embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and recognizes the vital relationship of a culturally diverse, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. A diverse, equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal.

  Required Appearance: Persons hired must wear standard apparel as prescribed by the Parks and Recreation Department.

  Key Responsibilities

  Lead and conduct specialized aquatics programming consistent with the program as outlined by the City of Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Department.

  Program workouts into an electronic timing system

  provide direction to participants

  Provide motivation for continued participation and corrective feedback

  Help design/implement a seasonal plan

  Organize, direct, lead and conduct aquatic activities and effectively teach aquatic skills.

  Assist in rendering first aid or CPR as necessary

  Qualifications

  Knowledge of principles and techniques of aquatic leadership and instruction, training programs for adults and electronic timing systems

  Possess current certificates in

  American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (CPR-FPR)

  The following certificates are preferred, not required:

  Lifeguard Training and Water Safety Instructor

  Specialized certifications in Aquatics Exercise (AEA certified)

  Masters Swimming (USMS Coach Member)

  Equivalent training certificates will be accepted if approved by the County of San Diego EMS authority.

  Experience & Education

  Must have a background in aquatics, particularly in Masters Swimming and/or Aquatic Fitness as a coach and/or instructor.

  Special Requirements: Must be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays, and split-shifts dependent upon season program needs. Total work hours may not exceed 1,560 hours from July 1 to June 30 the following year.

  APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:

  Photocopies (both sides) of required certifications must accompany the application to be eligible for consideration.

  Candidates will be evaluated for employment consideration on the basis of the submitted application and supplemental questionnaire.

  An interview of those best qualified will be used to rank the applicants for final selection.

  Appointments are contingent upon successful completion of a fingerprint records check and verification of State of California negative tuberculosis test requirement.

  Successful applicants will be offered employment on an hourly at-will basis only. Employment with the City may be discontinued at any time without cause, notice, or right of appeal or hearing.

  For questions regarding certification, training, or qualifying experience, please contact the following Parks and Recreation Aquatics staff:

  Ashlee Benson: [email protected]

  Nathan Baker: [email protected]

  Timothy Kane: [email protected]

  APPLE Savings Plan

  Employee Assistance Program: EAP (https://cityweb.carlsbadca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=24027)

  24 hours of sick leave per fiscal year (July 1- June 30)

  Eligible to use after the first 90 days of work

  Part time positions do not have benefits, and cannot exceed 980 hours in a fiscal year (July 1- June 30).

  01

  Please initial in the box below that you acknowledge that "see application" and "see resume" are not valid responses to the questions below.

  02

  Which of the following certifications do you possess?

  Title 22 First Aid

  CPR/AED

  Lifeguard Training

  EMT

  EMR

  United States Masters Swimming Coach Certificate

  Aquatics Exercise Instructor Certificate

  Water Safety Instructor Course

  None of the Above

  03

  Any certificate(s) you claim to have from the previous question MUST be attached to your application. Failure to attach required documentation will result in an incomplete application. Type your initials in the space below indicating your acknowledgment: (If none type N/A)

  04

  How many years of hands-on coaching/teaching experience do you have?

  No Experience

  Less than 1 year

  1 year but less than 2

  2 years but less than 3

  3 years but less than 4

  4 years but less than 5

  5 or more years

  05

  If applying for a Masters coach position please write a sample workout using the following: 3400 total yards, write 4 send-offs for each set, main set focus is distance free.

  06

  If applying for an Aquatic Exercise position, can you make yourself available to teach a sample course(s)?

  Required Question

  Agency

  City of Carlsbad

  Address

  1635 Faraday Ave. Carlsbad, California, 92008

  Website

  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/carlsbad

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