# Swim Instructor – Furman Aquatic Center
SALARY
$13.54 – $14.36 Hourly
LOCATION
50010, IA
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JOB TYPE
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Temporary
JOB NUMBER
24-PRSI-02
DEPARTMENT
Parks and Recreation – Temporary and Part-time positions
OPENING DATE
11/27/2024
CLOSING DATE
5/23/2025 12:00 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
BARGAINING UNIT
MERIT
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT?
No
Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.
## General Information
The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for Furman Aquatic Center Swim Instructors for the 2025 Summer Season!
Candidates interested in this opportunity can expect to work during day and evening hours, weekdays, April through September.
Swim Instructors are directly accountable to the Shift Leaders, Recreation Assistant and Aquatics Manager, and adjunctly accountable to the Recreation Superintendent and the Director of Parks and Recreation.
## Examples of Essential Job Functions
Instruct patrons on the basic fundamentals of swimming and water safety; enforce procedures and rules for patrons at all facilities/locations; inspect pool areas for possible safety hazards to ensure a safe environment; and teach good sportsmanship at all times.
Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through our Excellence Through People organizational culture. ETP values include: committing to continuous improvement; inspiring creativity and innovation; being customer driven; making data-driven decisions; committing to diversity, equity,
