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Swim Teaching Assistant *Hiring Fair*

City of Allen
$12.70 - $15.56 Hourly
retirement plan
United States, Texas, Allen
Feb 19, 2026

Description

SWIM TEACHING ASSISTANT at the Aquatic Center
Earn $12.70 - $15.56 per hour AND play for free!
 Work here, play here! All employees enjoy free access to Allen Recreation Facilities while on the team.
Check out The Aquatic Center!

Swim Teaching Assistant - Make a Splash this Summer!

Do you love the water and enjoy working with kids? Our recreation facility is looking for friendly, energetic Swim Teaching Assistants to help make every swim lesson safe, fun, and memorable!

After gaining training and experience, Swim Teaching Assistants have the opportunity to promote to Swim Instructor and take the lead in teaching lessons.

What You Get

- Fun, active, and rewarding work with kids - Help children splash, learn, and gain confidence in the water while creating a safe and encouraging environment.

- Training, mentorship, and opportunities for growth - Receive hands-on training from experienced instructors and have the opportunity to grow into a full Swim Instructor role.

- Team camaraderie - Join a supportive, energetic team that loves water, fun, and making summer unforgettable.

- Valuable experience and skills - Build leadership, communication, and safety skills that look great on a resume and can open doors for future opportunities.

- Memorable experiences - Every lesson is a chance to make new friends, create smiles, and inspire kids to love swimming!

What We Need

- Enthusiastic, responsible, and energetic team members

- A love for working with kids and creating a safe, fun environment

- Dependable, team-oriented, and ready to jump in

Steps to Become a Swim Teaching Assistant

1. Apply

  • Complete and submit your Swim Teaching Assistant application online.

2. Interview

  • Schedule a virtual interview between March 1, 2026, and March 14, 2026, or

  • Attend an in-person interview at our Hiring Fair on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Allen Senior Center (451 St. Mary Dr., Allen, TX 75002). Learn more about the Hiring Fair.

Next Steps

Selected candidates will receive follow-up information regarding hiring requirements and training.



Essential Functions

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

  • Assists in conducting swim lessons by helping to instruct courses for all age groups and leading and conducting preschool classes.

  • Responsible for the safety and well-being of participants in their care.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Job Requirements

Education and Experience

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skill, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Less than high school or equivalency with no prior relevant work experience

Special Requirements:

  • Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.

  • CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers certification or ability to obtain by May 28th (training provided).


Schedule:

  • Summer: Most swim lessons are Monday - Thursday mornings (8 am - 1 pm) and evenings (6 pm - 8:45 pm).




Supplemental Information

Knowledge of:

  • City policies and procedures.

  • Current swimming instructional techniques.

  • A variety of swimming strokes: including Breaststroke, Butterfly, Freestyle (front crawl), Backstroke, Sidestroke, and Elementary Backstroke.

  • Occupational hazards and safety procedures.

Skill in:

  • Establishing and maintaining working relationships with professional and support staff, the public, and City employees.

  • Teaching swimming techniques.

  • Providing outstanding customer service and conflict resolution.

  • Identifying opportunities to improve customer service and satisfaction.

  • Working effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities.

  • Effectively communicating orally.

Physical Demands/ Work Environment:

  • Ability to work varying shifts including mornings, evenings, and weekends.

  • Ability to work outdoors.

  • Ability to frequently swim, walk, and sit when leading various activities.

  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods.

  • Ability to lift, push, pull, reach, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, twist, climb, and balance frequently.

THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needed.


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