Swimming Instructors (Fall 2026)
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Job overview
SUNY Delhi is hiring a Swimming Instructors (Fall 2026). The Swimming Instructor plans and teaches group and private swim lessons, ensuring thorough knowledge and application of swimming and water safety skills. This role requires adapting teaching approaches to participants' age, experience, and ability, communicating progress, and completing records. Instructors are responsible for organizing and directing student activities to provide quality instruction.
Key focus areas include Plan and teach group swim lessons and private lessons, Apply thorough knowledge of swimming and water safety skills, and Understand facility characteristics, rules, policies, and procedures.
Successful candidates bring Must Be 16+ and High School Graduate Or Attending. Important skills include Planning Group Swim Lessons, Teaching Group Swim Lessons, Planning Private Lessons, Teaching Private Lessons, Water Safety, and Swimming Skills.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
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Full job description
Location: Delhi, NY Category: Active Student Jobs Job Type: Hourly Posted On: Mon Jul 13 2026 Job Description:
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Responsible for planning and teaching group swim lessons and private lessons and Water Safety Thorough knowledge and application of swimming and water safety skills
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Thorough knowledge and application of teaching swimming and water safety skills
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An understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies and procedures
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Leadership and public relations skills
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Communication skills
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Decision-making skills
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Adapt your teaching approaches to the age, experience and ability of participants so they can meet course objectives
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Communicate regularly with participants to ensure they are aware of progress
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Complete records and reports in a timely manner and return then to lesson coordinator
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Participate in regular in-service training sessions Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor
RESPONSIBLE TO: Swim Lesson Coordinator, Aquatics Director
Plans and organizes personal class teaching outlines, methods and goals that support the
general teaching outlines provided by the Aquatics Manager
*-- Organizes and directs activities of assigned students in order to provide a high level of
quality instruction for all students.
*-- Insures that all class students are registered, with a registration card prior to beginning
class, are thoroughly involved, are on a first-name personalized basis in meaningful
instruction for the two-week duration and are in receipt of appropriate certificates and
awards as the session concludes.
Show up 10 minutes before you start your first class to set up.
Enforces pool safety standards and facility operational rules for all individuals using the facilities.
Completes and submits records and documentation of completed lessons to the Aquatics Manager
Job Requirements:
-- Must be at least 16 years of age.
-- Must be a high school graduate or currently attending high school.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
-- Outstanding aquatic skills and proficiency.
-- Ability to demonstrate a pleasing personality and positive/assertive character traits.
-- Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults.
-- Ability to remain alert, attentive, and responsible.
Additional Information:
Wages: $16.80/hour
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