Swim Instructor

Center for Disability Services, Inc.; Town of Queensbury (NY); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

Center for Disability Services, Inc. seeks a Swim Instructor for a short-term role in Queensbury, NY. The instructor will provide aquatic lessons and ensure safety practices while assisting clients during swim activities. Required qualifications include a high school diploma, lifeguarding certification, and CPR training. The position runs from May 6 to June 10, 2026, and offers a compensation rate of $20 per hour. Join us in making a significant difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Specialized training in lifeguarding and CPR is necessary.
• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and supervision of aquatic lessons.
• Assist clients in and out of the pool.
• Maintain pool sanitation as per health standards.
• Engage in pool set up and closing duties.

Skills

American Red Cross lifeguarding

CPR for the Pro-Rescuer

Standard First Aid

Working with developmental disabilities

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Swim Instructor page is loaded## Swim Instructorlocations: Queensbury, NYtime type: Variable timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR102591### **Where people get better at life!**Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.*The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation and achievement to the people we support.* *For 80 years, we have been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere.*We are searching for Swim **Instructors. Dates are 5/6/26-6/10/26 on Wednesday's from 4pm-6pm at the Queensbury Elementary School Pool.****Responsibilities:*** Will provide instruction and supervision of aquatic lessons and activities.* Assist client in and out of the pool* Adhere to standard safety practices, as well as job, department and Center policies and procedures related to safety* Assist clients in preparation for activities as needed, including transferring and putting on of floatation equipment* Clean/maintain pool deck sanitation as directed by Queensbury School Pool protocol and in accordance with New York State Department of Health standards* Participate in training and development activities in accordance with department and Agency policies* Engage in pool set up and closing duties in accordance with Queensbury pool policy* Attend meetings as scheduled by Department* Notify supervisor of incident and complete Incident Reports when necessary* Inspect all waterfront equipment and report any defects with recommendations for correction to supervisor**Requirements:*** High School diploma or equivalent* Specialized training, license, certification, skills: American Red Cross life guarding; CPR for the Pro-Rescuer; Standard First Aid* Less than 1 year of job related experience, specifically with people with developmental disabilities*At The Center for Disability Services, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.***Compensation Range:**$20.00 - $20.00