Swim Instructor

Convent of the Sacred Heart, 91st Street; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Convent of the Sacred Heart is seeking a passionate Swim Instructor for its Swim School. This part-time role serves swimmers aged 3 and up in private, semi-private, and group formats, delivering lessons per the school curriculum with focus on safety and enjoyment. Hours are weekday afternoons and weekends.

The instructor will teach water safety across all levels and ages, ensuring a positive learning environment and strong parent communication. CPR/First Aid certified preferred.

Qualifications

• Working towards a high school diploma, GED, or higher.
• Thorough knowledge and application of swimming and water safety or coaching experience preferred.
• One-year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver effective lesson plans for clients, based on their skill level.
• Adapt to the age, experience, and ability of participants to meet course objectives.
• Teach all levels in the swim program curriculum.
• Communicate progress regularly with participants/parents.
• Complete records and reports as required.
• Participate in regular in-service training sessions.
• Ensure all teaching and practice areas are free of hazards and safe.
• Provide for the health and safety of participants.
• Respond effectively in emergencies per facility plans.
• Enforce facility policies and regulations.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Water safety instruction

Teaching swimming

Customer service

Effective communication

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR-PR/AED/First Aid certification

Tools

CPR-PR/AED/First Aid certification

Red Cross Water Safety curriculums

Job description

Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City's oldest independent school for girls. As an independent, Catholic school, educating students in Pre‑K through 12, we are part of an international network of 160 schools. We are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the "Goals and Criteria," these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education and charge our community with a unified educational mission.

At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to building a community that is anti‑racist, anti‑bias, fair, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.

Swim Instructor

Part‑Time

Immediate Opening

Position: Swim Instructor

Reports to: Aquatics Director

FLSA: Exempt

Date Posted: 12/18/2025

Salary Range: $45/hour to $60/hour

Convent of the Sacred Heart’s Swim School is looking for passionate swim instructors to work with swimmers aged 3 and up in private, semi‑private, and group format. The Swim Instructor will deliver lessons based on the Sacred Heart Swim School curriculum while ensuring a safe, enjoyable experience for the swimmers. This is a part‑time position with variable hours on weekday afternoons and weekends.

Job Summary

The swim instructor will be responsible for teaching water safety and swimming skills to students aged 3 years through adulthood. The schedules will vary, but instruction may occur weekdays from 3‑5 pm and Saturdays from 9 am‑1 pm.

Essential Job Functions

• Create and deliver effective lesson plans for clients, based on their skill level
• Ability to adapt to the age, experience, and ability of participants so they can meet course objectives
• Competent at teaching all levels in the swim program curriculum
• Communicate progress regularly with participants/parents
• Complete records and reports as required
• Participate in regular in‑service training sessions
• Ensure all teaching and practice areas are free of hazards and materials/equipment are safe
• Provide for the health and safety of participants
• Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies in accordance with facility emergency action plans
• Enforce aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations
• Complete additional duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Working towards a high school diploma, GED, or higher
• Thorough knowledge and application of swimming and water safety or coaching experience preferred
• One‑year experience preferred

Licenses / Certifications

• CPR‑PR/AED/First Aid
• Knowledge/experience with American Red Cross Water Safety curriculums
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
• Ability to swim/teach basic to advanced swimming techniques
• Excellent customer service skills, energetic, enthusiastic, and motivational
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to build relationships with members of all ages
• Comfortable working with all age groups, including very young children
• Ability to demonstrate patience and empathy
• Ability to handle and resolve conflicts in a professional, tactful manner
• Capability to work independently
• Ability to make decisions quickly and easily
• Be flexible with work hours

Compensation

• Hourly wages from $45/hour to $60/hour, commensurate with experience

It is the policy of Sacred Heart to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. This means that all employees and applicants will be treated on an equal basis without regard to race, religion, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national and ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, age, military or veteran status, marital and partnership status, citizenship status, caregiver status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, height or weight, predisposing genetic characteristics, criminal history, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local law (collectively referred to herein as “Protected Classifications”). In addition to the Protected Classifications set forth in this EEO Policy, the School also prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on being a certified medical marijuana patient, pre‑employment marijuana testing, unemployment status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, arrest or conviction, or domestic violence victim status in accordance with state law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to: hiring, training, faculty development, transfers, promotion, compensation, benefits, educational assistance, employee facilities, termination, and retirement.