Swim Aide

Posted: Wednesday, 04 February 2026
Valid Thru: Friday, 06 March 2026
Index Requested on: 02/05/2026 02:00:20
Indexed on: 02/05/2026 02:00:20

Location: Lafayette, CO, 80026, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

City of Lafayette, CO is hiring!

Description:

Assists instructors in setting up and conducting lessons; assists teaching skills for all age levels; helps ensure safety of class participants.

Must be at least 15 years old to apply.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of departmental rules concerning the area in which assigned; teaching methods and techniques.
SKILL: Demonstrated skill in the operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job. Skills must match or exceed the level or skill of particular class.
ABILITY: Work with children of varied ages; be positive to participants; provide positive feedback to participants and parents; demonstrate all skills taught in lessons and ensure safety of participants.
TRAINING: CPR and First Aid desired.
EXPERIENCE: Swimming, sports, or childcare in a structured program experience preferred or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:
  • Assist in teaching class content appropriate to the course description and level; assist in developing appropriate tools necessary.
  • Assist in monitoring students and their ability to participate.
  • Responsible for taking attendance, setting up equipment, putting equipment away, and assisting in actual lessons.
  • Must demonstrate skills and provide one-on-one assistance for participants.
  • Perform related work as required and assigned.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be at least 15 years old.
  • Swimming skills must match or exceed the levels of the class that the swim instructor aide assists in.
  • May be restricted to age requirement as specified by FLSA:
    • Age 14-15 years limited to:
      • School in Session - 3 hours/day; 18 hours/week between 7: 00 a.m. to 7: 00 p.m.
      • School not in Session (06/01 thru Labor Day) - 8 hours/day; 40 hours/week; no later than 9: 00 p.m.
Please ensure your application is complete and submitted prior to 11: 59 pm on March 1, 2026, to be considered. Incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process.

Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits:

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