Swim Instructor

Asphalt Green•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Asphalt Green is seeking enthusiastic, reliable, and safety-focused Swim Instructors to support swim programming at community partner sites in the NYC area. Swim Instructors help children build confidence in the water, develop swimming skills, learn water safety, and experience the joy of movement in a safe and supportive environment. Selected candidates will begin paid training during the summer to prepare for fall programming. Training may include shadowing experienced swim instructors, hands-on instructor training, learning Asphalt Green’s swim curriculum and teaching methodology, and preparing to lead classes independently when the fall season begins. All instructors are trained in Asphalt Green’s curriculum and teaching approach. Asphalt Green offers competitive pay, flexible schedules, free health club membership, mentorship, and opportunities for advancement within the Aquatics Department. Swimming is an essential life skill. Strong swim instruction helps participants build confidence, improve safety, and develop a lifelong comfort in and around the water. As a Swim Instructor, you will help create a positive, encouraging, and safe learning environment for children of different ages and skill levels. Your work directly supports Asphalt Green’s mission to increase access to high-quality sports, fitness, and play opportunities for all.

Requirements

Swimming skills.
Ability to work with children in a safe, positive, and encouraging way.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Reliability, punctuality, and professionalism.
Ability to follow curriculum, safety procedures, and supervisor direction.
Ability to communicate clearly with supervisors, families, participants, and team members.
Comfort working in a pool environment.
All offers of employment with Asphalt Green's Wave Makers NYC programs are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and clearance from the New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE) Personnel Eligibility Tracking System (PETS).

Nice To Haves

Previous swim instruction, swim coaching, lifeguarding, or competitive swimming experience.
CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
Lifeguard certification or Water Safety Instructor certification.
Experience working with children of different ages, skill levels, and comfort levels in the water.
Interest in sports, fitness, aquatics, youth development, community programs, or nonprofit work.
Bilingual or multilingual language skills.

Responsibilities

Teach swim lessons to children of varying ages and skill levels.
Help participants build confidence, water safety awareness, and swimming ability.
Follow Asphalt Green’s swim curriculum, lesson plans, and teaching methodology.
Create a safe, positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
Adjust instruction to support different comfort levels, abilities, and learning needs.
Encourage participation, effort, skill development, and a positive relationship with the water.
Maintain safety standards at all times during swim lessons and program activities.
Follow all Aquatics Department procedures, pool rules, and supervision expectations.
Monitor participants closely and respond appropriately to safety concerns.
Communicate concerns, incidents, participant needs, or program updates to supervisors.
Support a clean, organized, and professional pool environment.
Communicate professionally with supervisors, families, participants, and fellow instructors.
Work collaboratively with Aquatics staff and site team members.
Arrive on time and prepared for assigned shifts, trainings, and classes.
Participate in training, coaching, feedback, and staff development opportunities.
Represent Asphalt Green in a positive and professional manner at community partner sites.
Participate in paid summer training before fall programming begins.
Perform the physical requirements of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.