Swim Coach; Summer

The City of Lewisville's Parks & Recreation Department is currently seeking Swim Coaches to be a part of a great team that serves over 100,000 community members. This is a seasonal position from May - September 2026.

We value the experience and loyalty of our returning employees and recognize their contributions by offering higher pay for each consecutive year they return to the same position. For example, starting pay for new hires is $16.67 per hour. For employees returning for a second year, the hourly rate increases to $17.17, with further incremental increases for additional years up to six.

This system rewards dedication and allows returning employees to continue growing with us while benefiting from their prior experience in the role with the City of Lewisville.

Entry: $16.67/hour
Year 2: $17.17
Year 3: $17.68
Year 4: $18.18
Year 5: $18.69
Year 6: $19.19

Under the direct supervision of the Aquatic Supervisor and Assistant Aquatic Supervisor, responsible for setting swim teams' workout routines. Responsible for general safety and welfare of swimmers both during practices and ponsible for set‑up and clean‑up prior to and after practice and meets. Documents and reports all problems including discipline and injuries. Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Attending coaches’ meetings.
• Knowledge of all strokes & swimming techniques.
• Positive coaching to grow the team, build teamwork, self‑esteem with swimmers and be a role model to all swimmers.
• Attend all practices.
• Demonstrate leadership to ensure conduct and safety of members.
• Setting up swim teams’ workout routines.
• General safety and welfare of swimmers both during practices and at meets.
• Set‑up and clean‑up prior to and after practice and meets.
• Reporting all problems including discipline and injuries.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 17 years of age.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Must have knowledge of 4 basic competition swim strokes & be able to demonstrate/coach.
• Ability to work with individuals of all ages (ages 5 and up).
• Ability to teach the 4 competitive strokes to swimmers of all ages.
• Ability to work with the public & remain courteous in stressful situations.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly.
• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• Ability to lift 15 lbs and climb ladders in and out of pool.

• Knowledge of Team Manager and Meet Manager preferred.
• Lifeguard certification preferred.

• Must submit to and pass a criminal background and pre‑employment drug test.
• Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver's License Class "C" and good driving record as defined by City policy.
  • An applicant who does not possess a Texas Driver's License or proper class, will be allowed ten (10) working days after a job offer is made to obtain proper licensing.
• All persons hired are required to provide their own uniform which will be a specific swimsuit purchased by employees and black shorts.

Monday-Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday 9am-9pm, Sunday 1pm-9pm.