Swim Instructor - Per Diem

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

As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

Department

FITNESS CENTER - 567095

Worker Sub Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range

$20.52 - $30.78

Job Description

The primary responsibility of the Swim Instructor is to provide a safe and educational aquatic environment for all swim lesson participants. Provide competent, safe instruction using recognized lead up skills as established by professional and national aquatic agencies. Plan effective, organized, and consistent instruction for participants that is tailored to their needs and skill ability. Act as a champion for the facility within the community by marketing skills and lessons. May also act as a lifeguard, exercise instructor and help with various activities as needed within the center's pool environment.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Experience

Experience participating, instructing, and/or coaching swim preferred

Certification & Licensures

• 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

Qualifications

• Ability to instruct all ages 6 months and older in an aquatic setting required
• Ability to be flexible and accommodating as it relates to scheduling lessons for the members and guests required

FLSA Classification

Non-exempt

Physical Demands

12 B Swim Instructor / Pool Aide

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.