Job Description

Swim Instructor/Water Safety Instructor (PT)

Location: Utica, NY
Job Type: Part-Time, 12-Month

Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.

The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking Swim Instructor/Water Safety Instructors in our Center for Corporate & Community Education. TheSwim Instructor/Water Safety Instructor (WSI) will teach the Red Cross Swim
program levels guiding individuals of diverse age groups in mastering essential
swimming techniques. They will conduct comprehensive assessments of each student's performance, offers constructive
guidance, and maintains detailed records of attendance, progress, and
incidents. This position will oversee the upkeep of swimming aids and
equipment, ensuring their optimal functionality.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

  • Instructs students with diverse swimming abilities on swimming techniques, various strokes, and essential water safety protocols;
  • Provides guidance and support to proficient swimmers to further enhance their swimming capabilities;
  • Evaluates students' advancements regularly and adapting instructional strategies accordingly;
  • Maintains a vigilant watch over students to forestall potential accidents and injuries;
  • Enforces specific guidelines for every swimming session to guarantee a safe and productive learning environment;
  • Designs comprehensive swimming lessons that cater to individual capabilities and gradual progress;
  • Identifies and rectifies improper swimming techniques to ensure students' continuous improvement;
  • Completes required paperwork in a timely manner. Maintains regular communication with parents/guardians of young students on child's progress and development in swimming skills;
  • Upholds cleanliness and orderliness in the swimming pool and associated facilities, including equipment storage space;
  • Other related duties as assigned.

    • This position requires weekday and Saturday availability. The work schedule for this position will be based on the needs of the department and the availability of the applicant. 

    Qualifications:

    Required Qualifications:

  • Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or Basic Swim Instructor (BSI), CPR, and First Aid certifications
  • Six (6) months of swimming instructor or lead instructor experience
  • Sound knowledge of proper swimming techniques and water safety rules
  • Strong swimming abilities
  • Effective communication skills
  • Weekday and Saturday availability

    • Preferred Qualifications:

  • Current American Red Cross (ARC) or equivalent Lifeguard Certification
  • Associate degree (or a minimum of 60 completed college credits)

    • Special Instructions to Applicants: Official academic transcripts required upon hire.

    Salary: $ per hour

    Review Start Date: 11/17/2025

    Mohawk Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action,
    Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence,
    equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment in
    which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities,
    governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse,
    multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities and
    differences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparing
    students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up of
    people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds,
    religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, different
    abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicants
    will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
    religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status
    or on the basis of disability.

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