Job Details

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. The Swim 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)

Additional Information:

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
  

We encourage applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and have transferable skills to apply. If you have related experience that may not align perfectly with the job description, we’d still like to hear from you.

To learn more about MVCC, our culture, and employee benefits, please visit: https://www.mvcc.edu/about/discover

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

Salary: $20.00 per hour

For full consideration, apply by: 6/29/2026