Swim Instructor & Lifeguard — Flexible Schedule

Valley Health; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 5,855,000 - 8,817,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Healthy U Wellness Program

Job summary

Valley Health in Amherst seeks a Swim Instructor for the Fitness Center to provide a safe and educational aquatic environment for all lesson levels. This per diem role supports the community with lead-up skills and engaging instruction.

The position requires a High School Diploma, swim instruction experience, and lifeguard or ARC certifications. Responsibilities include planning organized lessons, promoting programs, and supporting pool operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience participating, instructing, and/or coaching swim preferred.
• Lifeguard certification by American Red Cross within 30 days of hire.
• Certified Water Safety Instructor by American Red Cross preferred*
• Aquatic Fitness Professional certification by Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) preferred*
• Willing to consider 3 years of relevant experience participating, instructing and/or coaching swim in lieu of certification

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and educational aquatic environment for all swim lesson participants.
• Plan effective, organized, and consistent instruction tailored to participants' needs and skill levels.
• Act as a community ambassador by marketing skills and lessons; may also act as lifeguard or exercise instructor as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Lifeguard certification by American Red Cross within 30 days of hire

Certified Water Safety Instructor by American Red Cross

Aquatic Fitness Professional certification by Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA)

Willing to consider 3 years of relevant experience participating, instructing and/or coaching swim in lieu of certification

Job description

Valley Health in Amherst seeks a Swim Instructor for the Fitness Center to provide a safe and educational aquatic environment for all lesson levels. This per diem role supports the community with lead-up skills and engaging instruction.

The position requires a High School Diploma, swim instruction experience, and lifeguard or ARC certifications. Responsibilities include planning organized lessons, promoting programs, and supporting pool operations.