At Mohawk Valley Community College, we are seeking a part-time Aquatic Educator to join our Center for Corporate & Community Education. The successful candidate will teach the Red Cross Swim program levels, guiding individuals of diverse age groups in mastering essential swimming techniques. Key responsibilities include instructing students with diverse swimming abilities, providing guidance and support to proficient swimmers, evaluating students' advancements regularly, and maintaining a vigilant watch over students to forestall potential accidents and injuries.

Key qualifications for this position include:

• 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

MVCC offers free lessons for the children of our instructors as an additional perk.

Responsibilities:

• Instruct students with diverse swimming abilities on swimming techniques, various strokes, and essential water safety protocols
• Provide guidance and support to proficient swimmers to further enhance their swimming capabilities
• Evaluate students' advancements regularly and adapting instructional strategies accordingly
• Maintain a vigilant watch over students to forestall potential accidents and injuries
• Enforce specific guidelines for every swimming session to guarantee a safe and productive learning environment
• Design comprehensive swimming lessons that cater to individual capabilities and gradual progress
• Identify and rectify improper swimming techniques to ensure students' continuous improvement
• Complete required paperwork in a timely manner
• Maintain regular communication with parents/guardians of young students on child's progress and development in swimming skills
• Uphold cleanliness and orderliness in the swimming pool and associated facilities, including equipment storage space

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.