Swim Instructor/Water Safety Instructor

3 months ago

Utica, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

Swim Instructor/Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

Salary: $20.00 per hour

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 a part-time SwimInstructor/Water Safety Instructor (WSI) in our Center for Corporate & Community Education. TheSwim Instructor/Water Safety Instructor (WSI) will teach the Red Cross Swimprogram levels guiding individuals of diverse age groups in mastering essentialswimming techniques. The Swim Instructor/Water Safety Instructor (WSI) conductscomprehensive assessments of each student's performance, offers constructiveguidance, and maintains detailed records of attendance, progress, andincidents. This position will oversee the upkeep of swimming aids andequipment, ensuring their optimal functionality. We have shifts available for: Saturday mornings (9:30am - 1:30pm) and weekday evenings.

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.

MVCC offers free lessons for the children of our instructorsas an additional perk

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

  • American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or Basic Swim Instructor (BSI), CPR, and First Aid certifications
  • Two (2) year’s swim instructor or lead instructor experience
  • Sound knowledge of proper swimming techniques and water safety rules
  • Strong swimming abilities
  • Effective communication skills
  • Flexible availability including evenings and weekends

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.

Review Start Date: 4/8/2024

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 inwhich 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 anddifferences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparingstudents to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up ofpeople with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds,religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, differentabilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran statusor on the basis of disability.

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