Swim Instructor, Bellevue Aquatics Center

Salary: $19.10 - $26.36 Hourly
Location : Bellevue, WA
Job Type: Variable
Job Number: 25-00402
Department: Parks and Community Services
Division: PCS Recreation Entrprse Aquatics
Opening Date: 12/19/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NONAFF

Come Join the City of Bellevue

Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the "Hiring Process" section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.
Job Summary

The City of Bellevue is currently seeking Swim Instructors to work at the Bellevue Aquatic Center. This position offers flexible hours in a fun and friendly work environment with a chance to provide a lasting impact on the community by helping students of all ages and backgrounds gain confidence in the water and develop life-saving skills. The City of Bellevue focuses on a team-oriented approach that ensures everyone feels valued and supported, while providing a safe and enjoyable Aquatic experience. Responsibilities include providing swim instruction in both a group and private lesson format to various age groups.

Hours: Morning, afternoon, and evenings and weekends
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• Ongoing training and opportunities for growth to help advance your skills and career in aquatics.
• Competitive pay
• Fun and rewarding environment
• Paid sick leave, access to MEBT (mutual employee benefit trust)
• Working alongside experienced instructors and staff who are passionate about teaching and creating a safe, fun environment.
• Flexible work hours to accommodate schedules.

Qualifications

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

Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing. Vision abilities required by this job include the ability to focus for long periods of time.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually high.
• The ability to swim 300 yards without stopping.
• The ability to submerge to a depth of 13 feet.

Not Certified? Take our The Bellevue Aquatic Center is offering an American Red Cross Lifeguard certification course. Program offers certification in lifeguard training, first aid, and CPR for the professional rescuer. Gain skills required to be a lifeguard. Classes will all be blended learning style with the online content sent out one week in advance to be completed before the test portion of the class. The pre-requisite swims will be held the first hour of the first day of each class.
Supplemental Information

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. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage, unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.

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.
• All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require 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.

At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service, Stewardship, Commitment to Employees, Integrity, Innovation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. You'll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at 425-452-6838 or If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

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Seasonal, part-time, and variable employees have no benefits except for mandatory participation in the retirement plan assigned to the position, which will be the Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT II) retirement plan or the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement plan, and any other benefits as required by law.
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Do you currently hold an American Red Cross certification in; Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED? If yes, please specify your certification and the expiration.
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Do you have a competitive swimming background? If so, please describe your experience, including any relevant achievements or roles.
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Have you ever taught swim lessons? If yes, please describe the age groups and skill levels you have taught.
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Do you have any experience working with children? If yes, please describe your work experiences.
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Do you have any experience working with individuals with disabilities? If yes, please provide examples of your experience including the age groups you have worked with.
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Our swim instructor position offers a flexible schedule to accommodate for your schedule. What is your availability?
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This is a part-time position. Are you looking for part-time job?

• Yes
• No

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