Swim Instructors September 2026 Start

Springfield JCC; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Part time

Job summary

The Springfield JCC is seeking enthusiastic part-time swim instructors to join our Aquatics team. Weekend availability and morning shifts are required, with pay ranging from $18 to $26 per hour.

Instructors will lead lessons across age groups, assess progress, issue end-of-session feedback, and help ensure a safe learning environment while maintaining equipment and records.

Qualifications

• Ability to motivate people from diverse backgrounds and provide constructive feedback.
• Reliable, professional and passionate about aquatics.
• Proven knowledge of swimming strokes and teaching mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of swim lessons for different ages and programs.
• Assess participant performance and provide progress feedback.
• Take attendance and issue certificates after lessons.
• Fill in for scheduled instructors as needed.
• Communicate new skills and goals to families and participants.
• Maintain a safe, organized lesson environment and equipment.

Skills

Motivate others

Customer service

Reliable and professional

Aquatics knowledge

Teaching skills

Education

CPR/First Aid/AED certifications (current)

WSI/YMCA/Adaptive Swim Instructor certification preferred

Job description

The Springfield JCC is currently looking to add to our fantastic team of part time swim instructors! Weekend availability a requirement - mornings Monday-Thursday. Pay Range: $18-26/hr

Essential Responsibilities:

• Be available to teach a wide variety of swim lessons/aquatics offerings, including but not limited to:

  • Adult/Child Lessons (Ages 6 months - 2.9 years old)

  • Youth & Preschool Lessons (Ages 3 -12 years old)

  • Lessons for Summer Camp, KidSpace (After school program), and Early Learning Center

  • Adult lessons

  • Lessons for the special needs population (Adaptive Aquatics) - experience preferred but not required.

• Provide high-quality swim lessons using recognized, effective, and relevant skills and techniques within the Aquatics industry.

• Assess each swim participant’s performance in each lesson and provide feedback.

• Take attendance at the beginning of each lesson.

• Provide certificates/written communication at the end of each group lesson session about the participant’s progress and which level they qualify for moving forward.

• Provide back-up support and fill-in where needed in the absence of the regularly scheduled instructor.

• Effectively communicate the new skills that are learned at the end of each lesson to families and swim lesson participants.

• Effectively communicate the expectations and goals of each level to families, swim lesson participants, and instructors.

• Ensure the swim lesson environment is safe and conducive to learning.

• Maintain and organize all swim lesson equipment.

• Develop meaningful relationships with members, staff, and the general public and use excellent customer service and communication skills to maintain those relationships.

Qualifications:

• Be able to motivate people of all different backgrounds and provide constructive feedback on their progress.

• Reliable, professional and passionate about aquatics

• Proven knowledge of each swimming stroke and the mechanics involved with teaching each stroke.

• A positive attitude with the ability to work alone, with the Aquatics team, or the entire Health and Wellness team depending on facility needs

• Proven track record of providing high-quality swim lesson services to a wide variety of populations.

Education/Experience/Certifications

• Must have (or be willing to obtain) current CPR, First Aid and AED certifications for both infant/child and adult.

• WSI or YMCA or Adaptive Swim Instructor certification preferred, but not required