Swim Instructor (Night and Weekends)

Sid Jacobson JCC; Greenvale (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

The Kroll Family Aquatics Center at the Sid Jacobson JCC is seeking energetic, reliable swim instructors for high-demand evening and weekend slots. You will manage one-on-one and small-group instruction for all ages, tailoring progressions based on each swimmer’s goals and abilities.

Qualifications include background in swimming or coaching, CPR/AED/First Aid certification, and strong interpersonal skills. Nassau Lifeguard certification is not required for dedicated shifts.

Qualifications

• Background in competitive swimming, swim instruction, or water safety coaching (WSI or equivalent swim teaching experience preferred, but not strictly required for strong candidates with proven teaching ability).
• Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and dependability when working with children and adults.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain; training can be coordinated through SJJCC).
• Note: Active Nassau County Lifeguard certification is not required for dedicated swim instruction shifts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, personalized 1-on-1 private and semi-private swim instruction.
• Assess swimmer comfort, stroke mechanics, and water safety skills to build tailored lesson progressions.
• Maintain prompt, professional communication with lesson families to schedule recurring weekly sessions.
• Uphold professional safety standards on deck in coordination with pool shift supervisors and lifeguards.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Patience

Dependability

Job description

Department: Aquatics - Kroll Family Aquatics Center

Pay Structure: $40.00 – $44.00 per hour ($20.00 – $22.00 per 30-minute class equivalent), commensurate with experience.

Position Summary:

The Kroll Family Aquatics Center at the Sid Jacobson JCC is seeking energetic, reliable, and passionate Swim Instructors to join our aquatics team. We have an immediate roster of eager students - from toddlers and youth beginners to stroke-technique swimmers and adults - waiting for dedicated instructors during our high-demand evening and weekend slots. Instructors manage their client pairings and set recurring schedules with their families.

Target Availability:

Weekday Evenings: Monday – Thursday, 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM; Fridays, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Weekends: Saturday and Sunday daytime into early evening (flexible recurring blocks)

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver high-quality, personalized 1-on-1 private and semi-private swim instruction.

Assess swimmer comfort, stroke mechanics, and water safety skills to build tailored lesson progressions.

Maintain prompt, professional communication with lesson families to schedule recurring weekly sessions.

Uphold professional safety standards on deck in coordination with pool shift supervisors and lifeguards.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Background in competitive swimming, swim instruction, or water safety coaching (WSI or equivalent swim teaching experience preferred, but not strictly required for strong candidates with proven teaching ability).

Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and dependability when working with children and adults.

Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain; training can be coordinated through SJJCC).

(Note: Active Nassau County Lifeguard certification is not required for dedicated swim instruction shifts).