Summer Swim Instructor (Seasonal, Part-Time) at Francis Parker School – San Diego, California

About Francis Parker School:

Francis Parker School (Parker) is a coeducational independent day school in San Diego, California with 1,330 students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. Founded in 1912, the school’s mission is “to create and inspire a diverse community of independent thinkers whose academic excellence, global perspective and strength of character prepare them to make a meaningful difference in the world.” Parker has two campuses: one in Mission Hills (Lower School, Junior Kindergarten - Grade 5), and a second in Linda Vista (Middle and Upper School, Grades 6 - 12).

Job Description:

Parker seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated and passionate individual to be responsible for the instruction of swimming and water safety to students. This is a seasonal position with the dates of employment being June 15, 2026 through August 14th, 2026.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide basic in-water instruction to students focusing on water safety, stroke development and overall aquatic skills
• Provide a safe environment for all students
• Instill confidence in students in a safe and supportive environment
• Promote a love for swimming and the water
• Setup and breakdown of the pool
• Communicate information properly to the supervisor
• Foster positive relationships with the team and students

Qualifications:

• Certified Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate, or equivalent;
• American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, or equivalent;
• American Red Cross Standard First Aid, or equivalent;
• Parker is willing to provide Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid training to fulfill the above requirements.
• Knowledge of pool safety rules.
• Ability to appropriately identify hazards or hazardous situations and identify a patron's need for assistance immediately.
• Ability to tactfully, but forcefully, provide instruction on water safety, facility rules and regulations, and enforce them.
• Ability to conduct routine safety inspections of the facility and pool area to ensure they meet environmental health standards.
• Knowledge of and ability to conduct pool chemical testing, document the results, and adjust chemical imbalances, as directed.
• Ability to exercise control over a large group of people.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Salary and Benefits:

This is a part-time, seasonal position paying $25.00-$28.00 per hour depending on experience. This position is not eligible for benefits. Hours will vary based on your availability and need of the school.

Non-Discrimination:

Parker values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds. All employment decisions are made without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, creed, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

Application Process:

To be considered, interested candidates must submit the following:

• Online employment application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Relevant valid certifications

Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Employment History, Education, and References sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all application questions.