Aquatics Instructor

The Children's Village • Dobbs Ferry, NY

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Aquatics Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality swim instruction, promoting water safety, and supporting daily pool operations within the Lanza Activities Center. The role also supports youth aquatic training and certification courses. This position ensures that youth and families experience safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate aquatic programming aligned with the agency’s goals for skill-building, therapeutic recreation, and positive youth development. The Aquatics Instructor collaborates across departments to enhance agency-wide recreation and family initiatives.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, CPR, and First Aid required.
• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification required or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Experience teaching swim lessons or working in an aquatic environment required.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License required.
• Strong communication skills with ability to engage youth in structured, supportive instruction.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Physical Education, or related field preferred.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality swim instruction.
• Promote water safety.
• Support daily pool operations within the Lanza Activities Center.
• Support youth aquatic training and certification courses.
• Ensure youth and families experience safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate aquatic programming aligned with the agency’s goals for skill-building, therapeutic recreation, and positive youth development.
• Collaborate across departments to enhance agency-wide recreation and family initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED