"Swim Instructor"

Swim Instructor

Company: State University of New York at Cortland

Job Location: Cortland, New York

Category: Athletics - Recreation Services

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Salary Range: $22/hour

Salary Determination: Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position's major responsibilities, the applicant's background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university's strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.

If Part-Time, enter FTE: 1

Is this a temporary position? Yes

If Temporary, enter End Date: 09/01/2026

Position Summary: SUNY Cortland is accepting applications for part-time, temporary Swim Instructors. Successful candidates will be responsible for teaching water safety and aquatic skills to participants.

What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?: Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency. Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement. SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university's state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland's Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor's approval. Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding. Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region's offerings.

Major Responsibilities: Swim instructors will teach water safety and aquatic skills to participants. Preference is given to candidates with current certification in swim instruction (i.e. American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor), previous certification (expired), and experienced water safety/swim instructors. Orientation, In-service training is required at least once a semester, more if deemed necessary by a supervisor.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships: Will report to the facility/program supervisor, and head swim coach.

Required Qualifications: Certified as a water safety educator or past teaching experience in aquatics.

Preferred Qualifications: Certification as a water safety educator.

Special Instructions to Applicant: If you are certified as a water safety educator, please upload your certification when applying. Apply Now